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DNA of people living in ‘Akhand Bharat’ for over 40,000 yrs same, says RSS chief Bhagwat

Speaking at lecture series to mark 100 yrs of RSS, Bhagwat said Sangh doesn’t work against anyone, but to keep society in good health, added Hindu does not imply ‘Hindu vs all’.

‘Maal toh yahan se gaya hai’—Bhagwat’s cryptic message on why RSS takes ‘discredit’ for swayamsevaks

Addressing lecture series to mark 100 yrs of RSS, sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat said swayamsevaks are working in several fields, and the work they do is independent of the Sangh.

How ‘troublemaker’ TDP MLAs are irking Naidu, giving YSRCP ammo to target ruling NDA

The opposition YSRCP has been cashing in on the controversies of TDP MLAs to present them as 'a disturbing picture of the ruling party’s leadership.'

‘Gandhi family is God, I’m their devotee’—DK Shivakumar apologises for reciting RSS anthem

The Karnataka dy CM & state Congress chief sang the anthem in assembly last week, sparking backlash from some party colleagues. 'Born a Congressman, will die as one,' he said Tuesday.

MP Congress chief says women from state consume most alcohol in the country, BJP seeks apology

Jitu Patwari claims BJP govt's policies have turned Madhya Pradesh, which was once perceived as the land of prosperity, into a state drowned in intoxication.

Why Delhi HC said Modi’s degree is exempt from RTI, can’t be disclosed to ‘satisfy public curiosity’

Ruling sets aside a Central Information Commission order that allowed an examination of Delhi University records of students who completed BA in 1978, when Modi says he graduated.

Dasara invite to Muslim author irks Karnataka BJP, Mysuru MP seeks her ‘clarity on reverence’

Siddaramaiah govt has invited Booker Prize-winning Kannada author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Dasara festivities in Mysuru, which begin with offerings to Goddess Chamundeshwari.

BJP takes cue from CPI(M) in TN, both open their offices for inter-caste couples to marry

CPI(M)’s move came in reaction to 'honour killing' in Tirunelveli, tapping into its ideological position on inter-caste harmony. BJP followed with demand for special law for honour killings.

‘No further arrests’—SC relief to ex-BSP MLC Haji Iqbal’s sons. Family faces ’32 UP police cases’

The sons claim that every time they get bail, Uttar Pradesh police files new case to keep them languishing in jail. Iqbal also faces CBI, ED probe in sand mining cases. 

What’s in latest ADR report beyond Naidu being CM with highest assets & Mamata lowest

According to report, 11 CMs have declared liabilities of Rs 1 crore or above. Pema Khandu & Siddaramaiah top this list, with liabilities of Rs 180 crore & Rs 23 crore, respectively.

On Camera

Why district judges almost never make it to India’s Supreme Court

Indian judiciary has a corrosive imbalance between the bar and the bench. Those who supervise the district judiciary do so without the lived experience that is essential for meaningful reform.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.