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to Right-wing intimidation is not anger or fear, but an impishness that leaves his opponents looking both petty and outdated.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

Mamata Banerjee vs the Election Commission—Why India needs an annual voter list revision

We cannot absolve the Election Commission of all the blame, but we must emphasise that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee must shoulder the lion’s share of the responsibility for these exclusions.

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.