Hindu Groups

US has 'no locus standi' to comment on religious freedom in India: MEA on report alleging attacks by Hindu groups on minorities

India's reaction was to an annual International Religious Freedom Report by the US, which alleged that mob attacks by violent extremist Hindu groups against minority communities continued in India in 2018.

Narendra Modi's Ram Mandir comments dent major Congress talking point, shore up his base ahead of 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made clear five things during his interview with ANI

Ram temple ordinance can be considered only after legal process ends, says Narendra Modi; accuses Congress of creating 'obstacles' in SC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that any decision on bringing an ordinance on Ram temple can be considered only after the judicial process ends.

Ram Temple over development appears to be BJP’s strategy for 2019; MPs, Hindutva groups mount pressure on leadership

Given all the Ram Temple-leaning signs the BJP has shown in recent months, it looks like the party is ready to stick with its saffron strategy and go ahead with its temple first, development later line of work.

NIA raids three houses in Coimbatore over plot to kill Hindu outfit leaders; police suspect Islamic State link

NIA raided three places in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore Wednesday in connection with the alleged plot to kill Hindu outfit leaders

Sabarimala sees 50% dip in devotees since 2017; Hindu groups say CPM govt trying to 'take over' Ayyappa shrine

While the BJP blamed the adamant stand took by the state government to implement Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala for the troubles, the ruling CPM held the saffron party’s attempt to reap political mileage out of the situation responsible for the crisis at Sabarimala.

Hindu groups tell media outlets to not depute young women journalists to cover Sabarimala as temple gates open again on Monday

Several Hindu outfits in Kerala agitating against the entry of women of menstrual age into the famous Sabarimala Temple have urged media outlets not to depute women journalists to cover the issue as the Lord Ayyappa temple is set to open Monday for a special puja.

Madhya Pradesh Police arrests Christian priest, questions seminary members after Bajrang Dal alleges forced conversions

Police arrested Christian priest and were questioning members of a seminary after Bajrang Dal accused them of trying to convert villagers to Christianity

Malappuram natives hold on to experiences of Hindu-Muslim unity as divisive politics rise on Twitter

There were all sorts of stories doing the rounds and concerted efforts to drive their point that Kerala was fast going the Kashmir way and non-Muslims, mainly Hindus, were being driven out of Malappuram.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil row: Hindu groups protest against the film's screening in Madhya Pradesh

Hindu groups held demonstrations against Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in many cities of Madhya Pradesh. However, theatres continued to show the movie.