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Land allotment to RSS will be reviewed: Karnataka minister

Land allotment to RSS will be reviewed: Karnataka minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

According to him, the purpose behind such allotment was to help these organisations grow and with that its ideologies should also grow.

HC grants bail to 17 PFI men in Kerala RSS leader murder case

HC grants bail to 17 PFI men in Kerala RSS leader murder case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The high court's 111-page order came on the appeals moved by the 26 accused against the special court's orders denying them bail.

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court on Friday that it is not completely opposed to allowing the RSS's route marches and public meetings across the state on March 5 but cited intelligence reports to say these cannot be held in every street or locality.

Bombs hurled at RSS office in Kerala

Bombs hurled at RSS office in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The RSS has accused CPI-M workers of 'carrying out' the attack.

In Kolkata RSS chief claims common goal with Bose -- making India great

In Kolkata RSS chief claims common goal with Bose -- making India great

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the goals of his right-wing organisation and that of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are similar -- making India a great nation.

Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, ready for probe; Shivakumar backs him

Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, ready for probe; Shivakumar backs him

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he will not hesitate from facing investigation in a site allotment issue but added that he would consult legal experts to find out whether such a probe is allowed under law.

I'll be back: How Fadnavis lived up to his 2019 election promise

I'll be back: How Fadnavis lived up to his 2019 election promise

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, a veteran politician from Maharashtra, is set to become the state's chief minister for the third time following a decisive victory by the BJP in the recent assembly elections. Fadnavis' political journey has been marked by resilience, strategic manoeuvring and a string of successes, including becoming the youngest mayor of Nagpur. He is known for his articulate speeches and effective governance, but his tenure has also been marked by challenges, including the Maratha reservation issue and the irrigation scam. He faces a new set of challenges, but his ability to adapt and make tactical decisions could prove crucial for him and his party in the coming days.

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Rajya Sabha chairman asked him to authenticate his assertions and refused to accept newspaper clippings that the Congress leader showed to buttress his points.

Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?

Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Whether somebody else can take up (Narendra Modi's position) the answer to it is yes but for that (to happen) some kind of crisis must come and in that crisis Modi must lose the (trust) vote.' 'Only then another candidate from the BJP can come and most likely it could be Nitin Gadkari because he enjoys the confidence (of the RSS as well as that of BJP MPs).'

What prompted Oppn to move no-trust against Dhankhar

What prompted Oppn to move no-trust against Dhankhar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Kharge alleged that Dhankhar is working as a government spokesperson and acting like a school headmaster, often sermonising experienced opposition leaders and preventing them from speaking in the House.

Fadnavis is BJP's go-to man in Maharashtra

Fadnavis is BJP's go-to man in Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, a seasoned politician known for his strategic maneuvering and resilience, has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time. His political journey has been marked by both triumphs and setbacks, including a short-lived coalition with the NCP and a period in opposition. Fadnavis's leadership is expected to focus on infrastructure development and addressing the concerns of the Maratha community.

'Even Mahayuti Didn't Expect This Triumph'

'Even Mahayuti Didn't Expect This Triumph'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'Pro-incumbency worked big time for the ruling party.' 'It has never happened in the past of pro-incumbency working so much for the ruling party.'

Oppn submits notice for moving no-trust motion against 'partisan' Veep

Oppn submits notice for moving no-trust motion against 'partisan' Veep

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice to move a motion for removing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly conducting the House in a partisan manner.

'I Want To Teach Assam CM A Lesson'

'I Want To Teach Assam CM A Lesson'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'There is a saying in Assamese about inflicting pain on an adversary: He cut my hands with a sword and rubbed salt into my wounds.' 'This has never been the BJP's culture but it started happening openly and frequently under Himanta Biswa Sarma.'

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya, apparently referring to the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra, described it as a "political gimmick" that will not serve its stated purpose of uniting masses.

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

Mamata's praise for RSS invites sharp criticism from Opposition parties

Mamata's praise for RSS invites sharp criticism from Opposition parties

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A veritable political `storm in a tea cup' has arisen over Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's assertions on Wednesday that all in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh were "not bad" and there are many who "do not support the BJP".

Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul

Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Gandhi also criticised the RSS for believing that India is "one idea".

Maha pact: What will BJP offer to keep Shinde on board?

Maha pact: What will BJP offer to keep Shinde on board?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which secured a landslide victory in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, is set to form the new government in the state. Outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to finalize a power-sharing agreement. The alliance partners, BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, will decide on ministerial berths at the meeting with Shah. Political circles are abuzz about the social equations in Maharashtra influencing the choice of the next Chief Minister.

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district has summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

'I can finish off Lawrence Bishnoi's network in 24 hrs'

'I can finish off Lawrence Bishnoi's network in 24 hrs'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav said he could 'finish off within 24 hours' the network of Lawrence Bishnoi who is suspected to be behind the assassination of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui.

Fadnavis Is BJP's Man Of The Match!

Fadnavis Is BJP's Man Of The Match!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, a seasoned politician with deep roots in the RSS, is set to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time, after his party, the BJP, won a landslide victory in the state assembly elections. Fadnavis' political journey has been marked by resilience and strategic maneuvering, as he has navigated through challenging times, including political upheavals and controversies.

Rather be 'beheaded' than step into RSS office: Rahul

Rather be 'beheaded' than step into RSS office: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Rahul made his clash with the Sangh ideology clear amid growing speculations about BJP leader and his cousin Varun Gandhi's entry into Congress, as he said that their ideologies do not match.

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Preamble to the Constitution is very well there in NCERT textbooks of Class VI as he refuted charges made in this regard by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Many tried to present distorted Indian history, wrong Hindutva narrative: RSS

Many tried to present distorted Indian history, wrong Hindutva narrative: RSS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Evils like caste discrimination and untouchability have to be done away within society, he said.

Amid rumblings in alliance, Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah

Amid rumblings in alliance, Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has held a meeting with Union Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah in Delhi.

A political leader offered support for PM post, but declined: Gadkari

A political leader offered support for PM post, but declined: Gadkari

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

"I remember one incident -- I would not name anyone -- that person said 'if you are going to become prime minister, we will support you'," Gadkari said.

Ajmer dargah row as politicians, community leaders weigh in

Ajmer dargah row as politicians, community leaders weigh in

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A local court in Ajmer has issued notices to the dargah committee, the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and the Archaeological Survey of India on a plea seeking to declare the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti a temple. The petition, filed in September, has sparked a heated debate, with politicians and community leaders weighing in on the potentially volatile issue. The dargah committee has declined to comment, but the Anjuman Syed Zadgan, a body representing the caretakers of the dargah, described the petition as a deliberate attempt to fracture society along communal lines. The petition comes just days after four people were killed in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, following a local court ordering survey of a Mughal-era shrine. The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which fixed August 15, 1947, as the cut-off date for status quo on the character of religious places, is at the centre of much of the debate. Several politicians, including Union minister Giriraj Singh and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, have weighed in on the issue. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called the civil court's decision to entertain the petition unwarranted and has asked the Supreme Court to immediately intervene.

'Maharashtra Is Not UP'

'Maharashtra Is Not UP'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Young people say they know all this emphasis on Hindu-Muslim differences is politically motivated.' 'If you stop watching TV and turn off social media, you'll find the situation on the ground different.'

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Also, the RSS was asked to ensure strict discipline and make sure there is no provocation or incitement on their part during the march.

'Delhi Wants To Send A Message To Mumbai That...'

'Delhi Wants To Send A Message To Mumbai That...'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

...'hum decide karenge kaun banega mukhyamantri. This decision is not to be taken in Mumbai.'

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored.

UPPSC accepts aspirants' demands, but protest continues

UPPSC accepts aspirants' demands, but protest continues

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Accepting demands of the aspirants, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Thursday postponed Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) exams, and announced to hold the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) preliminary exam on the old pattern.

RSS changes profile pictures of its social media accounts to National Flag

RSS changes profile pictures of its social media accounts to National Flag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The RSS, the political fountainhead of the ruling BJP, has been criticised by the Congress and other Opposition over its stand on the national flag.

Uddhav's big charge: Shah asked BJP leaders to...

Uddhav's big charge: Shah asked BJP leaders to...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

He alleged Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed BJP leaders in a "closed-door" meeting to "stop" him (Uddhav) and Sharad Pawar politically.

In a first, RSS to have woman chief guest at Dussehra event

In a first, RSS to have woman chief guest at Dussehra event

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has invited acclaimed mountaineer Santosh Yadav to be the chief guest at its annual Dussehra function in Nagpur.

Amazon funding religious conversions in north-east, charges RSS weekly Organiser

Amazon funding religious conversions in north-east, charges RSS weekly Organiser

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

RSS-linked weekly Organiser has accused US e-commerce giant Amazon of financing a "Christian conversion module" in India's northeastern states and being involved in suspected money laundering.

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The respective Dussehra rallies of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray were once again about whose version of Hindutva is genuine and who is the true inheritor of party patriarch Bala Thackeray's legacy.

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention to work with the Left Democratic Front moving forward.