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Delhi court grants regular bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in Jantar Mantar assault case

A Delhi court granted regular bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj, a Hindutva influencer, after observing his conduct. The previous interim bail allowed for three weeks, with specific conditions imposed by the court. He was instructed not to communicate with any witnesses or discuss the case publicly during this period. The case…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

‘Bail is not a trophy’: Delhi court grants 3-week interim bail to ‘cracked skull’ bragging Swatantra Bharadwaj in CJP-backed arrest case

A Delhi court granted Swatantra Bhardwaj three weeks of interim bail on Tuesday. The court will consider regular bail after monitoring his behavior for three weeks. Bhardwaj was in custody for over ten days and his interrogation concluded. He is prohibited from discussing the case on any media platforms. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Hafta letters: Hindutva goons, GDP debate and moving on from certain ‘thought leaders’

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Newslaundry · Sep 12

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Too early to say whether Rahul Gandhi will be projected as 2029 PM face: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan; harps on Opposition unity

Prithviraj Chavan underscored that naming Rahul Gandhi as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate is premature. He highlighted the necessity of unifying regional parties to prevent vote fragmentation. Chavan is optimistic about the DMK rejoining the INDIA bloc and stressed the importance of bolstering the organizational strength of Congress while engaging…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. As the 2027 election…

France 24 · Sep 9

School Assembly News Headlines, September 8, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

In a pivotal ruling, the Delhi High Court deemed both MCD and DU accountable for the catastrophic building collapse in Satya Niketan. Meanwhile, Hindutva figurehead Swatantra Bhardwaj faces judicial custody following his alleged involvement in an assault against protestors. Concurrently, India and Australia seek to bolster their collaborative efforts, while…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to 14-day judicial custody in CJP protester assault case

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was sent to judicial custody for fourteen days. This action follows his alleged assault on a student activist's father during a protest. Bhardwaj had claimed he cracked the victim's skull, necessitating many stitches. A fresh FIR was also registered against him under the POCSO Act. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

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Delhi HC agrees to hear on Monday Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj's plea against arrest

The Delhi High Court will urgently hear a plea regarding Swatantra Bhardwaj's arrest. Bhardwaj faces charges including assault and provisions of the SC/ST Act. He was detained after claiming to have assaulted a student activist's father. A POCSO case has also been registered against the influencer.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to one-day police custody

Swatantra Bhardwaj was produced before a Delhi court and remanded to police custody. He was detained after the CJP demanded his arrest over an alleged assault. Provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation were added to the FIR. A POCSO case was also registered against him following an interview.…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

CPI(M)’s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP

CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Mataram implements the RSS agenda. Govindan stated the full song contains Hindutva positions inconsistent with secularism. He also criticized the government for adopting pro-corporate and soft Hindutva…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Kerala Cyber Police book Hindutva idealogue T G Mohandas over alleged remarks against NEET protesters

Kerala Cyber Police have registered a case against RSS leader T G Mohandas over his alleged derogatory remarks against students who protested in Delhi over the alleged NEET question paper leak.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Mob attack, broken official promises, then boycott: Life for 11 Muslim families in Maharashtra village

For several weeks now, some Muslim-owned shops in Aarla have opened to empty streets, say their owners. Longtime customers have stopped coming. At least one shopkeeper says he is preparing to down his shutters for good and leave in search of work.

Newslaundry · Jul 7

‘Pakistani’ flag claim, contested DDA park: Anatomy of the Sagarpur communal violence

In East Sagarpur, southwest Delhi, a narrow lane has become a widening fault line. On one side of Gali No. 8 sits a largely Muslim-populated jhuggi; on the other, a colony of mostly Hindu homes. Between them lies a small DDA park – and, over 10 days in late June…

Newslaundry · Jul 6

Ayodhya temple donations row: Uddhav Thackeray announces ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Maharashtra from July 5

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has announced a statewide "Ram Raksha" protest starting July 5, alleging embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. He urged citizens to join the agitation and hold the BJP accountable for alleged "loot in the name of Hindutva." The campaign begins Sunday with…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

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Newslaundry · Jun 24

Is the Cockroach Janata Party threatening the system, or just letting off steam?

While addressing the crowd gathered at the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, founder Abhijeet Dipke invoked the famous Spiderman quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.” It is worth holding him to that standard, and asking what CJP has done right, and what it has…

Newslaundry · Jun 22

Digital platforms complicit in pushing hate-filled Hindutva-pop, finds new CSoH report

A report by the Centre for the Study of Organised Hate (CSoH) published on June 15, 2026, shed light on how digital platforms enable the reach of hate-fuelled music in India, not only allowing it to flourish, despite violating their own content policies, but also profiting from its unchecked dissemination.

Newslaundry · Jun 21

South Central 80: Why the RSS does not want to register | Rise of Hindutva Pop

Why does the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) not register itself as an organisation? Why do platforms like Meta, Apple and YouTube allow Hindutva content filled with hate to flourish on their platforms?

Newslaundry · Jun 18

A pig at the gate, TV cameras outside: The making of a viral Eid controversy

For two days in late May, several television channels ran breathless coverage of events outside Poonam Cluster 1, a cooperative housing society in the Mira Road suburb of Thane district.

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The Economic Times · Jun 17

'Sanjay Raut has now begun abusing MPs; this reflects leadership collapse': Sanjay Nirupam

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam criticized Sanjay Raut's remarks against party MPs, calling it a sign of leadership collapse. Nirupam alleged that the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s departure from Hindutva has caused internal discontent. Raut, meanwhile, hurled abuses at rebel MPs, warning of public backlash and demanding resignations from those wishing…

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Acclaimed cartoonist Joe Sacco breaks silence after publisher withdraws new book about India sectarian riots

Author says Penguin Random House India sought five pages of changes that amounted to ‘finding excuses’ not to distribute book

Newslaundry · Jun 10

‘This is a Sangh village’: Inside Kerala’s new Hindutva strongholds

“This family adheres to Hindu traditions and beliefs.”

The Economic Times · May 12

Yogi Adityanath's caste recalibration: BJP expands cabinet to reclaim UP’s social coalition before 2027 polls

Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Expansion 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's cabinet expansion is a clear political signal. The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections. The reshuffle focuses on backward and Dalit communities. This move addresses the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' challenge. The BJP aims to reinforce…

Newslaundry · May 8

East India’s Hindutva turn may fuel a new era of India-Bangladesh hostility

Of all the implications of the BJP’s famous victory in West Bengal, the one that stands out from a longer historical perspective is perhaps its relation to the “idea of India”.

The Economic Times · May 5

From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…

Newslaundry · Apr 20

Hindutva activists, a ‘crowd at midnight’, and 9 FIRs: The making of TCS Nashik case

A crowd began gathering outside Deolali Camp Police Station in Nashik on the evening of March 25 and by midnight, an eyewitness told Newslaundry, there were at least 200 people outside. “Most of them were youngsters, and more kept arriving,” he said. “Many had a tilak on their foreheads.”

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