Muslim MP called ‘terrorist, pimp’ by BJP member inside India’s parliament BJP’s Ramesh Bhiduri makes Islamophobic and threatening remarks against Kunwar Danish Ali during a debate. Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023
RSS chief favours reservation only to hoodwink poor as election approaches, alleges Stalin MK Stalin alleges BJP against social justice, fails to implement OBC reservation. He urges Centre to amend Constitution to ensure SC/ST/OBC/women/minority judges, release caste census, and provide reservation in private sector. States should have right to fix/implement reservation. The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023
DUSU polls: ABVP releases manifesto, promises to address issues of hostel infrastructure, fee hikes NEW DELHI: The RSS' student wing ABVP on Monday launched its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) election, promising to work for more scholarships to the marginalised, including transgenders, fairness in education cost and affordable metro travel for students. The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023
Fort police criticised for failure in locating key eye-witness in murder case Fort police criticised for failure in locating key eye-witness in murder case The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
From fees to women’s safety: What are the key issues in Delhi University polls? After a hiatus of three years, Delhi University campuses are now abuzz with election campaigns. Thousands of students are set to cast their vote for the four central posts in the Delhi University Student Union, also known as DUSU, on September 22. In the fray are candidates from the RSS… Newslaundry · Sep 16, 2023
Central University of Karnataka opened to offer quality education, not run RSS centre, says RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge Responding to the clash between two groups of students – Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of the left wing and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of the right wing – at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) near Kalaburagi, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and Information… The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
Situation in Manipur tense, government has to take decisions: senior RSS functionary RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya says Manipur conflict is between two communities, Government must take decisions. RSS evaluates BJP's work since 2014, says India is slowly emerging in world with its cultural identity. RSS stands for SC/ST reservation as per Constitution, women's participation in society discussed in meet. The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
Muslim leaders disappointed with RSS Though the option of future dialogue has not been ruled out yet, the Muslim leaders feel there was need for “appropriate follow-up action” from the other side after a couple of closed door meetings between the leaders. The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
CCB initiates probe into multi crore cheating case involving pro-Hindutva activist CCB arrests pro-Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura and 5 associates for cheating hospitality entrepreneur of ₹5 crore. CCB team takes accused into 10-day custody for further investigations. Accused had disguised people as RSS and BJP leaders, trained Ramesh to pose as RSS leader, and threatened complainant with dire consequences. The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023
P.P. Mukundan, a pragmatist whose potential BJP failed to harness in Kerala politics P.P. Mukundan was a realpolitik strategist who built the BJP from the grassroots in Kerala. He was respected for his intelligence, grassroots connections, and strategic acumen. He was a disciplinarian with a knack for anticipating future developments, and enjoyed camaraderie with leaders across the political spectrum. His ambitious nature and… The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
RSS top brass to brainstorm national issues ahead of general election RSS's annual coordination meeting in Pune from September 14: BJP leaders, 36 offshoots of RSS to attend. Focus on VHP's plans for Ram Temple inauguration in Jan 2024, including Shaurya Yatras, padyatras, meals at Dalit homes. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
BJP developing a digital ‘Modi Story’ with anecdotes and personal narratives BJP creating digital "Modi Archive" of anecdotes from people who interacted with the Prime Minister. Archive aims to articulate Modi's model of leadership and life. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura arrested for allegedly cheating Bengaluru businessman gets 10-day police custody She, along with seven others, had allegedly taken ₹5 crore from BJP ticket aspirant Govinda Babu Poojary, a native of Byndoor in Udupi district who runs Cheftalk Nutri Foods Private Limited, among other hospitality and catering businesses in Bengaluru. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
P.P. Mukundan, BJP architect of covert anti-communist political alliance in 1990s, passes away at 77 P.P. Mukundan, 77, widely known for his role in the '90s anti-communist electoral alliance in Kerala, passed away due to respiratory illness. He was an RSS activist in Kannur and later a powerful BJP leader in Kerala. He was instrumental in forming the "Co-Li-Bi" alliance with Congress and IUML to… The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023 Scotland's mobile cinema at risk of closing after 25 years SCOTLAND’S mobile cinema is at risk of closing after serving rural communities for 25 years.
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2023 Bharat: why the recent push to change India's name has a hidden agenda The invitations to a state dinner to mark India’s hosting of this year’s G20 came not, as you’d expect, from the office of the president of India, but from the “president of Bharat”. This has prompted speculation from observers both at home and abroad about whether this signifies an official…
Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2023 India vs Bharat: A synonym, binary choice or ideological fixation? There were rumours and a furious debate as President Droupadi Murmu’s office sent out an invite for a G20 event – in the name of the President of Bharat.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 RSS chief should tell government to hold caste census: RJD leader Manoj Jha RJD leader Manoj Jha urges RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to tell government to agree for caste census, following Bhagwat's support for reservation
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 Sanatana Dharma row | T.N. CM Stalin criticises PM Modi; accuses pro-BJP forces of false narrative TN CM MK Stalin defends son Udhayanidhi's statements on Sanatana Dharma, says PM Modi & Cabinet using it to divert attention from issues like Manipur & CAG report irregularities. PM's speech in Parliament over TN Minister's video & 'One Nation-One Election' out of fear of I.N.D.I.A. bloc. RSS chief's remarks…
The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023 Vishwakarma Yojana is being used as pretext for Varnashrama Dharma, says Thirumavalavan VCK founder Thirumavalavan charges Viswakarma Yojana of being disguised as loan scheme to implement Varnashrama Dharma. Dravidar Kazhagam and CPI leaders support him, saying it is a ploy to discourage certain castes from education. They call for eradication of RSS to ensure peace in India. #VCK #DravidarKazhagam #CPI #RSS #VarnashramaDharma…
The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023 Vaiko condemns attempts to rename India as Bharat Vaiko condemns attempts to rename India as Bharat
The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023 I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while…
The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to use name ‘Bharat’ instead of India This was not the first time the RSS had pitched for renaming the country as ‘Bharat’. Former heads of the organisation too have called for India to be renamed as ‘Bharat’ and have said that people of the country should go back to their roots
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 BJP spreading false propaganda about Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark: CPI(M) CPI(M) condemns false propaganda by RSS & BJP on TN Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark on Sanatana Dharma. Despite Minister's clarification, BJP is spreading false propaganda. BJP diverting attention of people to avoid defeat in 2024 LS polls.
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 Sanatana row | Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is the party’s position, Kamal Nath is categorical in rejecting Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comment Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is our ideology; BJP accused us of insulting Sanatana Dharma. INDIA allies, CM Mamata Banerjee, and Priyank Kharge support DMK leader's comments, while CPI's Raja calls out RSS-BJP.