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VHP chief says Hindu’s lynching in Bangladesh ‘challenges core of secularism’, urges Modi govt to act

Alok Kumar's remarks come at a time when Bangladesh has been plunged into violence ahead of polls. RSS affiliate announces protests over 'continued violence' against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Maharashtra BJP backs VHP’s ‘only Hindus at garba’ diktat— ‘why take part when you don’t do idol worship’

Maharashtra BJP spokesperson says Quran strictly prohibits idol worship. ‘So for such people participating in garba is an insult to their own faith’.  

India a sufferer, don’t sermonise us, VHP chief tells nations urging restraint after Pahalgam attack

In interview with ThePrint, VHP chief Alok Kumar says ‘Pakistan should be ready to face consequences for its misdeeds’; adds India will retaliate in full measure at the right time.

Watch CutTheClutter: Nagpur clashes, Chhaava & why Aurangzeb continues to divide Indian society

In Episode 1623 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the super-hit film, Aurangzeb's legacy & Maharashtra politics in backdrop of Nagpur clashes.

VHP’s message to Hindus: marry by 25, have 2-3 children, ‘or become minority in next 50 yrs’

Resolution was passed by VHP’s central board of trustees in 3-day meeting held in Prayagraj; it also called attention to ‘families moving away from time-tested Hindu customs’.

In Maharashtra, Sangh Parivar seeks votes for Hindutva with ‘vote jihad’ warnings, sant sammelans

After BJP's poor performance in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, Sangh outfits are trying to galvanise Hindu voters by citing threats Muslims allegedly pose to their community.

After Organiser, VHP bats for common population policy, wants 2-child norm for all in UCC

VHP leader Surendra Kumar Jain also talks about need to check 'demographic imbalance'. Organiser editorial had linked this to areas with 'significant Muslim population growth'.

Gyanvapi site should be handed over to Hindus, shift mosque to another place — VHP after ASI report

VHP believes 'this righteous action shall be an important step towards creating amicable relations between the two prominent communities of Bharat,' says working president Alok Kumar.

Muslim book vendor beaten up by VHP women members in Ujjain for ‘misbehaviour’

Vendor Virak Saleem of Punjab denies charges, says he was writing down phone numbers of customers who had asked for certain books that weren’t available with him at the time.

Who is Nuh accused Bittu Bajrangi? Gau rakshak, vegetable vendor, self-styled ‘saviour’ of Hindu women

Raj Kumar alias Bittu Bajrangi has been sent to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with 31 July communal violence. He was booked in another Nuh case earlier, but was let off on bail.

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Xi’s military shake-up — stripping power from China’s central military command

The latest purging campaign blurs the line between anti-graft drive and political consolidation under Xi’s rule.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

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.