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9 interesting facts you wouldn't know about RSS

RSS, since its inception, has failed to detach controversies from its periphery.

Pranab's visit to RSS a significant event in history: Advani

BJP veteran LK Advani on Friday described former President Pranab Mukherjee's visit to the RSS headquarters and his "illuminating exposition of the noble idea on Indian nationalism" as a "significant event in our country's contemporary history".

Mukherjee highlighted unity in diversity as foundation of India: RSS

The RSS has said that former president Pranab Mukherjee, in his speech at the organization headquarters in Nagpur, underscored 'unity in diversity' as the foundation of India.

Morphed-photo of Pranab surfaces, daughter Sharmistha says 'told you so'

Soon after former President Pranab Mukherjee attended the RSS's Tritiya Varsh Training programme in Nagpur on Thursday, a morphed picture of him doing the RSS-style salute surfaced on social media.

Indian in Dubai threatens to kill Kerala CM; loses job

An Indian man in Dubai was fired from his job after he threatened to kill Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in a Facebook video which went viral on social media.

As Pranab Mukherjee readies for RSS event, daughter Sharmistha disapproves

Sharmistha Mukherjee, former president Pranab Mukherjee's daughter and a Congress leader, took to Twitter on Wednesday to express her discontent over the latter attending an RSS event in Nagpur today.

5 moments of political bonhomie cutting through ideological Lakshman Rekha

To say that Indian politics, or rather politics across the world, is at a juncture where ideological slug-fest has overtaken courtesy, would not be an exaggeration.

Cracks in Congress visible after Pranab Mukherjee accepts RSS' invitation

After former President Pranab Mukherjee agreed to attend a convocation of RSS pracharaks on June 7, tensions are visible in the Congress.

Pranab Mukherjee to address newly recruited RSS workers in Nagpur

The RSS has invited former President Pranab Mukherjee to address its newly recruited workers on June 7 in Nagpur.

Cobrapost's 'shoddy' sting on Paytm: Pertinent questions remain unanswered

Cobrapost, arguably the king of sting operations in India, is back with another in its Operation-136 series, which reveals media houses' willingness to peddle content (mostly 'Hindutva'-related) for money.

Citing threat to secularism, Delhi Archbishop asks Christians to fast

The Archbishop of Delhi, Anil Couto, sparked a controversy by releasing a circular asking Christians to offer prayers and observe a fast every Friday, ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Yeddyurappa out, Kumaraswamy in: Details about swearing-in of new Karnataka-CM

After BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa resigned from his post of Karnataka CM, merely 55 hours after taking the oath, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy picked up his invitation to be the next head of the state.

Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa announces loan waiver for farmers

Shortly after taking oath as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa announced loan waivers for all farmers to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh.

Rahul Gandhi thinks situation in Karnataka is similar to Pakistan

Congress President Rahul Gandhi said such things happen in Pakistan, today, at a rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as he launched a full-blown attack on BJP after BS Yeddyurappa was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister.

Understanding Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala's role, currently the king maker

After a political thriller that played with the minds of almost all political analysts, the ball is now in the court of Karnataka's Governor, Vajubhai Vala.

#SemiFinals2019: Looking back at leaders' gaffes during Karnataka campaign

Before Karnataka went to vote on May 12, the state was home to political heavyweights like Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Rahul Gandhi. Even Sonia Gandhi came to Karnataka streets to connect with citizens, for the first time after two years.

Preparations for Ram Temple's construction complete: VHP prez

VHP International President Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje has claimed the Ayodhya case has reached a "decisive stage" in the SC, and probability is high that "it'll be decided in (Hindus') favor."

Modi trying to influence Karnataka voters with Nepal temple-visits: Congress

The Congress accused PM Narendra Modi of trying to influence Karnataka voters on the polling day through his temple visits in Nepal.

Government-funded Haryana gyms will run RSS shakhas, Congress cries foul

Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government has again made headlines, this time over Agriculture minister Om Prakash Dhankar's statement. He said that state gyms would also be used as RSS shakhas.

Center trying to impose 'one-history', 'one-language', 'one-lifestyle' ideology: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram yesterday alleged the BJP and RSS were trying to impose autocratic rule in the nation and their main aim was to destroy the federal system and build a Hindu nation.

Following deaths of RSS, CPI (M) workers, Kannur shutdown

The deaths of an RSS worker and CPI (M) activist in Kerala resulted in a shutdown of Kannur and Mahe (part of Puducherry) on Tuesday, with police being on their toes to prevent any violence.

Amit Shah lists Congress's failures, BJP's achievements ahead of Karnataka-elections

BJP President Amit Shah spoke about issues concerning poll-bound Karnataka in an interview to Hindustan Times and said his party will win an absolute majority.

Daughter confined for two-years by mother for having Muslim-boyfriend, rescued

A 24-year-old Kerala woman, Anjali Prakash, was rescued on May 1 from a rented house in Mangaluru, where her mother, Vineetha, confined her for two years for allegedly having an affair with a Muslim youth.

RSS defamation case: Court summons Rahul Gandhi on June 12

A Bhiwandi court has asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on June 12 to record his plea in a defamation case filed against him by an RSS functionary.

Sadhvi wants public-killing of cow-slaughterers, Keraliites respond with beef recipes

The topic of beef has brought about a rare unity across Kerala.

BJP MP questions Jinnah's portrait at Aligarh Muslim University

A BJP MP has asked Aligarh Muslim University to explain why it displays a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, triggering a row days after a student sought permission to hold an RSS Shakha on its premises.

Another-gem-of-a-comment: Vijay Rupani says Narad knew everything like Google

Just when we were reeling from Tripura CM's 'Internet existed during Mahabharata time' remark, his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani said Narad knew everything about the world just like Google.

Delhi: Protests against film screening on 'love jihad' at JNU

The screening of a film on the contentious "love jihad" issue at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi was disrupted by some student groups, who alleged that a hate campaign was being propagated by showing the movie.

Karnataka elections: Rahul Gandhi promises 1 crore jobs in manifesto

Congress President Rahul Gandhi released Karnataka Manifesto 2018-2023 on Friday and promised 1 crore jobs in a span of five years.

Karnataka polls: Congress manifesto released by Rahul promises 1cr jobs

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today released the party's election manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly polls that promises the creation of 1 corer jobs over five years.

For dinner with Yogi, Dalit family asked to 'keep-it-simple'

As part of BJP's 'Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan', which was launched by PM Narendra Modi on Ambedkar Jayanti, UP CM Yogi Adityanath will dine at a Dalit's house in village Kadhai Madhupur under Patti assembly segment of Pratapgarh, reports HT.

Former VHP leader Pravin Togadia begins his indefinite fast

Former VHP leader Pravin Togadia began his indefinite fast in Ahmedabad in support of his demands, including construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

2007 Mecca Masjid blast: All accused, including Swami Aseemanand, acquitted

All accused in the Mecca Masjid blast of 2007, including Swami Aseemanand, have been acquitted by a Special NIA Court in Hyderabad.

Pravin Togadia quits VHP; VS Kokje elected new party president

Vishwa Hindu Parishad veteran Pravin Togadia quit the outfit on Saturday after his nominee Raghav Reddy lost the party's presidential election, held for the first time since it was founded in 1964.

Muslim groups plan protest rally to save religion, country

Imarat Shariah (House of Shariah), which is headquartered in Patna, and All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), will hold a protest rally in Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Sunday.

7 reasons why BJP's lotus has bloomed in full swing

On this day in 1980, two young leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani took the bold decision of forming the BJP by dismantling Jan Sangh. As its first party president, Vajpayee gave the party's clarion call "Andhera Chhatega, Suraj Niklega, Kamal Khilega."

Bharat Bandh: Are political parties in overdrive about Dalit-votes?

On Monday, Dalits called a nationwide bandh protesting Supreme Court's March 20 judgment "diluting" the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Mohan Bhagwat: Congress-mukt Bharat isn't RSS language

Highlighting the importance that RSS gives to inclusion, its chief Mohan Bhagwat recently claimed that slogans like "Congress-mukt Bharat" are political phrases, and are not a part of Sangh's vocabulary.

RSS: Supremo Mohan Bhagwat's fake profiles used to vitiate atmosphere

Will hunt down killers of Karnataka BJP, RSS workers: Shah

BJP President Amit Shah said his party -if voted to power- would hunt down the killers of RSS and BJP workers in Karnataka and hand out severest of punishment to them.