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Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

RSS wants to control all institutions, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said he takes “constant abuse” by the RSS and BJP as a “gift” which has strengthened him as he has learnt a lot from them.

26 Jan 2019 2:08 AM

Rahul Gandhi said he feels like giving PM Modi a hug when he abuses him. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘Abuses from BJP, RSS is the biggest gift for me,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that he doesn’t hate PM Modi but only had differences in views.

25 Jan 2019 3:09 PM

In the previous posts, PM Modi had spoken about his childhood- how he grew up as the son of tea-seller, his inclination towards BJP’s ideological mentor RSS, his two-year-long visit to the Himalayas. (Photo: officialhumansofbombay/Instagram)

‘I used to live in a jungle alone for 5 days every year’: PM Modi

In the recent post of 'Humans of Bombay', PM Modi talks about his life returning from the mountains.

23 Jan 2019 12:58 PM

'If we want our country to reach the top, then we all should learn to sacrifice,' Bhagwat said. (Photo: ANI)

No war, but soldiers are dying on borders: Mohan Bhagwat

Furthermore, Bhagwat said the responsibility of safeguarding the country should not be solely shouldered by the Forces.

18 Jan 2019 11:18 AM

‘It is a matter of shame that a state like Goa is being governed by a chief minister who is severely ill. The state deserves better,’ Former Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingkar said. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Shameful that severely-ill Parrikar continues to be CM’: Ex-Goa RSS chief

Velingkar, once strong supporter of Parrikar, fell out with him after BJP-led state govt decided to give grants to English medium schools.

10 Jan 2019 4:57 PM

About 5,769 people have been arrested and 1,869 cases registered so far. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala violence: Peaceful Sunday in Kerala, over 5700 people arrested

Pinarayi Vijayan has asked the BJP national leadership to instruct its cadre in Kerala to stop creating violence in the state

07 Jan 2019 8:14 AM

Alleging 'mysterious link between CPI(M) and radical outfits to destroy' the traditions of the Lord Ayyappa temple, a meeting of the Samiti leaders on Thursday also sought an NIA probe into the entry of two women into Sabarimala temple with the support of a Maoist group, hurting sentiments of devotees of Lord Ayyappa. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala Karma Samiti to intensify protests on women's entry into temple

BJP leaders who met RSS leadership said they would support Samiti's agitation to protect faith of Lord Ayyappa devotees.

04 Jan 2019 6:21 PM

The fact that BJP rallies have tended to foment trouble in the past must also be considered, as well as the possible presence of more radical elements from the RSS, its ideological wing, or the Bajrang Dal in such events and disturb the peace in communally-sensitive West Bengal. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Row over yatra in Bengal

The very idea of democracy will be nullified if such impediments are placed in the path of normal political activities.

22 Dec 2018 12:03 AM

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Thursday organised discussion on 'Future of Banks in India' - was moderated by its co-convener Ashwani Mahajan. (Photo: PTI)

Make sure private banks stay in Indian hands: RSS affiliate to new RBI Guv

‘None of us want India home grown banks be allowed in hands of foreign players,’ SJM said.

13 Dec 2018 8:20 PM

Speaking at a VHP rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, the RSS executive head said, 'Those in power today had promised to construct a Ram temple. They should listen to people and fulfil the demand of temple in Ayodhya. They are aware of the sentiments.' (Photo: File)

‘Those in power today had promised Ram temple’: RSS leader’s dig at BJP

Without naming BJP, Joshi said, 'We are not begging for it. We are expressing our emotions. The country wants ‘Ram rajya’.'

09 Dec 2018 2:27 PM

Besides Joshi, VHP president Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje and its international working president Alok Kumar are also expected to address the rally. (Representational image)

Thousands gathered in Delhi for VHP rally to demand bill for Ram temple

The campaign will culminate at Prayag with a ‘Dharam Sansad’ of priests and saints.

09 Dec 2018 1:24 PM

In an exclusive interview to PTI, Karat, her party's lone woman politburo member, claimed the entry of women of all ages into the Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala is not about religion but politics for the BJP. (Photo: File)

RSS leading 'forces of darkness', it's now fight of ideas in Kerala: CPI(M) leader

Allegations against RSS-BJP came as Kerala witnessed protests by devotees opposing the entry of women of menstrual age into the Sabarimala.

09 Dec 2018 12:59 PM

He also claimed that a past government had promised about handing over the disputed piece of land to the Hindu community. (Photo: ANI)

If world's tallest statue can be made, why not Ram Temple, asks RSS leader

Hosable said, "The patience of Hindu's must not be tested. We will not fight with them but will stay persistent.'

03 Dec 2018 2:59 PM

Speaking at a rally organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on the Ram temple issue in Ayodhya, Mohan Bhagwat also said this should be the 'decisive phase of the agitation'. (Photo: File)

Time for patience over: RSS chief on construction of Ram temple

'A yr ago, I myself had said be patient. Now we need to mobilise people. Now we should demand a law,' Bhagwat said.

26 Nov 2018 9:39 AM

Communist Party of India (Marxist) politburo member S Ramachandran Pillai said RSS was responsible for the stand-off on entry of menstruating women in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab | @s.ramachandranpillai)

RSS acting like ‘Taliban, Khalistan terrorists’ in Sabarimala issue: CPI(M)

Ramchandran Pillai defended remarks by CPI(M) Kerala State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan who had also likened RSS with terror outfit.

21 Nov 2018 7:29 PM

Police sources claimed they had information that the protesters might create trouble at Sannidhanam and therefore, precautions were taken accordingly. (Photo: PTI)

Midnight clashes at Sabarimala; BJP, RSS protest outside Kerala CM’s house

'We have organised state-wide protest against this emergency like situation in the state,' Yuvamorcha state president Prakash said.

19 Nov 2018 8:15 AM

Union Minister Ananth Kumar Kumar passed away from complications following cancer and infections, BJP office said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Condolences pour in for Ananth Kumar

A tragic loss to public life in country, says President.

13 Nov 2018 12:21 AM

RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said RSS was 'not putting pressure' on government as 'we respect the law and the Constitution which is why there has been delay.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Hindus ‘insulted’ by apex court for not making Ayodhya issue ‘priority’: RSS

RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said organisation 'will not hesitate to launch agitation for Ram temple, if needed'.

02 Nov 2018 4:50 PM

RBI Governor Urjit Patel should also 'restrain his officials from making differences public,' said the RSS official, Ashwani Mahajan, in an interview on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

RBI chief should work with govt or quit: RSS economic wing head

Ashwani Mahajan is chief of the RSS's Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) economic group.

01 Nov 2018 8:10 AM

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya. (Photo: File | ANI)

Now fulfil Congress govt's 1994 'promise' on Ram temple: RSS to Centre

RSS joint general secretary also said issue of building Ram temple at Ayodhya was not just limited to the Hindu and Muslim communities.

31 Oct 2018 7:47 PM

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