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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicRashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh

Topic: Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh

Found a ‘life of purpose’ through RSS, understanding Sangh not that simple, says PM Modi

Sangh provides a clear direction toward what can truly be called a purpose in life, the prime minister asserts.

Validating Aryan invasion or statement of rights? Rahul remark reignites ‘Adivasi’ vs ‘Vanvasi’ debate

RSS & affiliates reject term 'Adivasi', saying it goes against idea of united India, and prefer 'Vanvasi'. But others oppose latter term, saying it implies tribals are 'uncivilised'.  

‘Every nation has citizen data’ — Mohan Bhagwat bats for NRC, says nothing to do with Muslims

Speaking at a book launch in Guwahati, Bhagwat also said that citizenship laws will provide protection to persecuted minorities in neighbouring countries.

How RSS inspired a young widow to build an all-women’s organisation across India

In 1936, RSS founder KB Hedgewar inspired educationist Lakshmi Bai Kelkar, with the Sangh’s ideology, resulting in the Rashtra Sevika Samiti. Today it runs parallel to the RSS.

RSS says westernisation biggest challenge, will make young recruits aware of family values

RSS general secretary Suresh Bhayyaji Joshi says 1 lakh young people have been identified and they will be trained to strengthen RSS footprint in the country.

With Shivraj govt backing, RSS affiliate prepares for global gurukul push

The Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal wants to bring together gurukuls from different countries and practices, and develop a modern gurukul system for implementation.

On Camera

Officers Qureshi, Singh & Deosthalee on KBC hot seat—a Bollywood-like spectacle

At one point in the episode, Commander Deosthalee, who is the first Indian woman to command a naval warship, compared the three of them to a trishul—such was their synergy.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?