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RSS outlook at 100: From ‘Third Way’ economics to a civilisational worldview (IANS Analysis)

Mukesh Ranjan | October 2, 2025 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) turned 100, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat’s much-awaited address at Nagpur was both reflective and forward-looking. He linked the legacy of icons like Guru Tegh Bahadur, Mahatma Gandhi, and Lal Bahadur Shastri with the Sangh’s own 100-year journey.

Crackdown on encroachments in Sambhal; marriage hall demolished, mosque given time

IANS | October 2, 2025 3:23 PM

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 2 (IANS) On Dussehra day, the district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal launched a major demolition drive against illegal encroachments, bringing down a marriage hall built on government land in Rawa Buzurg village, officials said.

Our govt realising Bapu, Shastri's vision: CM Yogi

IANS | October 2, 2025 2:48 PM

Gorakhpur, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation and Lal Bahadur Shastri, the former Prime Minister - on their birth anniversaries.

Gujarat Minister performs 'Shastra Puja' for peace and security

IANS | October 2, 2025 2:47 PM

Surat, Oct 2 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghvi on Thursday performed Shastra Puja at the Surat Police Headquarters, praying for the peace, security, and safety of the state.

Black chapter in Uttarakhand's history: CM Dhami recalls Rampur Tiraha massacre, slams SP

IANS | October 2, 2025 2:33 PM

Muzaffarnagar, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday paid tribute to the martyrs of the statehood movement at a ceremony organised at Shaheed Sthal, Rampur Tiraha in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.

Unique tradition of killing Ravan in Kota: Jethi community tramples clay effigy with their feet

IANS | October 2, 2025 2:10 PM

Kota, Oct 2 (IANS) India is a land of diverse and deeply rooted traditions, and when it comes to Dussehra, each region has its own unique way of symbolising the victory of good over evil. In Rajasthan’s Hadoti region, the small but culturally rich Jethi community upholds a distinctive tradition of ‘killing’ Ravan, not by burning, but by trampling a clay effigy underfoot.

Emphasises potential of our land: PM Modi praises Mohan Bhagwat's centenary address

IANS | October 2, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's centenary Dussehra address, calling it an "inspiring" speech that highlights the organisation's contributions to nation-building.

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RSS outlook at 100: From ‘Third Way’ economics to a civilisational worldview (IANS Analysis)

Crackdown on encroachments in Sambhal; marriage hall demolished, mosque given time

Our govt realising Bapu, Shastri's vision: CM Yogi

Gujarat Minister performs 'Shastra Puja' for peace and security

Black chapter in Uttarakhand's history: CM Dhami recalls Rampur Tiraha massacre, slams SP

Unique tradition of killing Ravan in Kota: Jethi community tramples clay effigy with their feet

Emphasises potential of our land: PM Modi praises Mohan Bhagwat's centenary address

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