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Mumbai, Kohima Safest For Women; Patna, Jaipur, Delhi Least Safe: Report

Kohima, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Kolkata, Srinagar and Ranchi were ranked the lowest, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety 2025.'

"RSS Doesn't Believe In Attacking Anyone": Mohan Bhagwat

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the Sangh does not believe in attacking anyone, including on religious grounds, and asserted that Hindu thinking does not say that Islam won't be there.

Top Court Grants Bail To Gangster Arun Gawli In Murder Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli in the 2007 murder case of Mumbai Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar-Jamsandekar.

3 Bikers Swept Away While Crossing Flooded Bridge In Odisha, Rescued

Three men on a motorcycle were swept away by strong floodwaters while crossing a submerged bridge in Odisha's Koraput district on Thursday.

Techie, 27, Found Hanging In Bengaluru, Family Alleges Dowry Death

A 27-year-old techie, was found hanging at her home in south Bengaluru's on Tuesday night and her parents have filed a police complaint alleging that she died by suicide because she was subjected to constant harassment for dowry.

Canada Appoints Veteran Diplomat Christopher Cooter As New Envoy To India

Canada announced on Thursday it had appointed a new high commissioner, or ambassador, to India in the latest sign of improving ties between the two trading partners.

"If You Withhold Assent For Eternity...": Top Court On Governors Clearing Bills

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the term 'as soon as possible' used in Article 200 of the Constitution in deciding the fate of bills will serve no practical purpose if Governors are allowed to withhold consent for "eternity".

India Appoints Dinesh Patnaik As Next High Commissioner To Canada

India and Canada on Thursday appointed envoys to each other's capitals, signalling their efforts to repair ties that came under severe strain following the killing of a Sikh separatist in 2023.

Bhopal's 90-Degree Bridge To Undergo Correction, Radius Expansion

Bhopal's much-debated 90-degree Railway Overbridge (ROB) is finally set for a major correction after months of criticism and nationwide headlines.

Heavy Rains Increase Risk For Ranthambore Tigers As 13 Remain Missing

Heavy monsoon has disrupted operations at Ranthambore National Park, home to over 70 tigers, and raised fears for the safety of its tiger population.

"Conversion, Illegal Migration Cause Demographic Imbalance": Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday cited conversion and illegal migration as key reasons behind demographic imbalance and said while the government is trying to curb illegal immigration, society also needs to do its part.

"Sensitivity Matters Most": Mohan Bhagwat Says Support Constitutional Quota

Mohan Bhagwat, chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological mentor of the BJP, said his organisation supports the reservation policy "as mandated by the Constitution", debunking the perception that they are opposed to caste-based quota.

"Never Said Someone Should Retire": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On 75-Year Age Limit

Speculation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 'retire' after his 75th birthday in September - i.e., he will stand down in accordance with an unspoken 'rule' within the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS - has been dismissed by Mohan Bhagwat.

Baisaran Targeted In Pahalgam Attack For High Tourist Footfall: Anti-Terror Body

Terrorists chose the picturesque Baisaran meadow as the target for the dastardly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam due to its high tourists presence and relative isolation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Thursday.

'Wouldn't Have Taken Us So Long': RSS Chief Jabs BJP Over Party Boss Polls

The BJP's protracted hunt for a new party boss - a search many feel is being overseen by its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - has drawn a jab from Mohan Bhagwat.

Hum Do, Humaare Teen: RSS Chief Says Every Family Should Have 3 Children

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said every Indian couple should have three kids, pointing to the replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman.

Mamata Banerjee's 'Take Aadhaar, Leave Others' Warning For Bengal Voters

'Leave your other documents, take the Aadhaar' - Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paraphrased that famous line from The Godfather as she warned Bengal voters to stay alert ahead of a possible revision of the state voter list for the 2026 poll.

"Struggle Might Be There But No Quarrel": RSS Chief On Relationship With Centre

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological mentor of the BJP, has "no quarrel" with the BJP-led government, Mohan Bhagwat said today as the organisation he heads completed 100 years.

Opinion | After New Tariffs, Trust Between US And India Is Running Low

Despite the "doom and gloom" and memories of 1998 and 2013, ties can still be repaired if the US chooses. But this requires a deeper appreciation for India's true "redlines" on agriculture market access and a consistent approach to agriculture.

Highlights - "RSS Supports Constitutionally-Mandated Reservation Policies": Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat attended a question-and-answer session as part of its three-day lecture series on '100 years of Sangh journey'.