VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Tensions escalate in Manipur as 2 villagers killed, another injured in gun attack in Kangpokpi Indian-origin taxi driver Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship 15 years after rape conviction Women’s Asia Cup: Sobhana Mostary recalls the India win that ‘changed everything’ for Bangladesh “He was 100% right”: When Sachin Tendulkar recalled a Chennai hotel staff member giving him valuable cricket advice that actually helped him in batting Capricorn Monthly Predictions for September 2026: Month presents hurdles; navigate relationship tensions and boost health for smoother days US PrSM missiles in Iran strike killed civilians up to 50 metres away: Report New rules for visa, Green Card coming into effect in September 2026: Is the 75-country ban lifted? J&K MBBS, BDS interns launch indefinite strike over low stipend, seek hike to Rs 30,000 ‘I thought it would be fire’: ‘Hi’ director Vishnu Edavan recalls getting scolded by Lokesh Kanagaraj after saying ‘Coolie’ could be part of LCU in pre-release statement ₹47,000 in India vs ₹22 lakh in US: Indian man shares healthcare experience, says ‘I want to move back’ From garbage mountains to cleaner cities: How Delhi is showing India the way A Tennessee man left a late-1700s house and about $500,000 to local government for a park; after nearly a decade of delays, the property and money are going to a descendant Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC on FIR against Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC on Monday hit out at Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi after an FIR was registered against him in Uttarakhand over his remarks on an alleged purification ritual held at the venue of a Congress rally in Haldwani.“Pappu ji, the law is the same for one and all. Rahul Gandhi is not made for a separate set of laws. If there is a complaint which is registered, if there is evidence which is produced, if there is an FIR, that is as per the rule book and as per the rule of law, why should there be a separate set of standards just because you’re the LoP,” she said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShaina said the SC/ST Act allows a Dalit to register a complaint based on evidence and added, “Swachh Bharat is also an endeavour to reduce untouchability in the country. You play your photo ops, we play a developmental agenda.”The FIR was registered at Kotwali police station in Haldwani under BNS Sections 196 and 299 and Section 3(1)(q) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi gave a caste angle to routine cleaning work carried out at Ramlila Maidan.The ritual has triggered a political row, with Congress alleging caste-based discrimination, while organisers have maintained that it was carried out to clean the venue and restore its sanctity, and denied targeting Mallikarjun Kharge on caste grounds.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? 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Teenager misses ton as East Zone match Central Zone’s first-innings total Wb Neet Ug Seat Allotment 2026: WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at wbmcc.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here After taking indirect digs at Yash’s ‘Toxic’, Ram Gopal Varma hails ‘Dhurandhar’s’ ‘living, breathing characters’ over style and spectacle: ‘In the other films, violence is just a spectacle minus context’ Only sharp-eyed people can find all the hidden deer in this image within 11 seconds In 2026, scientists gave bumblebees a puzzle they had never seen before; some invented their own way to reach a hidden reward Manipur census deferred ahead of September 1 house-listing exercise Watch: Drone accidentally captures catastrophic avalanche on Mount Langtang in Nepal South Zone vs North Zone: Tilak, Shreyas turn the tide with marathon stand in Duleep Trophy NPS charges revised from October 1, 2026: Rs 200 onboarding fee, 0.20% annual charge; e-NPS users can avoid PoP fees, check who pays and who gets relief Liquidity in the economy: What it means, how RBI manages it and why it matters ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ expected to have an opening of Rs 15-20 crore on day 1 at the box office, ticket prices of the Pankaj Tripathi starrer soar to Rs 1800 as the advance bookings begin 10 baby names inspired by spring flowers Building Approvals: Tamil Nadu announces major housing reforms, Rs 2,883 crore plan to rebuild flats All the passengers were deboarded from the flight and the aircraft is being checked. NEW DELHI: An Air India flight enroute from Saudi Arabia’s Dammam to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport after a tissue paper bearing the word “bomb” was found in the lavatory.The flight was carrying 32 passengers, all of whom were safely deboarded at Terminal 2, according to Ahmedabad Police.The aircraft is being checked, police said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? 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India said the treaty’s abeyance would remain in force and the court had no jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions. Read full storyPM Modi meets Iran President Pezeshkian, discusses trade and West Asia peacePrime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, discussing bilateral ties and the situation in West Asia. PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing friendship with Iran and expanding trade. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyIndia’s GDP growth beats estimates at 7.8% in first quarter of FY27India’s economy grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY27, beating the RBI’s 7% projection despite global headwinds and the US-Iran war. Growth was higher than 6.9% a year earlier but slowed from 8.6% in the previous quarter. Read full storyStranger’s flood warning helps save over 370 Nepal schoolchildrenAn unidentified man shouting “The big flood is coming, run” gave more than 370 pupils and teachers at Uttargaya Public School in Nepal’s Betrawati a crucial warning to escape. With no official alert, children fled towards a forested hill as floodwaters cut off roads. Read full storyCongress-TVK rift speculation grows over 2029 PM candidateSpeculation over tensions between Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) grew after Congress MLA Tharahai Cuthbert was moved to the front row of opposition benches in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. A state minister had said Congress ministers would resign if TVK did not back Rahul Gandhi as the 2029 prime ministerial candidate, while TVK leaders have projected party chief and chief minister C Joseph Vijay for the top post. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? 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The environmental and legal reasons you should know before collecting it India’s GPS problem: Why the armed forces need NavIC to work ‘This well is not to be built over’: A California ranch was warned 20 years ago; young teens are now suffering from a rare cancer TORONTO: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that India became a “Vishwaguru” (world teacher) through its selfless service to humanity rather than by acting as a “Mahashakti” (superpower), emphasising that the country’s civilisational DNA is rooted in universal friendship, refuge, and respect for diversity.Addressing the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship” gathering in Toronto, Bhagwat highlighted India’s historical role as a sanctuary for those fleeing persecution and war worldwide.”One may call Bharat a superpower, but it was not one. It served the world and by its own character, it became ‘Vishwaguru’, not Mahashakti,” he said.Bhagwat recalled historical and modern examples of India stepping up during international humanitarian crises. Recalling the plight of Polish refugees during the Second World War, he noted how the Maharaja of Jamnagar offered them refuge and protection until they could safely return home.”There are so many instances; it is still continuing,” Bhagwat said, referring to Bharat’s tradition of extending assistance during crises.Pointing to modern conflict evacuations in the Middle East, he highlighted how Indian military transport aircraft rescued not only Indian citizens but also nationals from seven other countries trapped in the war zone.”When, some years back in the Middle East war, people were trapped, the military planes of Bharat went there and rescued not only Bharatiya citizens; citizens of seven countries were rescued from there by Bharatiya,” he said.He noted that Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Parsis have historically found peaceful refuge and knowledge in India without fear of persecution.”Anywhere in the world, if someone was persecuted, he got asylum in Bharat only,” Bhagwat said.The RSS chief contrasted India’s historic global outreach with imperial expansionism, stating that Indian civilisation spread knowledge rather than dominance.”Our ancestors travelled from Mexico to Siberia… They crossed the Himalayas on foot, went to Southeast Asia through small boats, but they conquered no country. They gave knowledge, astronomy, ayurveda, imparted civilisational values… Even today, when an ordinary Bharatiya goes to any country, the people there offer Namaskara,” he added.Underscoring Bharat’s civilisational tradition of helping others, the RSS chief said the country never refused assistance when people in distress sought its help and often extended help without being asked.”This is the tradition. This is the DNA of Bharat,” he said.Defining the essence of Hindu philosophy, Bhagwat clarified that the identity transcends narrow linguistic or religious boundaries.”When I say Hindu, the word Hindu cannot be defined by any specific language, through any specific worship, or through any living style,” he said, adding that Hindus “respect all” and “accept all”.Bhagwat also called for embracing diversity while recognising the underlying unity of humanity.”We have to serve, accept, respect this diversity because it is an expression of unity. It beautifies it. It is the decoration. We celebrate it,” he said.He said Bharat’s ancient ethos recognises diversity as natural while regarding unity as the fundamental reality.”There have been many castes, many creeds, many languages. Everything is many. Nothing”Nature, expression of reality, is diverse. Diversity is natural. Unity is the reality. You have to tackle with natural, keeping in mind reality. That is the ancient ethos of Bharat,” he added.Emphasising the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Bhagwat said those who are open-minded and knowledgeable recognise the idea that the entire world is one family.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Those who are open-minded and knowledgeable embrace the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam–the belief that the entire earth is one family,” he said.He said that while people may differ in their physical appearance, “in essence, we are all one”, making service to others a duty.”Therefore, serving others is our duty. We have gained this wisdom, which brings us enduring happiness and satisfaction,” Bhagwat said. (ANI)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLVM3 Tech Transfer: Adani, Mahindra Among Firms Eyeing ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ RocketPM Modi Meets Pezeshkian In Bishkek, Reiterates ‘Friendship With Iran’ Amid West Asia Conflict‘Babur’s Country Honoured Modi’: Owaisi Takes Dig At BJP, RSS As PM Gets Uzbekistan’s Top Award’One May Call Bharat Superpower But…’: RSS Chief Bhagwat’s ‘Vishwaguru’ Msg In Canada‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? 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