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RSS Publication Contradicts Bhagwat on Temple-Mosque Debates
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is currently navigating internal differences regarding the approach to historical religious disputes in India. While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has cautioned against reigniting temple-mosque controversies, emphasizing national unity, the organization’s publication, *Organiser*, has underscored the importance of uncovering historical truths about such sites. In...
Modi Visit to Xmas Celebration Highlights Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at their headquarters in New Delhi, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has participated in such an event. The occasion coincided with the 80th anniversary of the CBCI, bringing together...
Yati Narasimhanand Plans ‘Dharma Sansad’ at Prayagraj Kumbh
Yati Narasimhanand, a prominent figure in the Juna Akhara, has announced plans to hold a ‘Dharma Sansad’ (religious assembly) during the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. This decision follows the denial of permission by the Haridwar district administration to conduct a similar event scheduled for December 19, 2024. The...
VHP Activists Arrested for Disrupting Kerala School’s Christmas Event
Three individuals affiliated with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) were arrested in Kerala’s Palakkad district for allegedly disrupting Christmas celebrations at a government school. The incident occurred at Nallepilly Government Upper Primary School, where students and teachers were engaged in festive activities. The accused—K. Anilkumar, V. Susasanan, and K....
RLD Dismisses Spokespersons Over Ambedkar Remarks
The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), led by Jayant Chaudhary, has dismissed all its national and state spokespersons with immediate effect. This decision comes in the wake of internal disagreements sparked by comments made by party spokesperson Kamal Gautam, who criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks concerning Dr....
Hindu Outfits Press for Early Resolution of Kashi, Mathura Rows
Hindu nationalist organizations have initiated a campaign urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Minister for Law and Justice to expedite court proceedings concerning the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi and Mathura Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi disputes. These groups, including the Hindu Janjagruti Sangh, emphasize the historical, religious, and social significance of these...
Three Khalistani Militants Dead After UP Encounter
Three Khalistani militants, believed to be linked to violent separatist activities, were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police after a raid targeting suspected operatives of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). The operation, which unfolded in the early hours of the morning, marks a significant development in India’s...
Trump Appoints Musk Aide, Indian-American As AI Advisor
Donald Trump has appointed an Indian-American and a key aide to Elon Musk as new advisors on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to bolster his administration’s focus on the technology’s regulation and development. The two individuals, who bring diverse experiences to the table, are poised to play significant roles in...
Dhankhar Calls for Lawmaker Accountability
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed deep concern over the frequent disruptions in Parliament, emphasizing the need for lawmakers to be accountable to the citizens who elected them. Addressing the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards ceremony on Sunday, Dhankhar highlighted the declining productivity of parliamentary sessions due to persistent disorder....
Judge Warns Against Politicization of Key Democratic Institutions
Supreme Court Justice P.S. Narasimha has issued a cautionary statement regarding the politicization of India’s “fourth branch” institutions, emphasizing that bodies such as the Election Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) must not become retirement havens for former civil servants and judges. Speaking at the Justice E.S....
Abandoned Bulandshahr Temple to Undergo Restoration
A Hindu temple in Khurja, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, abandoned for over 30 years, is set for restoration. The temple, located in the Salma Haqan locality—a predominantly Muslim area—was originally built by the Jatav community, who vacated the neighborhood during the 1990-91 riots. The temple’s existence came to light...
Ancient Stepwell Unearthed in Sambhal on Temple Reopening
An ancient stepwell, estimated to be over 150 years old, has been unearthed in the Chandausi area of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. This discovery comes shortly after the reopening of a Shiv-Hanuman temple in the district, which had remained closed for 46 years. Sambhal’s District Magistrate, Rajendra Pensiya, confirmed...
Bangladesh Inquiry Alleges India’s Role in Enforced Disappearances
A commission established by Bangladesh’s interim government has reported evidence suggesting India’s involvement in enforced disappearances during Sheikh Hasina’s administration. The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance, led by a retired Supreme Court judge, estimates that over 3,500 individuals were subjected to enforced disappearances during Hasina’s 15-year tenure. The...
NCW Seeks Action Against Rahul Gandhi Over Misconduct Allegation
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP Phangnon Konyak accused him of inappropriate behavior during a protest at Parliament. Konyak, representing Nagaland in the Rajya Sabha, alleged that Gandhi’s conduct made her feel “extremely uncomfortable” and compromised her...
Court Declines to Classify Ram Janmabhoomi Trust as Public Authority
The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a petition seeking to designate the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as a public authority under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The court advised the petitioner, Neeraj Sharma, to approach the Central Information Commission (CIC) for a resolution. Sharma’s...
Robin Uthappa Denies Involvement in PF Fraud Amid Arrest Warrant
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa is facing legal scrutiny following the issuance of an arrest warrant concerning alleged fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits. The warrant, issued by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II and Recovery Officer Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, pertains to Uthappa’s role as a director in Centaurus...
PIL For Yogi’s Removal Over Support for Judge
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court, seeking the removal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The petition, submitted by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) through Advocate Seema Srivastava, alleges that Adityanath violated his constitutional oath by endorsing controversial statements...
BJP Protest Against Treatment to Non-Hindu Bangladeshi Patients
In Kolkata’s Mukundpur area, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers protested outside a private hospital, demanding the cessation of medical services to non-Hindu patients from Bangladesh. Operating under the banner ‘Salute Tiranga’, the protesters submitted a memorandum asserting, “Country comes first… our brothers and sisters are being tortured and killed...
