Netflix pulls Indian film after backlash from rightwing Hindu groups Annapoorani: the Goddess of Food criticised for depiction of deity and member of vegetarian caste cooking and eating meat The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024
Netflix removes Indian film showing Brahmin eating meat after protest by Hindu group Hindu hardline groups protest Tamil language film ‘Annapoorani - The Goddess of Food’ The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
Have not received Ram temple event invite: Akhilesh; VHP says his name in list of invitees Ram Mandir inauguration invite: When a reporter stated that the invitation had been sent to him by courier, Mr. Yadav said if it was so, then the postal receipt should be shown to him The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Morning Digest | Under new R-Day deal, each State can field tableau once in 3 years; Maldives signs 20 agreements with China amid diplomatic row with India, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 10, 2024 The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
Ram Temple consecration | Opposition would lose ‘core Hindu support’ if they stay away, says VHP leader Ram mandir inaugration: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad flayed the Opposition parties, saying they would lose “core Hindu support” if they choose to stay away from the event The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
L.K. Advani will attend consecration ceremony of Ram temple: VHP leader The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday said that veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani, who spearheaded the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, would be attending the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Religious leaders slam ‘politicisation’ of Ram temple consecration Top religious leaders came out in public criticising the way the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is taking over the ‘Pran Pratistha’ (consecration) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to inaugurate the ‘semi-constructed’ temple for ‘political gains’. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
VHP files complaint alleging some duping people by collecting funds in name of Ayodhya temple trust The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Sunday said “some people” have been seeking funds in the name of the Ayodhya Ram temple trust The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023
Morning Digest | Mamata Banerjee proposes Mallikarjun Kharge as prime ministerial face of INDIA bloc; Women MPs of BJP seek more time to discuss criminal law Bills, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 20, 2023 The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
VHP invites Advani, Joshi for consecration ceremony of Ram temple Senior VHP and RSS leaders met L.K. Advani and M.M. Joshi and invited them for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in January The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
VHP says there will be no rallies, speeches or cracker bursting on January 22 VHP office-bearers in North Karnataka plan to celebrate Jan 22 as a religious event, w/o rallies, speeches & crackers. They'll distribute photos of Lord Ram & Akshate to 30 lakh households in 11,080 villages, & invite 4,000 people from across India, incl. PM Modi. #RamMandir #Ayodhya The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
VHP demands de-registration of parties for promising religious quota VHP urges EC to cancel registration of BRS, Congress and Majlis parties for violating constitutional principles by promising religion-based reservations. VHP claims this undermines sanctity of Constitution and is against ethos of secular and inclusive society. The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
VHP appoints officer-bearers to Guntur temple priests panel VHP appoints office-bearers to Guntur district Alaya Archaka Purohit wing. Prathipati Madhava Sarma is president, Valluru Hanumath Sai Sarma is vice-president. They will protect Hindu culture, promote religious harmony and oppose any temple violations. The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023
Divisive flags find no takers at Mangaluru’s Mangaladevi temple Navaratri fair Mukesh Singh from Rajasthan has put up a stall, with a saffron flag planted on top, selling an assortment of items ranging from bangles to utensils on Mangaladevi temple road (or Car Street) for the Navaratri fair here. The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023 RSS, affiliate welcome Supreme Court verdict on same sex marriage RSS/VHP welcome SC's majority view on LGBTQ not having unqualified right to marry; Sangh had maintained it's a 'disorder'; SC heard Hindu, Muslim, Christian followers; RSS chief said LGBTQ have private/social space; Dattatreya Hosabale said not a crime; Samvardhinee Nyas survey found medical practitioners believe homosexuality is a disorder.
The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023 VHP to increase Bajrang Dal units from 2,000 to 5,000 in Karnataka MANGALURU: Even when the Congress government in Karnataka was planning to ban Bajrang Dal, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is gearing up to increase the number of its saffron youth wing branches from 2,000 to 5,000 in the state.
The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023 Allow Ganesh idol immersion in Aarey lake: VHP to Bombay HC MUMBAI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has moved Bombay high court urging it to stay its order that directed BMC to make adequate arrangements across Mumbai city and suburbs for safer immersion of Ganesh idols and to allow immersion within Aarey Milk Colony, Goregaon (east).
The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, TN CM requests Union Minister for their release; Madras HC observes tardy investigation by CB-CID in water tank incident; VHP leader arrested for derogatory comments on Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar; Madras HC judge refuses to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against…
The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023 Former VHP leader RBVS Manian arrested for derogatory speech on Ambedkar, Thiruvalluvar Chennai City Police arrested Manian, 76, former VP of VHP TN, for derogatory comments about Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar. He belittled SC community & caused disturbance to public tranquility. Police registered case under SC/ST Act & IPC. He was arrested & produced before Magistrate in Saidapet Court.
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 12, 2023 ‘Cow vigilante’ Monu Manesar held in Gurugram on multiple charges Monu Manesar, Bajrang Dal activist, was taken into custody by Haryana Police in Gurugram's Manesar on Sept 12. He is accused of murdering two Muslim men in Feb and triggering recent violence in Nuh.
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023 Goa school students made to perform rituals during mosque visit; principal suspended School principal suspended after VHP complaint of students taken to mosque for workshop, made to perform religious rituals. Apology tendered by school management. Education department seeks explanation from school.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 VHP demands Udhayanidhi Stalin stripped of cabinet position VHP demands TN Minister's removal for controversial remarks; seeks apology. VHP leader objects to Congress president & MP extending support. VHP to conduct 'Sadhu Jagran' & Bajrang Dal 'Shourya Jagran' to protest.
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 Congress leader Digvijaya Singh’s tweet found misleading; case registered in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh Digvijaya Singh's post on X claiming Bajrang Dal workers were installing Shivling on Shri Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Kundalpur in Damoh district was found to be misleading. A case was registered against the X account holder following a VHP complaint.
Dynamite News · Aug 30, 2023 Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh’s tweet found misleading; case registered in Damoh Former Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has once again hit the headlines after his post on X (formerly twitter) claiming that Bajrang Dal workers were installing Shivling on the premises of Shri Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Kundalpur in Damoh district was said to be misleading. Read Fourther…