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RSS never believed in democracy, but in dictatorship: Owaisi on Bhagwat's NY remarks (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | August 31, 2026 1:02 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) AIMIM National President Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday strongly criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity, questioning the organisation's ideological position and alleging that the RSS does not believe in democracy but instead advocates a form of dictatorship.

'Will take to streets': KC Venugopal demands action against BJP leaders over ‘shuddhikaran’ row

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Congress on Monday hit out at the BJP after an FIR was registered against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on a ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony held at a venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, where party president Mallikarjun Kharge had addressed a rally, saying that Congress workers across the country will take to the streets this evening demanding prosecution of BJP leaders involved in the incident.

BJP criticises Owaisi over remarks on PM Modi’s Uzbekistan honour; Shiv Sena says 'maybe Babur is in your DNA'

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The BJP on Monday attacked AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour and said that "probably Babur is in his DNA."

JPSC-JSSC scam: CID uncovers result manipulation, answer scripts rewritten outside strong rooms

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:01 PM

Ranchi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing irregularities in Jharkhand's JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations, has uncovered a massive scam involving a sophisticated racket that ranged from software-based result manipulation to removing answer scripts from highly secure strong rooms for rewriting.

Half-truths and hatred: BJP steps up heat on Rahul after case filed against him in Uttarakhand

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A day after the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi was booked in a case in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) upped the ante accusing the Congress leader of pursuing divisive politics and spreading hatred. Congress party hit back, saying that the move was a witch hunt and aimed at weakening his efforts to protect Dalits and the Constitution.

Human trafficking gang forcing women into prostitution busted at GB road brothel; three arrested

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday busted a human trafficking network involved in forcing women into prostitution at a brothel on GB Road, arresting three women and rescuing two victims.

'Matter of pride for every Indian': Uzbekistan's highest honour for PM Modi draws praise from parties

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) As Uzbekistan conferred its highest honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, politicians across party lines including the BJP and its allies welcomed the move, describing it as a "matter of pride for every Indian".

16-year-old gang-raped in moving sleeper bus in UP, abandoned at Delhi's Kashmere Gate

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was gang-raped inside an empty sleeper bus by its driver and conductor in Greater Noida earlier this month, police said on Monday, adding that both accused have been arrested in connection with the case.

3-year-old nursery student sexually assaulted at Delhi school; bus driver arrested

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A case involving the sexual assault of a three-year-old nursery student at a private school in Delhi's Bawana has come to light. Police have arrested a school bus driver in connection with the incident, officials said on Monday.

‘Half justice served’: Ankit Balyan’s father reacts after two accused shooters killed in encounter

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The family of slain Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan has welcomed the killing of two accused shooters in a police encounter but said the remaining suspects must also be arrested for justice to be complete.

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RSS never believed in democracy, but in dictatorship: Owaisi on Bhagwat's NY remarks (IANS Exclusive)

'Will take to streets': KC Venugopal demands action against BJP leaders over ‘shuddhikaran’ row

BJP criticises Owaisi over remarks on PM Modi’s Uzbekistan honour; Shiv Sena says 'maybe Babur is in your DNA'

JPSC-JSSC scam: CID uncovers result manipulation, answer scripts rewritten outside strong rooms

Half-truths and hatred: BJP steps up heat on Rahul after case filed against him in Uttarakhand

Human trafficking gang forcing women into prostitution busted at GB road brothel; three arrested

'Matter of pride for every Indian': Uzbekistan's highest honour for PM Modi draws praise from parties

16-year-old gang-raped in moving sleeper bus in UP, abandoned at Delhi's Kashmere Gate

3-year-old nursery student sexually assaulted at Delhi school; bus driver arrested

‘Half justice served’: Ankit Balyan’s father reacts after two accused shooters killed in encounter

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