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PM silent as Manipur burns; is State part of India, asks former CM Okram Ibobi Singh

“Manipur is burning because of RSS’ ideology and BJP’s politics,” he said.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

CPI(M) condemns RSS conference at VTU regional centre in Kalaburagi

Strongly condemning the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Kalaburagi regional centre’s decision of organising an RSS event on the university campus at Kalaburagi recently, the Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a protest in the city on Friday demanding the State government to take stringent action against the…

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

India court bars airing of Al Jazeera documentary

Media network’s film, India … Who Lit the Fuse?, investigates hate crimes by Hindu nationalist groups against Muslims.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2023

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Karnataka govt decides to remove chapters on RSS founder and Savarkar in school textbooks

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved the revision of Kannada and Social Science textbooks of classes 6 to 10 in the state for this academic year by removing the chapters on RSS founder K B Hedgewar and Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar among others.

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2023

45 changes to be made in Kannada and Social Studies textbooks

As many as 45 changes in the Kannada and Social Studies textbooks, prescribed for classes between VI and X, were approved in the State Cabinet on Thursday that included the dropping of lessons on RSS founder K.G. Hedgewar and Hindutva idealogue V.G. Savarkar that were added by the previous BJP…

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Assam BJP leader’s murder: RSS mouthpiece claims ‘love jihad’, family says it’s wrong

The death of BJP leader Jonali Nath in Assam sent shockwaves across the state. Her body was found near NH-17 in Goalpara district on June 11. A day later, the Assam police’s criminal investigation department arrested Congress politician Hasanur Islam, 28, as the prime accused in Jonali’s murder.

Newslaundry · Jun 15, 2023

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The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

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Karnataka Cabinet okays removing chapters on RSS founder and Savarkar in school textbooks

Karnataka Cabinet approved the revision of Kannada and Social Science textbooks of class six to ten in the State, for the current academic year by removing the chapters on RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar among others.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Thirumavalavan appeals to T.N. government to appoint a Dalit and a woman as trustees in temples administered by the HR and CE department

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumvalavan, on Friday placed around seven 7 demands to the Tamil Nadu State government including the demand that a Dalit and a woman must be appointed as trustees in 43,283 temples administrated by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department in Tamil…

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

NCERT responds as ‘embarrassed’ Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar ask academic body to drop their name as advisors

Paragraphs about Hindu radicals’ attempts to kill Mahatma Gandhi and the ban placed on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after his death were among those removed by the NCERT.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

Govt. to review land allotted to RSS and other organisations in last six months

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday said the State government would review the largesse of the previous BJP government in allotment of land to various organisations, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliated outfits, in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

A model lab for secular governance?

While the Hindu Right is demoralised in Karnataka, it could bounce back soon

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

Review of Abhishek Choudhary’s Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-1977; The right man in the right party

Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-1977

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Political parties will snipe, but there is a limit, says RSS chief

Political parties will criticise each other in a democracy but there must be a limit to everything, said Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

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The Hindu · May 31, 2023

Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia

China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries.

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Opposition dubs new Parliament inauguration ‘self-glorification and coronation’

The Congress led Opposition parties in lambasting May 28 inauguration of the new Parliament building, likening it to a “coronation”, and a “self-glorifying” event conducted with utter disdain for the scientific temper.

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Twitterati rave about 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

A mural in the new Parliament building depicting the influence of ancient Indian thought in its immediate neighbourhood went viral on social media

The Hindu · May 26, 2023

BJP warns Congress govt. will collapse if it bans RSS and Bajrang Dal

Taking exception to the Congress leaders talking about the possibility of banning RSS and Bajrang Dal, the Opposition BJP has warned that the Congress government will not survive “even for three months” if they went ahead with it.

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The Week · May 26, 2023

Narendra Modi: India’s authoritarian leader with his own app

India’s 14th prime minister, Narendra Modi, is emerging as one of the country’s pivotal post-independence leaders – along with its founding PM Jawaharlal Nehru, who set the template for a secular, democratic nation in 1947, and his daughter Indira Gandhi, who ruled for 15 turbulent years.

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Bommai visits RSS headquarters, discusses party organisation

After the announcement of the Assembly election results, acting Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a discussion with the RSS leaders regarding party organisation in Bengaluru on Monday.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

DRDO official held by Maharashtra ATS for spying is an RSS volunteer, alleges Congress

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said the arrest of the DRDO scientist, Pradeep Kurulkar, was a “very serious matter” and claimed that it exposed the “anti-national face” of the RSS

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023

Q&A: ‘The word Hindu is Arabic. Why don’t they throw it out?’

The historian tells Al Jazeera lies and falsehoods are being glorified in textbooks by India’s right-wing government.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Communalism a bigger problem for India than corruption, says Union Minister Baghel

Fake news and TRP are the worst factors that have impacted the media in the present times, said speakers at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) award function on Monday.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Owaisi criticises Congress for inducting Shettar into party

Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM leader, criticised Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders for inducting Jagadish Shettar, a former BJP leader into the Congress, saying Mr. Shettar was a leader with RSS roots.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

With staunch religious and political opposition, will same-sex marriage be accepted in conservative India?

India's Hindu nationalist government and religious leaders are staunchly opposing same-sex marriage as a landmark case plays out in the country's Supreme Court, but others say there is nothing to fear.

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