Hate speech and hostile words against Indians and other South Asians in the United States rose sharply between 2023 and 2025. Civil rights groups report a 115% rise in anti-South Asian slurs online. The increase connects to fierce debates over immigration and the H-1B visa programme. The H-1B visa lets US companies hire skilled foreign workers. Indians make up about 75% of approved H-1B applications, becoming a major focus in job and wage discussions. Some critics say this visa hurts US-born workers, while supporters highlight its role in filling labour gaps. Online platforms saw millions of views of anti-Indian posts calling for deportations and sharing conspiracy claims about an "Indian takeover." Social media algorithms helped spread these hostile messages quickly. Economists disagree with critics. Studies show Indian H-1B workers help the US economy by boosting innovation, productivity, and even job growth. Research from the National Bureau of Economic Research finds these workers often add to wages rather than cut them. Experts warned that hateful rhetoric uses dangerous conspiracy ideas, mixing fears about migration with racial attacks. This can make hostility seem normal and increase risks beyond online abuse. Indian and South Asian community leaders say the rise in hate speech causes real worry. Despite being a fast-growing and successful group, they feel unsafe. Researchers caution that if political talks stay focused on race instead of facts, online hate might lead to real-world discrimination.