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Hindu seer booked for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Hindu seer booked for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The complainant also alleged that Narsinghanand used abusive language against the Ghaziabad police commissioner and the assistant police commissioner of Loni in a video.

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.

Mumbai Takes Its Beloved Bappa Home

Mumbai Takes Its Beloved Bappa Home

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings.

1st Hindu Congresswoman named US intelligence head

1st Hindu Congresswoman named US intelligence head

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A four-term Congresswoman, 2020 presidential candidate and NYT bestselling author, Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She recently moved from being a Democrat to a Republican member.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the RSS on its 100th anniversary, citing excerpts from a book claiming Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal body with a totalitarian outlook." The party also referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS.

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim, I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were I wouldn't have done this film...'

'RSS' Dharma Is 'Samanwaya'

'RSS' Dharma Is 'Samanwaya'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'...to build a consensus, not conflict or struggle.'

What's Sachin Telling Raj Thackeray?

What's Sachin Telling Raj Thackeray?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was the guest of honour at the grand inauguration of the newly renovated Shivaji Park Gymkhana along with MNS chief chief Raj Thackeray.

Gujarat police rescue woman from 'love jihad' in Assam

Gujarat police rescue woman from 'love jihad' in Assam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Gujarat police rescued a 20-year-old woman from Assam, allegedly trapped in a 'love jihad' scheme. The woman was lured by an Assamese man and taken to Assam without her family's knowledge. Police tracked them down and reunited the woman with her family.

IPL star offers prayers at Mahakal Temple

IPL star offers prayers at Mahakal Temple

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If Mahakal's blessings remain with me, I will continue to progress like this.'

Ban non-Hindus from Kanwar Yatra: Seers to U'khand govt

Ban non-Hindus from Kanwar Yatra: Seers to U'khand govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Hindu seers in Uttarakhand have urged the state government to ban non-Hindus from participating in the Kanwar Yatra and operating businesses along the pilgrimage route.

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Hindus for America First, a newly created grassroots organisation, has announced it will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and launch a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina.

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump has condemned the murder of an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, allegedly by an undocumented Cuban immigrant, blaming the Biden administration's immigration policies.

'Caste census' begins in Karnataka amid protests

'Caste census' begins in Karnataka amid protests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Bhatt hails from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha.

Ideal wife stays rooted in 'dharma' on being deserted: HC

Ideal wife stays rooted in 'dharma' on being deserted: HC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The conduct of the wife in the present case reflected the "Hindu ideal of the woman as Shakti -- not weak, but submissive and powerful in her endurance and grace", said a bench of Justices Vivek Rusia and Binod Kumar Dwivedi in the judgement passed on August 5.

Bangladesh: What Next?

Bangladesh: What Next?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

One year after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in Bangladesh, hopes for real democracy are fading.

Fresh violence in Cuttack, internet suspended for 24 hours

Fresh violence in Cuttack, internet suspended for 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Cuttack remains tense following violence during a Durga idol immersion procession. Internet services are suspended, and political leaders appeal for communal harmony.

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Defence, capital goods, engineering, capital market-related stocks, autos, and cement sectors are my bullish bets for Samvat 2082.'

PIX: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled

PIX: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

The first look of Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Sunday evening, days ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

HC dismisses pleas against Dasara invite to Banu Mushtaq

HC dismisses pleas against Dasara invite to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging the state government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the 'Mysuru Dasara' festivities this year, following objections from some groups.

No ego now: SC dissolves marriage, advises couple to focus on child

No ego now: SC dissolves marriage, advises couple to focus on child

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court of India dissolved a marriage, instructing the couple to prioritize their child's well-being and set aside personal differences.

Hopes fading for J-K's statehoood: Omar Abdullah

Hopes fading for J-K's statehoood: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expresses dwindling hope for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, citing delays and governance challenges in the Union Territory setup.

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.'

LS poll results show India not 'Hindu Rashtra': Amartya Sen

LS poll results show India not 'Hindu Rashtra': Amartya Sen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

"I do not think the idea of turning India into a 'Hindu Rashtra' is appropriate," Sen, 90, said.

Wangchuk's wife trashes 'Pak link' charge, blames forces for violence

Wangchuk's wife trashes 'Pak link' charge, blames forces for violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Terming the charge that Wangchuk incited the violence in Leh as 'misplaced', she claimed that he has been protesting in the "most Gandhian way possible" and the "situation escalated" on September 24 due to the actions of the CRPF.

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities.

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage based on an illegal religious conversion is invalid under the law. The court made the observation while hearing a petition from a couple seeking protection of their marital life.

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From a modest start with baithaks of a handful of swayamsevaks in a small town in Nagpur, the RSS, which completes 100 years of its foundation on Thursday, has come a long way to become the world's biggest voluntary organisation with a pan-India presence, shaping the country's political and social discourse.

Pak can make him...: BJP targets Rahul over Shahid Afridi's praise

Pak can make him...: BJP targets Rahul over Shahid Afridi's praise

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Hitting back, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate posted a picture of Afridi with BJP leader Anurag Thakur to say that the ruling party should be ashamed for asking questions from the Congress while it itself maintain ties with them.

Union minister says 1,000 non-Hindus working at TTD, seeks probe

Union minister says 1,000 non-Hindus working at TTD, seeks probe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday alleged that nearly 1,000 non-Hindus are working in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) without having faith in Lord Venkateshwara or adhering to Sanatana Dharma.

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'The outlook for the next Samvat is more constructive, as many of the earlier drags are gradually becoming supports.'

Court debunks Abhinav Bharat's role in Malegaon blast case

Court debunks Abhinav Bharat's role in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A special court acquitted seven individuals in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, challenging the prosecution's assertion that the right-wing group Abhinav Bharat was responsible. The court emphasized that the organization remains unbanned by the government.

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In his message, he conveyed best wishes to the nation, emphasising the festival's significance in strengthening the bond between siblings.

'Not nails, but repair work done on Samruddhi Mahamarg'

'Not nails, but repair work done on Samruddhi Mahamarg'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said on Wednesday that aluminium nozzles, mistaken by motorists as nails, were temporarily used on a stretch of the Samruddhi Expressway to fill minor cracks.

BJP leader moves HC against Dasara invite to Banu Mushtaq

BJP leader moves HC against Dasara invite to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prathap Simha moved the Karnataka high court on Saturday seeking a stay on the state government's invitation to International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's 'Mysuru Dasara'.

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking the use of 'disputed structure' instead of 'Shahi Eidgah Mosque' in Mathura case proceedings.

Minorities faced 205 attacks in B'desh after fall of Hasina govt: Hindu groups

Minorities faced 205 attacks in B'desh after fall of Hasina govt: Hindu groups

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Asserting that the situation was deteriorating, Rosario urged Yunus to resolve the crisis by giving it top priority and putting an end to the violence.

Communal tension in Dehradun as 'missing' Muslim girl found with Hindu man

Communal tension in Dehradun as 'missing' Muslim girl found with Hindu man

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

More than 100 people were booked on charges of stone-pelting and rioting on Thursday night while a man belonging to a right-wing outfit was detained for questioning in connection with the vandalism outside the station.