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India should move out of exploitative agreements in WTO: RSS affiliate SJM

With the US imposing a reciprocal tariff, India should rework its international trade strategy and consider moving out of "exploitative agreements" in WTO, like TRIPS and TRIMS, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) said on Sunday It said the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) has caused India "huge losses" in royalty expenditure, apart from the negative impact it had on public health. Royalty expenditure by India, which was less than a billion US dollars in the 1990s, has now become more than USD 17 billion a year, the SJM, an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, said in a statement. While the TRIPS agreement establishes minimum standards for intellectual property rights (IPRs), the agreement in WTO Trade-Related Investment Measures, or TRIMS, limits certain investment measures that distort trade. The US recently announced 26 per cent import duties on India, saying New Delhi imposes high tariffs on American goods. SJM national co-conveno

RSS economic wing calls for India 'dumping' WTO, TRIPS amid Trump's tariffs

The TRIPS Agreement is a WTO framework that sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property rights like patents, copyrights, and trademarks

'Even after 250 years Shivaji Maharaj still our ideal': Mohan Bhagwat

On April 1, Mohan Bhagwat emphasised worshipping the symbolisms of Lord Shiva and said that the people should consider the presence of Lord Shiva in every living being

Won't stop volunteers from aiding revival of temples in Mathura, Kashi: RSS

The Hindu groups claim that the Muslim invaders destroyed the Srikrishna Temple in Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and built mosques over them

Politics not a full-time job for me; no differences with top leaders: UP CM

Politics is not a full-time occupation for him and he remains a Yogi at heart, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said, parrying a query about a section of people seeing in him as the future prime minister of India. In an interview with PTI, Adityanath dismissed reports about differences between him and BJP's central leaders, noting that he is in the chief minister's chair because of the party. "Can I remain in the chair by having differences with the party's central leaders," Adityanath asked, adding that he cannot shut the mouth of anyone stoking speculation about such differences. To a question on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) support for him, he said the Hindutva organisation backs anyone who is "committed to Bharat" and will inspire those who are not to turn to the right path. The chief minister said his primary role is serving the people of Uttar Pradesh, as entrusted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "I am the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves adjournment motion over 'L2: Empuraan' row

Hibi Eden said that Empuraan 'is a world-class Malayalam movie' that has seen success at the box office, but the Sangh Parivar is attempting to suppress the movie

PM Modi to retire? Sanjay Raut claims RSS wants change, BJP hits back

Sanjay Raut sparks controversy by claiming that PM Modi plans to retire, but BJP dismisses the speculation, stating that PM Modi will continue leading beyond 2029

PM Modi pays tribute to RSS founders at Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former Sangh general secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari were present during Modi's visit to the Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, the administrative headquarters of the RSS. He also met with RSS officer-bearers in the Smruti Bhavan located at the memorial and took group pictures with them. Modi visited the memorial for the first time after becoming the PM. Earlier, late BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee had visited the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir when he was the prime minister on August 27, 2000. Modi's visit coincides with the Sangh's Pratipada programme, marking Gudi Padwa, the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Earlier, CM Fadnavis, Union minister

RSS founders' memorial dedicated to values of nationalism, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur, where the memorials of RSS founders are located, was an inspiration for lakhs of swayamsevaks who have dedicated themselves in the service of the nation. The memorials are dedicated to the values of Indian culture, nationalism and the organisation, Modi wrote in Hindi in a message book at the venue. Modi visited the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh area here in the morning and paid tributes at the memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar. "The memorial of the two strong pillars of RSS is an inspiration to lakhs of swayamsevaks who have dedicated themselves to the service of the nation," the PM wrote in his message. "I am overwhelmed to visit the Smruti Mandir which cherishes the memories of Param Pujaniya Dr Hedgewar and Pujya Guruji," he added. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former Sangh general ...

PM Modi to visit RSS founder Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30 and lay the foundation stone of the extension building of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre. The memorials of Hedgewar and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's second Sarsanghchalak M S Golwalkar are located at the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur's Reshimbagh area. PM Modi will visit these memorials on March 30, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule told reporters here on Thursday. During the visit, the PM will lay the foundation stone of the extension building of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, he said. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will also attend the programme. "This is the first time that a sitting prime minister will be visiting the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir premises," a scholar well-versed with RSS history told PTI. He said late BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited the memorial in 2007, but he was not the prime minister at that time. Modi earlier visited the .

India will be destroyed if RSS takes control of education: Rahul Gandhi

The country will be destroyed if the RSS takes full control of the education system, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said on Monday. The former Congress chief said the INDIA bloc constituents may have some slight differences in its ideologies and policies but they can never compromise on the education system of the country. "One organisation wants to destroy the future and the education system of the country. The name of that organisation is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. If the education system goes into their hands, which is actually happening slowly, this country will be destroyed. No one will get jobs and the country will be finished," Gandhi said at a protest organised by affiliate student organisations of the INDIA bloc, against the National Education Policy. "Students organisations must tell students that the vice chancellors of Indian universities are dominated by the RSS. In the coming time, state universities' VCs will be appointed on the recommendation of the RSS. We

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year

The organisation resolves to promote goodwill meetings, address inter-caste conflicts, and focus on women's empowerment. Archis Mohan reports

Religion-based reservation unconstitutional, goes against Ambedkar: RSS

Amid the ongoing debate over the Karnataka government's decision to provide a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday asserted that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quota. He also said such reservations go against the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar. Addressing reporters here on the concluding day of Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the highest decision making body of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Hosabale said, "Religion-based reservation is not accepted in the Constitution authored by Babasaheb Ambedkar. Anybody doing it is going against the architect of our Constitution." He also pointed out that previous attempts by United Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra to introduce religion-based reservations for Muslims were set aside by the High Courts and Supreme Court. Hosabale emphasised that the courts have rejected provisions for such quota. Responding to a query about the ...

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat inaugurates ABPS meet; to discuss Manipur situation

The Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is being held in Karnataka's Bengaluru from March 21-23

Nagpur violence: Mughal emperor Aurangzeb 'not relevant anymore', says RSS

The group also condemned the recent violence in Nagpur, stating that it is harmful for the society's health. It added that the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was "not relevant" anymore

PM Modi's RSS HQ visit not first by PM, Vajpayee did too: Sunil Ambekar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur on March 30

RSS condemns Nagpur violence, says Aurangzeb no longer relevant today

Condemning the recent violence in Nagpur, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, Sunil Ambekar said on Wednesday that any form of violence is detrimental to the society's well-being. He also emphasised that the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is no longer relevant in today's context. Ambekar made these remarks while addressing a press meet on the RSS' upcoming three-day national meet, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), scheduled for March 21-23 in the city. "Any type of violence is not good for the health of the society and I think police have taken cognizance of it and so they will get into the details," the RSS communication chief said in response to a question on the outfit's stance on the unrest. Asked whether Aurangzeb's tomb should be relocated, he replied, " No, it's not relevant." Violence erupted in central Nagpur on Monday, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body .

'Country can be called Bharat, India or Hindustan': CM Omar Abdullah to RSS

Abdullah also noted that both 'Bharat' and 'India' are written on the Prime Minister's plane and highlighted the names of the armed forces

'Why India?': RSS general secy wants it called 'Bharat' in English, Hindi

Referring to the use of 'India'- a colonial era name - by institutions like the Reserve Bank of India and in the Indian Constitution, RSS's Dattatreya Hosabale questioned its necessity

Was asked not to talk speak against RSS in Gujarat, says Digvijaya

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh has claimed he was asked not to speak against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) while campaigning in Gujarat, when he was the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, for fear of "angering Hindus". In a post on X on Sunday, Singh also hailed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's tough talk in Gujarat on Saturday about those in the party helping the ruling BJP. Addressing Congress workers in Ahmedabad on Saturday, Gandhi said the party's first job was to separate two groups of Congress workers and leaders ones who carry the party ideology in their hearts and stand with the public and the others who were cut off from the public, "half of whom are with the BJP". The Lok Sabha member had underlined the need to filter out such leaders and workers and warned of strict action, even removals. Singh congratulated Gandhi for his statement and said, "I remember when I went to Gujarat to campaign as the Chief Minister of MP, I was instructed not to speak against the RSS. Hindus