News for 'Vishwa Hindu Parishad'

Hurriyat office closed in Delhi

Hurriyat office closed in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Feb 2003

The amalgam was on Saturday served a notice to vacate the premises in Malviya Nagar, Hurriyat sources said.

Lashkar terrorist killed in Ahmedabad

Lashkar terrorist killed in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Sadiq Jamal Mehtar was wanted in connection with a conspiracy to kill Narendra Modi and Pravin Togadia.

VHP leader pities bachelor friends

VHP leader pities bachelor friends

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

Asserting that sex was for enjoyment, Dalmia said: "I pity these becharas for they are not aware of a worldly experience. What else can we do?"

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Some speakers also blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'Our culture and faith is glorious, intricate and nuanced. And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true.'

All 21 accused in Best Bakery carnage acquitted

All 21 accused in Best Bakery carnage acquitted

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The police could not produce evidence to nail them prompting the judge to observe that they had been falsely implicated.

Help us build temple, VHP to MPs

Help us build temple, VHP to MPs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace now

'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace now

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which governs the ancient shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala here, on Wednesday announced that Lord Hanuman's birthplace was Anjanadri, a hillock at Japali Theertham located about 5 km from north of the hill temple.

Advani to attend Ram temple consecration, says VHP

Advani to attend Ram temple consecration, says VHP

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Alok Kumar said that all the required medical facilities and other arrangements will be provided to Advani during his visit to the Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

VHP threatens to sue Owaisi for remark on Ram Temple

VHP threatens to sue Owaisi for remark on Ram Temple

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international joint general secretary Surendra Jain on Tuesday warned All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his comment on the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

VHP seeks ban on Kamal Haasan starrer Tamil flick

VHP seeks ban on Kamal Haasan starrer Tamil flick

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has sought a ban on the upcoming Kamal Hassan Tamil flick 'Uttama Villain', claiming it would offend the religious sensibilities of Hindus.

VHP re-converts 30 SC Christians in Kerala

VHP re-converts 30 SC Christians in Kerala

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Amid raging controversy over conversion in the country, a batch of 30 persons belonging to eight families of Scheduled Caste Christians were re-coverted to Hinduism under the auspices of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in the district on Sunday.

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The controversy started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded the Ola to block his account. However, there were many who supported the man's 'right to choose'.

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

VHP has cancelled its 18-day 'Chaturved Swahakar Yajna' that was scheduled to start from Monday.

Will not allow Azam Khan to turn UP into Mughalistan: VHP

Will not allow Azam Khan to turn UP into Mughalistan: VHP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia on Tuesday said the outfit's controversial yatra would continue as planned.

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The prolonged delay over electing J P Nadda's successor possibly stems from the RSS leadership wanting a person who is at least equidistant from the Sangh as well as the Modi/BJP edifice, observes BJP-RSS watcher Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

In order to pacify the dissidents, the party's central leadership had to replace Bandi Sanjay Kumar with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy as state president of the BJP.

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In an interview, he recalled how Hashim Ansari, one of the original litigants in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, took him to the mosque on his bicycle.

We expect action in response to Pulwama attack: RSS chief

We expect action in response to Pulwama attack: RSS chief

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said a response was expected from the Modi government to the attack on the Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in which 30 CRPF personnel were killed.

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.

3 cops suspended for assaulting woman over inter-faith relationship

3 cops suspended for assaulting woman over inter-faith relationship

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Singh identified the suspended police personnel as Head Constable Salek Chand and constables Neetu Singh and Priyanka.

FIR against Kanpur school director in Islamic prayer row

FIR against Kanpur school director in Islamic prayer row

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

An FIR was registered against the managing director of a private school in Kanpur on Tuesday after some parents and right-wing members objected to the recitation of Islamic verses during the morning assembly.

'By 2030, the world will be Hindu'

'By 2030, the world will be Hindu'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Calling the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections as initiation of a "revolution" in the country, Vishwa Hindu Parishad patron Ashok Singhal said by 2020, India would be a Hindu nation.

I am not against minorities: Togadia

I am not against minorities: Togadia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Togadia clarified he was not against the minorities but would continue to speak in favour of Hindus.

Rajasthan minister reviews situation after 500 cows starve to death

Rajasthan minister reviews situation after 500 cows starve to death

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

He directed the centre to take prompt action to clear mud from there and provide better living conditions.

Outlook magazine admits to quoting Rajnath 'erroneously'

Outlook magazine admits to quoting Rajnath 'erroneously'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

"Outlook" magazine on Monday night admitted to have "erroneously" attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh the 'Hindu leader' remark which created a storm in Lok Sabha.

Javed Akhtar draws flak for comparing RSS to Taliban, security upped

Javed Akhtar draws flak for comparing RSS to Taliban, security upped

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party MLA over the weekend hit out at Akhtar and said no film involving him will be allowed to be screened till he apologises for his remarks.

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came under attack from political parties for his controversial remarks that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity.

8 years after Muzaffarnagar riots, 1117 accused acquitted so far, no appeal filed

8 years after Muzaffarnagar riots, 1117 accused acquitted so far, no appeal filed

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Eight years since the Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013, some 1,117 people accused in 97 cases related to murder, rape, robbery and arson among others connected to the violence have been acquitted over lack of evidence.

Inner sanctum of Ram Temple to be ready by Dec 2023: VHP

Inner sanctum of Ram Temple to be ready by Dec 2023: VHP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Speaking to reporters, VHP national general secretary Milind Parande also said the construction of the temple will take a little time but the 'garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) will be in place by December 2023 with starting of puja ritual and darshan for devotees.

VHP chief says temple to be built by 2024 as per Nyas design

VHP chief says temple to be built by 2024 as per Nyas design

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas was formed by the members of the VHP on December 18, 1985, with the aim of constructing a grand temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya.

Babri demolition carried out by Hindus, not as Sena or BJP members: Maha min

Babri demolition carried out by Hindus, not as Sena or BJP members: Maha min

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Patil revealed that CM Shinde called him on Tuesday morning after his remarks caused a row and asked him to clarify.

Babri case: SC asks special judge to deliver verdict in 9 mths

Babri case: SC asks special judge to deliver verdict in 9 mths

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The top court said the extension of tenure of the special judge will only be for the purpose of concluding the trial and delivering the verdict in the case.

Bhupendra Chaudhary made UP BJP chief; 3 state units have Jat heads

Bhupendra Chaudhary made UP BJP chief; 3 state units have Jat heads

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday appointed Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Bhupendra Chaudhary as the party's chief in the state.

Interfaith wedding called off in Maha after protests

Interfaith wedding called off in Maha after protests

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Social media posts and messages related to the marriage ceremony were widely circulated on WhatsApp groups and the woman's family members also received telephonic threats, he said.