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World listens to language of love if you have power: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat • May 18, 2025, 5:26 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Belagavi Police register suo motu case against fake news on Col. Sofiya Qureshi • May 15, 2025, 6:45 AM ET (The Hindu)
Belagavi police debunk fake news about RSS attacking army officer Sofia Qureshi’s family • May 13, 2025, 2:45 AM ET (The Hindu)
Sambhal court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for remarks on RSS, BJP • May 7, 2025, 11:01 AM ET (The Hindu)
Caste census will resolve Maratha reservation issue, says Congress • May 6, 2025, 5:02 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As National Volunteers Corps • Rashtriya Seva Sangh • RSS
Date 1925 - present
Areas Of Involvement Hindutva • Hinduism
Related People Rajnath Singh • Narendra Modi

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