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Topic: Bajrang Dal

‘Hindus are suffering more’ — VHP, Bajrang Dal hold protests across Delhi-NCR over Nuh violence

Hindutva groups say protests are meant to project 'Hindu unity'. Chanting slogans & waving posters, protesters say 'If they (Muslims) don’t stop, we'll also forget our limits'.

‘Hanuman bhakt’ Kamal Nath unites with Bajrang Sena. What it means for Congress in Madhya Pradesh

Ranveer Pateriya says his outfit worked for Yogi’s campaign as well as Ram Janmabhoomi but BJP gave nothing. Praises PCC chief for working towards cow protection.

‘People are fed up’ — Congress plan to set up anti-moral policing squad in Karnataka

Home minister G. Parameshwara announced Tuesday that police unit would be set up. Another minister, M.B. Patil, has proposed launching helpline called ‘Peaceful Karnataka’.

For Congress’ Karnataka victory, don’t just credit Bajrangbali, vanar sena also did the job

Senior Congress leaders, who played a major role in the election but were not involved in the manifesto issue, are not liking the fact that the credit is only going to Bajrangbali.

While BJP & Congress clash over Bajrang Dal, all Bengaluru voters really want is employment, loans

Bajrang Dal, which Congress promised to 'ban' if voted to power, has presence in coastal Karnataka. In Bengaluru, the issue may not be a 'game-changer', but could neutralise anti-incumbency.

Congress in damage control mode over ‘Bajrang Dal ban’ in Karnataka after BJP launches all-out attack

Former Karnataka CM Veerappa Moily has said there was no suggestion to ban Bajrang Dal, while other leaders have tried to counter BJP accusations of insulting god Hanuman.

BJP plans Hanuman Chalisa recitals in Karnataka after Modi attacks Congress for pitching ‘Bajrang Dal ban’

Faced with anti-incumbency in state, BJP seems to be using Bajrang Dal issue to consolidate its Hindu vote base. Congress has said Lord Hanuman & Bajrang Dal can’t be equated.

‘Approval’ for press freedom day celebrations & war of words over Karnataka poll manifesto

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘First they locked up Ram, now Hanuman…’, says Modi after Congress pitches Bajrang Dal ban in poll manifesto

PM was addressing a rally in poll-bound Karnataka, hours after Congress released its manifesto for the 10 May assembly polls, which referred to Bajrang Dal & PFI as divisive forces.

‘Have faith in Maa Sharda’, says Muslim worker at MP temple after govt directive to fire non-Hindus

After deputy secretary of MP's Religious Trust & Endowments ministry wrote to Maa Sharda temple management to remove Muslim workers, senior committee member says 'no one will lose job'.

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.