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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Topic: Bajrang Dal

VHP posts ‘helpline numbers’ for ‘Hindus under threat from jihadists’, deletes list after outcry

VHP says a bigger list would be released soon, but 'requests' people to go to the police stations as a first resort and turn to them if no help is forthcoming.

Ayodhya mosques case ‘mastermind’ headed Hindutva outfit, posted communal videos on social media

Mahesh Mishra's Twitter videos call for killing 'anti-nationals', urge Hindus to not do trade with Muslims. He was held for allegedly dumping objectionable items outside Muslim religious places.

Bajrang Dal worker Harsha’s murder: 6 arrested, Shivamogga simmers after day of violence

FIRs have been filed over violence, destruction to property by mobs during Harsha Nagaraj’s funeral Monday. Curfew extended till Friday morning in Shivamogga.

Pakistan’s right to allow Indian aid for Afghanistan. Now listen to industrialists, normalise trade

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Amidst ongoing Hijab row, ‘murder’ of Bajrang Dal activist creates further tension in Karnataka

Deceased had participated in protests by Hindu students & groups against hijab, but Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has said no link between that & Harsha's alleged murder has emerged so far.

Non-Hindus not allowed to trade: Banners in Mangaluru removed, cops say no action possible

Banners came up ahead of temple fair in Dakshina Kannada last week. Police pulled them down, but found no grounds for legal action. VHP says purpose was achieved.

Karnataka Muslim youth killed hours after ‘hate speech’, Bajrang Dal member among 4 arrested

Sameer Shahpur of Karnataka's Gadag district succumbed to stab injuries sustained in an assault Monday by a group allegedly including Bajrang Dal members.

Church vandalised, school stormed, Xmas disrupted: These are 8 attacks on Christians since Oct

These incidents came on the back of 305 similar attacks that took place between January and September this year, according to a human rights report. 

Christians say they’re under attack by Shivraj’s MP. Home Minister denies rise in such crimes

Christian leaders say attack on Vidisha school Sunday is latest in a series of alleged atrocities. But home minister, police deny claim that crimes against community are on the rise.

Bajrang Dal to hold ‘strength marches’ at 1,000 places to educate youth on Ram Mandir history

With marches planned in 1,000 places around the country, Bajrang Dal aims to showcase its organisational strength and reach out to young people.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.