Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Fresh protests over release of 11 gang rapists by India

Demonstrators in several states protest against release of Hindu men convicted of gang raping a pregnant Muslim woman during 2002 Gujarat state violence.

Indian parliament begins voting for new president

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nominated candidate Draupadi Murmu is in the lead for the mainly ceremonial role, with results set to be announced later this week.

RSS will either destroy India or India will destroy them: Arundhati Roy

Roy believes that a "vast population of Indian people will not participate in the hate festival" and eventually defeat the far-right political establishment to save the country's secular character.

Gandhi's murder: Debate rages still over Hindutva ideology role

While two new books offer opposing views on the role of the far-right RSS in the assassination of the spiritual and political leader, Hindutva ideology remains a common thread.

America’s simmering Hindutva extremism problem

The Biden administration, whether aware or not, is aiding and abetting the reach and influence of Hindu nationalist groups through associated charity organisations.

Muslim bloc OIC reaffirms 'unequivocal' support for Kashmir

The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation asks India to refrain from altering the demographic structure of India-administered Kashmir that India unilaterally annexed last August, Pakistani foreign office says.

India’s George Floyd cases shed light on police brutality in the country

How torture in police custody recently caused two deaths and triggered a strong movement against the heavyhandedness of Indian police.

Pakistan slams Indian court order freeing 2007 train blast suspects

Of the four acquitted is Swami Aseemanand, a former affiliate of far-right outfit Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the parent of India's ruling party. He had earlier confessed to bombing the train in which 68 people, mostly Pakistanis, were killed.

India's ruling BJP faces catch-22 situation with citizenship bill

Lawmakers of the lower house of parliament passed the bill that excludes Muslims and contradicts an anti-immigrant accord, despite protests in three northeastern states.

Strike hits Indian state after women enter temple

Police say one person, part of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party protests, died and another 15 were injured in violence after two women defied a centuries-old ban by entering Sabarimala temple, provoking right-wing and traditionalists' anger.

Muslims 'terrified' as Hindu hardliners in India demand temple rebuilding

Rally called by far-right Hindu groups draws tens of thousands in northern Indian city of Ayodhya, as demands grow to build a Hindu temple on a site where a mosque was demolished in 1992, sparking deadly Hindu-Muslim violence.

India's far-right RSS want to customise the perfect baby

India's Hindutva group have proposed a eugenics program that promises fair-skinned and smart customised babies, but it's facing a backlash on social media. Here are 9 things that you need to know about the program: