Vishwa Hindu Parishad

VHP founder Ashok Singhal: Engineer turned Hindutva warrior

A metallurgy engineer, Ashok Singhal metamorphosed into a Hindutva warrior who as VHP chief played an adequate foil in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement when the BJP led the political campaign in the la

Nov 17, 2015, 17:11 PM IST

Ashok Singhal's death: Five things you need to know about the VHP founder

VHP leader Ashok Singhal, who rose to prominence playing a leading role in the Ram Janambhoomi movement, dies at 89.

Nov 17, 2015, 16:02 PM IST

'Vishwa Hindu Parishad patron Ashok Singhal's health conditon improving'

Ashok Singhal's health condition improving, says VHP general secretary Champat Rai.

Nov 15, 2015, 09:43 AM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad patron Ashok Singhal 'very critical', say doctors

Ashok Singhal was admitted to a private hospital in Gurgaon late on Friday night after he complained of breathlessness.

Nov 14, 2015, 21:23 PM IST

Tipu Sultan row: Centre refuses to intervene

The Centre on Friday flatly refused to intervene in the brewing Tipu Sultan row in Karnataka saying the 'peaceful' debate over the issue must be continued, however, it would be unwise to expect any involvement by the government into the matter.

Nov 13, 2015, 11:48 AM IST

'Tipu Jayanti' violence: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders probe

A local Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader died and several others, including policemen, were injured in the violence on Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2015, 09:18 AM IST

Violence erupts over 'Tipu Jayanti' in Karnataka, VHP leader dies during protest

A local VHP leader died and several others, including policemen, were injured as violence erupted over the holding of the birth anniversary celebrations of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.

Nov 10, 2015, 14:02 PM IST

VHP writes to LG to stop beef sale in Delhi hotels, restaurants

Fuelling the beef debate further after the Kerala House controversy, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has written to Delhi Lt Governor demanding that alleged beef sale in hotel and restaurants in the national capital be checked immediately.

Nov 03, 2015, 22:45 PM IST

Pravin Togadia lauds Sushma for Geeta's return

VHP leader Pravin Togadia on Tuesday lauded External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for the return to India of Geeta, a deaf-and-mute woman after being stranded in Pakistan for years.

Oct 27, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

VHP, NGO asks police to allow Pak Hindus to stay in Jaisalmer

 Right wing organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and an NGO today asked the district police to allow the 88 members of migrant Hindu families from Pakistan to stay here for a fortnight.

Oct 20, 2015, 16:05 PM IST

Compulsion to be Hindu in order to attend Garba festival?

VHP minister says that it will be compulsory to be sprinkled by cows's urine in order to attend Garba festival. Muslim people opposes the minister's statement who speaks against them.

Oct 08, 2015, 11:35 AM IST

Hindus asked to sprinkle cow urine on themselves during Garba festival in Gujarat - Watch Video

A saffron outfit in Gujarat's Mandvi area in Kutch, 'Hindu Sangathan Yuva Morcha' announced recently that Hindus who wish to participate in the Garba events will have to apply 'tilak' on their forehead and sprinkle cow urine on their body.

Oct 05, 2015, 17:21 PM IST

Muslims asked to sprinkle cow urine on body in order to be part of Garba festivities

A Hindu organisation in Kutch, Gujrat has found some new ways to keep Muslims off garba venues during Navratras.

Oct 03, 2015, 22:13 PM IST

Muslims banned from Garba in Gujarat's Mandvi; Hindus asked to sprinkle cow urine on themselves

A saffron outfit in Gujarat's Mandvi area in Kutch, 'Hindu Sangathan Yuva Morcha' has issued a diktat not to allow Muslims in Garba events during Navratri festival

Oct 03, 2015, 12:35 PM IST

Hindu outfits demand arrest of rationalist writer

Hindu outfits Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on Wednesday demanded that the government should arrest rationalist Kannada writer K S Bhagwan for his "derogatory" remarks on Hindu Gods.

Oct 01, 2015, 00:41 AM IST

Broadband Internet services resume in Jammu and Kashmir

The internet services on broadband were restored on Sunday night in Jammu and Kashmir, two days after the state government had ordered termination of data services fearing trouble during the Eid al-Adha.

Sep 27, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

Ranchi tense after beef found in temple

 

Ranchi: Clashes between two communities and a shutdown were witnessed here on Saturday after a piece of beef was found in a temple.

Sep 26, 2015, 16:36 PM IST

VHP asks Centre to declassify Netaji files, lauds Mamata

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday appreciated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for declassifying files relating to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose and demanded the Centre to follow suit by making public all files in its possession to end "myths" about his death.

Sep 22, 2015, 16:48 PM IST

VHP supports Mohan Bhagwat's call for review of reservation policy

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday supported RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for a review of the reservation policy and asked the Centre to set up a judicial commission to find out if the beneficiary castes needed it any more.

Sep 22, 2015, 16:22 PM IST