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Only Hindus can be RSS members; organisation legally recognised: Bhagwat

09 Nov 2025 | 3:35 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 9 (UNI) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday clarified its legal status, membership policy, outreach programs, and long-term vision, emphasising that only Hindus can become members while minority communities may participate in outreach programs but cannot hold organizational authority. The statements come amid renewed public interest following questions raised by Congress leader Priyank Kharge on the Sangh's registration.

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Hinduism is closed, Hindutva stands for inclusiveness: Bhagwat

09 Nov 2025 | 3:33 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 9 (UNI) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat elaborated on the difference between Hinduism and Hindutva on Sunday, describing Hinduism as inclusive, while Hindutva represents the practical and contemporary application of Hindu values in social and political life.

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SingHealth, Glosel hosts awareness prog ‘Caring for Your Health’

09 Nov 2025 | 3:29 PM

Chennai, Nov 9 (UNI) In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare collaboration between Singapore and India, SingHealth, Singapore’s leading public healthcare institution, in partnership with Glosel, hosted the “Caring for Your Health” awareness event in Chennai today.

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Maximum temperature likely to be below normal by 2-3 deg cel in next couple of days: Met

09 Nov 2025 | 3:08 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 9 (UNI) Minimum temperatures are likely to be below normal by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, at isolated pockets over North Telangana during nexthe t couple of days, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

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Congress policies drove Hyderabad’s growth, says Revanth Reddy, seeks support in Jubilee Hills

09 Nov 2025 | 3:08 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 9 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the development model laid down during the tenures of former Chief Ministers N Chandrababu Naidu and Y S Rajasekhara Reddy continues to guide the state, particularly in the growth of Hyderabad’s IT and Pharma sectors.

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TGCSB arrests 81 cybercriminals in multi-state crackdown

09 Nov 2025 | 2:52 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 9 (UNI) In a major coordinated operation across five southern states, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has arrested 81 cybercrime suspects, including seven women, after a 25-day simultaneous crackdown held in October.

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Reservations should continue: Mohan Bhagwat

09 Nov 2025 | 2:26 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 9 (UNI) RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday stressed that reservations in education should continue until true social equality is achieved, cautioning against viewing reservation and meritocracy as mutually exclusive.

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One killed, four injured as car rams into TGSRTC bus in Sangareddy

09 Nov 2025 | 1:53 PM

Sangareddy, Nov 9 (UNI) One person was killed and four others were injured when a Tufan vehicle in which they were travelling crashed into the rear side of a TGSRTC bus on the national highway near Kavalampeta in Kandi mandal on Sunday.

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India must "speak Pakistan's language" for lasting peace: Bhagwat

09 Nov 2025 | 12:37 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 9 (UNI) RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that for lasting peace with Pakistan, India must "speak in a language Pakistan understands," combining strength, self-reliance, and the ability to respond effectively.

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Russian tourist bitten by stray dog at Kovalam Beach, raises safety concerns

09 Nov 2025 | 12:28 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (UNI) A Russian woman on holiday in Kerala was bitten by a stray dog at Kovalam’s Lighthouse Beach, triggering safety concerns among tourists.

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Campaigning for Jubilee Hills by-election to end at 1700 hours on Sunday

09 Nov 2025 | 10:25 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 9 (UNI) The high-voltage campaign for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election will conclude at 1700 hours on Sunday, bringing to a close one of the most intense political contests the city has witnessed in recent times.

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Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Tirumala temple

09 Nov 2025 | 10:20 AM

Tirumala, Nov 9 (UNI) Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani offered prayers at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Sunday.

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Virtual Queue mandatory for Sabarimala Darshan: Kerala Police

09 Nov 2025 | 9:56 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (UNI) Kerala Police has urged all Sabarimala Ayyappa pilgrims to strictly follow the Virtual Queue (VQ) booking system and adhere to safety and conduct guidelines during the upcoming pilgrimage season.

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Rs 1,441.24 crore NABARD-assisted infrastructure projects approved for Kerala

09 Nov 2025 | 9:50 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (UNI) The High Power Committee chaired by the Kerala Chief Secretary has granted in-principle approval for infrastructure development projects worth Rs 1,441.24 crore in Kerala under Tranche 31 of the NABARD-funded Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).

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Kerala allocates Rs 7 crore for Nitya Chaitanya Yati Memorial

09 Nov 2025 | 9:33 AM

Pathanamthitta, Nov 9 (UNI) The Kerala government has granted administrative approval of Rs 7 crore for the establishment of the Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati Memorial and International Study Centre in the Konni Assembly constituency.
The project, presented at the Nava Kerala Sadas and promoted by the Tourism Department, aims to create a dedicated space for researchers and visitors to explore the life and teachings of Nitya Chaitanya Yati.

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