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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicCow worship

Topic: Cow worship

Savarkar wanted the Narasimha to be the symbol of Hindu Rashtra. ‘A cow is ghatiya’

In ‘The New Icon’, Arun Shourie dives into Savarkar’s books, essays, speeches and statements to answer lingering questions about the Hindutva ideologue.

Battle on two fronts as BJP, Congress, RJD trade barbs on cows and Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi’s reference to the cow as ‘mother’ Thursday, and Rahul Gandhi’s continuing campaign to differentiate Hinduism and Hindutva, have led to a fierce war of words.

Manipur journalist & activist booked for Facebook posts faced NSA, sedition charges before

Journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem and activist Erendro Leichombam were booked for their social media message posted in the wake of state BJP chief Tikendra Singh’s Covid-related death.

Cow is a constant cool in Indian politics. But BJP’s mix of faith and science troubling

Since Modi assumed power in 2014 as Prime Minister, the cow has been in the news perhaps as much as he himself.

Savarkar wanted to smash caste system, cooked prawns and didn’t worship the cow

From his criticism of the caste system to disapproval of Gandhi’s views, Savarkar, in his thoughts and writings, was far ahead of his times.

Hit by contradictions — from cow to caste

Why BJP can't realize its dream of uniting with culture (Hindutva) what sociology (caste) divided.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.