Congress, BJP spar over Adityanath's elevation
As Hindutva hardliner Yogi Adityanath was set to assume the reins of UP, Congress leader Veerappa Moily called it the "biggest assault" on secularism, but the party's official reaction was tempered with caution as it said it will act as "watchdog of people's interest".
Mar 18, 2017, 22:52 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi prays at Kashi Vishwanath, Kal Bhairav temples; leads road show
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday prayed at the famous Kashi Vishwanath and Kal Bhairav temples, and paid tributes to Hindutva ideologue Madan Mohan Malviya as part of his roadshow, in a bid to rally voters around the BJP in this holy town of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Mar 04, 2017, 20:46 PM IST
'BJP gaining in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections after Hindutva introduced in campaign'
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy has claimed that BJP is now gaining in UP Assembly Elections after Hindutva introduced in the party campaign.
Feb 22, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
SC verdict banning use of religion to garner votes can be exploited: Jamaat
The recent Supreme Court verdict that outlawed appealing for votes in the name of religion, caste, and other identities can be "exploited" by parties campaigning using the "Hindutva plank", Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on Saturday said.
Jan 07, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
'Hindutva a way of life and not religion': Supreme Court to continue hearing of 1995 verdict
The Supreme Court will on Monday continue its hearing on the Hindutva case which deals with electoral malpractices arising out of its 1995 judgment.
Jan 02, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
Seeking votes in name of religion is 'corrupt practice', says SC
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday said no politician can seek vote in the name of caste, creed, or religion.
Jan 02, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
Parliament did nothing to curb religion's misuse in polls: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said Parliament has done nothing in the last two decades to stop misuse of religion for electoral gains.
Oct 20, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
SC set to review two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling; Can politicians be allowed to seek votes in name of Hinduism?
Nearly two decades back, the apex court had allowed politicians to seek votes by using words like "Hindutva" and "Hinduism".
Oct 18, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
Congress not to project a CM candidate in Gujarat
Congress may have projected Sheila Dikshit as its chief ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh but it has no such plans for Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where elections are due next year.
Aug 28, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
Seers, religious orders need to work towards a modern India: PM Modi
Seers and the various religious orders can play a major role in making India modern and prosperous, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, noting that many of them have taken up public welfare works like building toilets and providing health care facilities.
Jul 22, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
M J Akbar -- from being a Congress MP to Modi's minister
Akbar, who was recently elected to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh, is seen as an articulate and modern Muslim voice in BJP who can also be trusted to defend it at times on the strident Hindutva pitch with his eloquent evocation of Modi's developmental agenda.
Jul 05, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy may soon form Virat Hindustan Sansadiya Sangam of MPs for grand Hindutva concept
Senior BJP leader and a proponent of Hindutva ideology Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said that he may form a forum of Members of Parliaments to advocate a larger Hindutva concept.
Apr 30, 2016, 12:42 PM IST
Hindus had decided to go secular post independence: Subramanian Swamy
Quite vocal about his views on Hindutva, senior BJP leader and a man of letters Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said that the decision to be secular after India attained independence was of Hindus.
Mar 19, 2016, 09:35 AM IST
Christian organistation seeks ban on publication of book on Jesus
A Christian organisation has sought ban on publication of a controversial book penned by brother of Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, claiming Jesus Christ was a Tamil Hindu.
Feb 24, 2016, 18:46 PM IST
BJP government thrusting Hindutva on country, will oppose it: AIMPLB
Nomani also demanded that 'namaz' should be taught to students of schools and government employees.
Feb 02, 2016, 00:40 AM IST
Hindu Mahasabha workers hail Nathuram Godse on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary
When the nation is observing January 30 as the 68th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Hindu Mahasabha decided to 'celebrate' the day with pomp and show.
Jan 30, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
'Subhas Chandra Bose had named INA brigades after Nehru, Gandhi not Savarkar'
Recently, Ramchandra Guha said the government under PM Narendra Modi was the "most anti-intellectual" the country ever had.
Jan 27, 2016, 11:55 AM IST
Modi govt's culture minister may one day drape sarees around naked statues at Khajuraho: Nayantara Sahgal
Author Nayantara Sahgal on Saturday criticised the Narendra Modi government for not being open-minded.
Who says what's in a name; these Muslim boys gain inner strength and energy by 'Ram naam'
A group of Muslim boys from UP's Allahabad have come up with a unique spiritual way to gain inner strength and energy.
Jan 12, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Hindu Gods: Forgotten in India, revered in Japan; at least 20 deities are regularly worshipped
You will be surprised to know that at least 20 Hindu Gods are regularly worshipped in Japan.
Jan 11, 2016, 18:36 PM IST
