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?"

Video clip showing VHP workers kicking cow goes viral

Video clip showing VHP workers kicking cow goes viral

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A video clip, purportedly showing some Vishwa Hindu Parishad workers kicking a cow during immersion of ashes of Ashok Singhal in Lucknow.

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.

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Police escorted the rally all the way, at one point standing in a row to prevent the rallyists from entering a side road where stood a huge mosque. Across the road, an old Muslim woman asked her Hindu neighbour what the rally was all about. The latter shrugged her ignorance, looking on in bewilderment at the young men with their saffron flags, all of them wearing Bajrang Dal T-shirts.

Conversion a silent invasion, shouldn't be allowed: Bommai

Conversion a silent invasion, shouldn't be allowed: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Terming religious conversion a silent invasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the menace of conversion should not be allowed to grow in society.

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

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'The people of Gujarat are more religious than people of other states, this gives the BJP an advantage.'

Bajrang Dal worker among 10 held for vandalising Cong office in Jabalpur

Bajrang Dal worker among 10 held for vandalising Cong office in Jabalpur

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The police have arrested 10 persons, including a Bajrang Dal member, for allegedly vandalising the Congress's office in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during a protest against the party's poll promise in Karnataka to act against the right-wing outfit, an official said on Friday.

'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.

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The court of additional sessions judge R M Asodiya reserved its order on Hindustani's bail plea for April 13, additional public prosecutor Moham Gohel said.

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.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

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.

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.'

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 Modi Chose To Speak In Parliament On Maha Kumbh

Why Modi Chose To Speak In Parliament On Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Besides the not-so-hidden unease between Modi and Adityanath, Modi chose to address the Lok Sabha to ensure that he could personally claim all the kudos, observes 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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'In Independent India's politics you will not find any leader of a political party who has not contested elections or not held a powerful post.' 'It was only Balasaheb who never contested elections or held a post.' On the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray's 99th birth anniversary, close aide Subhash Desai recalls vignettes about the Shiv Sena founder.