5 takeaways from Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami speech

Political Pulse October 2, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami address covered important topics such as terrorism, economic inequality, and environmental degradation. He stressed the importance of self-reliance and warned against a materialistic development model. He also addressed the issues of Naxalism and political instability in South Asia, urging for a democratic approach to bring about positive change.

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Rahul Gandhi, Haryana Assembly elections, 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, vote theft, vote fraud, hodal assembly constituency, rai assembly constituency, Indian express news, current affairs

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No theft here: Names Rahul flagged have voted, with valid address and ID card

Political Pulse 1 hr ago

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of rigging Haryana elections with evidence of voter fraud. Claims of fake voters and foreign national casting multiple votes were proven false by The Indian Express investigation.

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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur's parents Harmandar Singh Bhullar and Satwinder Kaur with the infant Harman's "GOOD BATTING" shirt during the coversation with Indian Express at home in Moga. (Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

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At Harmanpreet’s home, story begins with a message on a yellow boy’s suit: ‘Good Batting’

Sports 2 hr ago

Harmandar and Satwinder Kaur prayed at a gurdwara in Punjab to mark Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary. This year's Gurpurab was extra special as they carried a yellow suit, bought on the day their daughter Harmanpreet was born, with the slogan "Good Batting." Harmanpreet's World Cup win was a dream come true for her family, who hope she will lead India to an Olympic gold in 2028.

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Indian man assaulted in Canada McDonald’s

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Viral video of drunk Canadian assaulting Indian inside Toronto food outlet sparks outrage

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A disturbing video showing an Indian man being assaulted inside a Toronto fast-food outlet has gone viral, triggering outrage online. The clip, first posted on X, captures a heated exchange that turns violent inside what appears to be a McDonald’s outlet.

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Twinkle and Farah take a jibe at Ananya Panday for defending Gen Z

Entertainment 23 min ago

During a recent episode of Too Much with Twinkle and Kajol, which featured Farah Khan and Ananya Panday as guests, mental health became a topic of discussion among the stars. While Ananya Panday defended the stance of Gen Z taking their mental health seriously and talking about it openly, all the three seniors seem to disagree, even calling Gen Z fragile and too sensitive.

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Prada sparks outrage for selling a safety pin for over Rs 38,000

Lifestyle 34 min ago

Luxury fashion brand Prada has faced criticism for charging exorbitant prices for basic accessories like a safety pin brooch, which costs USD 775. It has also been accused of cultural insensitivity & appropriation for selling sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals for USD 785 without acknowledging their origins.

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Maharashtra natives Prasad Srishail, 26, and his wife Sakshi Hanamanta, 23 are tenants of Ashwath Narayan, who works at an incense stick factory in Cottonpet. (Express Photos)

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Tenant couple arrested for Bengaluru elderly woman’s murder

Cities 47 min ago

A couple from Maharashtra, Prasad Srishail and Sakshi Hanamanta, were arrested by Bengaluru police for the murder of their landlord's wife, Srilakshmi. The couple had visited her house under the pretext of watching TV and then strangled her, taking her 'mangalsutra' as they did not find any valuables. They were caught and have admitted to taking loans from Srilakshmi's husband.

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Madhuri Dixit changes ‘Dil Se Madhuri’ tour description to ‘meet and greet’; fans protest

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Madhuri Dixit's tour, "Dil Se... Madhuri", faced backlash as fans were disappointed with the Toronto show and called it "unorganised" and "disappointing". The tour was initially advertised as a celebration of dance, music, and memories, but was changed to a "meet and greet" session. Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, blaming Madhuri and the organisers.

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Indian Navy to commission Ikshak in Kochi today: All about the indigenous survey vessel

India 8 min ago

The Indian Navy will commission the Ikshak ship, equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic equipment, at the Southern Naval Command. It symbolizes India's self-reliance and will ensure safe navigation at sea. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff, will attend the ceremony.

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Military spending by Countries in 2025: Top 10 countries and where does India rank. (Image: SHutterstock)

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Top 10 countries spending the most on military in 2024-25: India’s rank vs the U.S, China?

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Global military expenditures hit a record $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking a 9% rise from the previous year—the sharpest increase since 1988. The US tops the list with $949.21 billion, followed by China and Russia. India’s defence spending reached $281.74 billion, while North Korea allocated 34.38% of its GDP to the military

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‘Secular country’: Giriraj Singh says burqa-clad voters should show faces if asked

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Bihar Assembly election begins, Union Minister Giriraj Singh defends checking of burqa-clad women's identity, saying India is a secular country where Election Commission rules apply equally. Singh cast his vote and stated it will prevent 'vote chori'. 13.13% of voters have voted in the first two hours.

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Solving Crime: How a blue hoodie. a sea escape led police to retd Navy official’s attacker

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Retired Indian Navy official and family attacked in their home in Virar, Mumbai. Police were stuck until CCTV footage revealed a man in a sky-blue hoodie walking near the victims' residence before the attack. The suspect, Deepak Naik, had gambling debts and planned to rob the senior citizen for quick money. He was arrested after destroying evidence and is now in judicial custody.

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Rahul Gandhi shows Larissa Nerry's photo, which was allegedly used in Haryana voter lists.

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Who is Larissa Nery, the ‘Brazilian model’ claimed to be featuring on Haryana voter lists?

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Rahul Gandhi alleged that a Brazilian model's photo had been used to commit voter fraud in Haryana. He said that the photo of the woman had been uploaded from a central server and used in 10 polling booths in Haryana. The 'model' was identified as Larissa Nery, a hairdressing professional from southeastern Brazil's Minas Gerais. She runs a salon in Belo Horizonte, the capital city of Minas Gerais.

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Brazilian model reacts after Rahul Gandhi’s claim of Haryana electoral fraud

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The Brazilian model, whose photo was allegedly used to commit voter fraud in Haryana, has been identified as ‘Larissa’. She has now reacted to the claims of her photo being used in the voter lists. Rahul Gandhi had accused the ECI and the BJP of “colluding to ensure Congress lost in Haryana”. He said the Brazilian model’s photo was used in 10 booths to enable fake voters to cast fraudulent votes.

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Farah Khan recalls growing up amid addiction and financial struggle

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Farah Khan revisits her father’s alcoholism and years of financial scarcity

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Filmmaker Farah Khan Kunder opened up about her childhood struggles on a podcast, discussing her father's alcohol addiction and its impact on their family's finances. She also shared the long-term effects of growing up in an unstable environment, including emotional trauma and financial insecurity. A licensed counselor explains that trauma can be stored in the body.

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What happens when you eat fermented curd rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 months

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Curd rice is a healthy option for gut bacteria and digestion, but consuming it every day for three months can cause bloating and nutrient deficiencies. Dt Amreen Sheikh advises pairing it with other foods, practicing good hygiene, and adding variety to meals for optimal health.

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Do Indians feel safe walking alone at night? Depends on how you ask or calculate

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A study by India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation shows that 88-90% of Indians feel safe walking alone at night, but this number decreases when the question is phrased differently. This feeling of safety is a crucial global indicator, but India lacks data on it. The study recommends changes to the formula used to calculate the indicator, as pilot surveys show inflated values.

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Man involved in rape, abduction and murder cases nabbed a year later

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Delhi Police arrested Nitesh Dahiya, a 29-year-old man who had been declared a proclaimed offender in two cases, including rape and murder. He was wanted for abduction and murder, as well as a rape case under the Pocso Act. Dahiya was also involved in a case of criminal breach of trust and had a history of theft. He was arrested after a midnight raid in Haryana's Sonipat.

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Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after being harassed on streets

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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has pressed charges against a man who harassed her, bringing attention to the widespread issue of violence against women in Mexico. This has sparked a demand for change and shed light on the daily harassment faced by women.

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Anunay Sood, popular travel influencer, passes away at 32; family requests privacy

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Popular travel influencer Anunay Sood, known for his love for cars, travel, and adventure, passed away at 32, leaving fans and fellow creators in shock. His family shared the news on his official Instagram handle, asking for privacy. Anunay was featured in Forbes India's Top 100 Digital Stars list and had traveled to 40 countries.

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Pitcher with Rs 16 lakh revenue demands Rs 5 cr valuation on KJo’s show Pitch to Get Rich

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Symbiosis tops QS Asia ranking among Pune varsities, SPPU drops 34 places

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Symbiosis International University from Pune has achieved its best position yet, ranking 200 in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026. It outperformed Savitribai Phule Pune University, which dropped to 207 from 173 in the 2025 rankings. Symbiosis scored well in staff with PhD and faculty-student ratio, but also excelled in academic reputation, papers per faculty, and citations per paper.

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Post from ‘Anmol Bishnoi’s social media handle claims responsibility’ for Samrala killing

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Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ claim spotlights back on duplicate voters, software EC stopped using

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Rahul Gandhi's accusation of "vote chori" in Haryana has shed light on the unused deduplication software, last used in the 2022 SSR exercise which resulted in 3 crore deletions. Despite the EC's order to remove duplicate entries, the software's poor accuracy due to low-quality photos has been a barrier. The EC faces the challenge of maintaining credibility amidst allegations and ongoing revisions.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into space using Falcon 9 rocket: WATCH

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SpaceX on Thursday (Indian Standard Time) launched another batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit using its Falcon 9 rocket. The mission marked the fifth flight for the first-stage booster being used. The satellites are scheduled to deploy a little over an hour after liftoff. SpaceX launched the satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida.

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Canada opens gates to H-1B visa holders, slashes mass immigration

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South Africa in India with ‘hope’ aka Bavuma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the triumphant Indian women's cricket team at his residence and lauded the players for their “remarkable resilience and comeback” in the World Cup after enduring a tough phase marked by three consecutive defeats.

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