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TopicVishwa Hindu Parishad

Topic: Vishwa Hindu Parishad

‘Hindu money for Hindu cause’: Jammu college recognition revoked, VHP says other states should note

National Medical Commission withdrew nod to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to run MBBS course citing non-compliance, days after row over Muslim admissions.

VHP, Bajrang Dal’s Garba action plan—women helpline to report harassment, prevent ‘love jihad’ 

In Surat, Bajrang Dal asked organisers to ensure those performing are not scantily clad. It said those attending should also refrain from wearing ‘backless’, ‘deep neck’ outfits.

Nun arrests row raging, new tension for BJP—VHP wants Rajasthan govt to probe missionaries’ ‘black deeds’

VHP's Surendra Jain has called for the establishment of a judicial commission for the inquiry into conversions in Rajasthan.

VHP & Bajrang Dal accuse Mumbai Police of brutality, call to ‘protect Hindus’

2 separate incidents have sparked outrage among VHP and Bajrang Dal members, who also took to the streets demanding suspension of the officers who 'assaulted' their workers.

‘Terror has a religion,’ says VHP, questions Muslim leaders’ ‘silence’ on Pahalgam attack

In a statement, VHP leader Surendra Jain described Tuesday’s terror attack as ‘Pakistan’s declaration of open war against Bharat’.

Diljit Dosanjh disrupts Hindu Right imagination—a masterclass in GOAT patriotism

Dosanjh’s response to Right-wing intimidation is not anger or fear, but an impishness that leaves his opponents looking both petty and outdated.

Allahabad HC judges participate in VHP event, draw flak for ‘gross violation of secular principles’

VHP legal cell's event, that saw Justices Dinesh Pathak & Shekhar Yadav participation, was held in HC's library hall. VHP says they were invited 'to address specific topics as faculty'.

Tribal land being usurped in name of mosques, must be returned, VHP tells joint panel on Waqf Bill

As Jharkhand polls approach, VHP has written to joint committee on waqf bill, requesting provisions in law to ensure waqf boards don't 'violate' constitutional protections for STs.

Take every possible step for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, beware of infiltration — VHP to Modi govt

VHP president Alok Kumar says organisation received many 'distress calls' from Bangladesh, asks govt to not turn blind eye, while encouraging it to maintain good ties with neighbour.

Nayanthara’s ‘Annapoorani’ taken off Netflix ‘after VHP complaint about Ram’s portrayal as meat-eater’

Directed by Nilesh Krishnaa, ‘Annapoorani’ was released in theatres on 1 December and began streaming on Netflix on 29 December. Co-producers Zee issue apology.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.