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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Hindutva

BJP needs caste coalitions for Hindutva drive. It can solve inter-group animosities

Caste is one form of social linkage that has mutated over centuries. From being fairly flexible and affording some mobility pre-CE, it became more closed and inward-looking, especially with the Islamic invasion.

Rebels of the Right. The radical Hindutva challenge to the Sangh is as old as RSS itself

As opposition to the RSS, Jana Sangh, and BJP’s hold on Hindutva grow louder, a look at how similar ideological battles have played out in the past within the Hindutva movement.

From ‘destroyer of GC Hindus’ to ‘Maulana Modi’ jibes, BJP’s new opposition is arising from within

New Delhi: A day after the Pahalgam attack, the X account of Chhattisgarh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party posted: “Dharma poocha, jaati nahi…Yaad rakhenge...

Linking Hinduism with caste and Islam with terror is against Indian philosophy: Nitin Gadkari

Speaking at the launch of MP Pavan K Varma's book, Gadkari reiterated that misinterpretation of faith is not part of India’s original civilisational ethos.

Bihar’s new Hindu Sherni just got out of jail. Hindutva gets louder, younger

Khushbu Pandey built a following with viral Hindutva videos and fiery speeches. Out after 48 days in jail over a rioting case, she’s planning a comeback and mentoring other “shernis”.

How Hindi became Tamil’s ‘sworn enemy’, long before the Stalin-Modi govt tussle over language

The Hindi-Tamil row has reared its head again, with CM MK Stalin accusing the Centre of imposing Hindi through its three-language policy. Tamil Nadu currently follows a two-language policy.

At Madurai congress, delegates approach delicate question: is CPI(M) an ‘atheist’ party

The party discussed the need to ‘reach out to believers’ to convey that CPI(M) is not against religious beliefs, it is learnt.

‘Must bring Hindutva movement closer to awareness of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb’—Shashi Tharoor

The MP-author was speaking at an event in Delhi hours after passing of Waqf Bill in LS & before the passing in RS. If polarisation continues, India might lose out, he said.

Shivaji has been promoted from Maratha pride to Hindutva hero. His legacy keeps evolving

Like other monarchs of his time, Shivaji needed divine sanction but he didn’t hesitate to break religious rules.

At CPI(M) congress, Prakash Karat says Left only consistent force that can take on Hindutva forces

With the sudden demise last year of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, the 24th congress of the party will also select a new leader for the post.

On Camera

Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.