India News: 'We don't treat anyone as an outsider, the whole society is ours', says Mohan Bhagwat

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his departure statement ahead of Japan and China visits, said he is looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders.

"At the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, I am embarking on a two day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit. During my visit, we would focus on shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has made steady and significant progress over the past eleven years.  We would endeavor to give new wings to our collaboration, expand scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors.  The visit will also be an opportunity to strengthen our civilizational bonds and cultural ties that connect our peoples," he said.

"From Japan, I will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. India is an active and constructive member of SCO. During our Presidency, we have introduced new ideas and initiated collaboration in the fields of innovation, health and cultural exchanges. India remains committed to working with the SCO members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation. I also look forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit," the departure statement read.

"I am confident that my visits to Japan and China would further our national interests and priorities, and contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development," the statement added.

PMO tweets, "Deeply saddened by the mishap due to the collapse of a building in Palghar, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families in this difficult hour. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM."

On the question of 'Should Indian leaders retire at the age of 75 years', RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says, "...I never said I will retire or someone should retire. In Sangh, we are given a job, whether we want it or not. If I am 80 years old, and Sangh says go and run a 'shakha', I will have to do it. We do whatever the Sangh tells us to do...This is not for anyone's retirement. We are ready to retire or work - as long as the Sangh wants us to."

In a major leap forward for military medical care, the Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR) has become the first government institute in India and the second in South Asia to perform Robotic Custom Laser Cataract Surgery using the state-of-the-art ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System. This milestone marks the Ophthalmology Department's successful entry into the frontier of robotic, bladeless, and computer-guided ophthalmic surgery with its first-ever Femto-second Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS). This pioneering procedure was performed by Brigadier SK Mishra PVSM AVSM SM VSM on a 61-year-old lady...

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Wrong to say RSS did not oppose partition of India, we opposed it, but RSS was not strong enough then: Mohan Bhagwat.

Religion is a personal choice. Muslims have every right for employment in the country and should be granted…However, it differs in case of migrants, says Mohan Bhagwat.

'We don't treat anyone as an outsider, the whole society is ours', says Mohan Bhagwat, adding, that the Sangh helps those who ask for help for good deeds, irrespective of an political party.

We have good co-ordination with every government, not just the Centre, but States as well, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

“People should be the owners of technology, the technology should not become our owners. Hence, the education is important. If technology goes in hands of uneducated, it can backfire. Education is not just about information cramming. One should become a human. Such kind of education is expected. Our earlier education vanished, a new system came when we were slaves. They made the system according to them. But we are now free, we not only have to run the state, but people should also follow. We need to go in that direction… In the new education policy, these points should be covered,” Bhagwat said.

While responding to the question, "In the era of technology and modernization, how does the Sangh view the challenge of preserving rites and traditions?", RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said, "Technology and modernity are not opposed to education. Education is not merely information; it is about making a person cultured. The new education policy includes provisions for Panchakosiya education."

"British imposed their education system, Indian education system went extinct. Students must learn about their past": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat holds press conference as the Sangh has completed 100 years.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will shortly deliver an address as the Sangh completes 100 years.

On Thursday, the Jharkhand Assembly passed a resolution to send a proposal to the Centre recommending Bharat Ratna for veteran tribal leader and former chief minister Shibu Soren.

The resolution, moved by transport minister Dipak Birua, was passed by voice vote.

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains completely shut for the second consecutive day after up and down tubes of the highway in the Samroli area were washed away following heavy rainfall. Restoration work is currently underway.

In Bihar, a high-security alert has been sounded after inputs suggested that three Pakistani terrorists have entered the state through Nepal, an official told PTI on Thursday.

Bihar Police headquarters has issued an alert to all district police and has also issued the names and photographs of the terrorists, belonging to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. It is suspected that all of them reached Bihar via Nepal through Araria.

Relentless monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused the Pong Dam to exceed safe levels, prompting the release of 1.10 lakh cusecs into the Beas River, raising concerns for communities across Indora, Fatehpur, and Dehra. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for around 20,000 residents in Kangra’s villages, established three relief camps, and deployed rescue teams after flooding submerged parts of Arni University and stranded residents in floodwaters.

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Heavy rains triggered flash floods in Kamareddy and Medak districts, submerging towns, highways, and railway tracks, disrupting connectivity between Hyderabad and Nizamabad. Over 500 people have been rescued by SDRF amid rising reservoir levels and flooded villages where residents took shelter on rooftops. Rescue operations continue as authorities work to manage the escalating situation.

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh caused the Beas River to overflow, flooding Manali’s Raison toll plaza and sweeping away shops and a multi-storey hotel. Over 680 roads remain closed due to flash floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage, prompting evacuation and suspension of the Manimahesh Yatra. Officials attribute the extreme weather to climate change, with more heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.

In a sweeping anti-narcotics operation, Assam Police seized heroin, Yaba tablets, and morphine worth over ₹18 crore in separate raids across Puwamara, Six Mile, and Lakhipur. Sribhumi Police recovered 650g heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets, while Karbi Anglong Police seized 10.712 kg of morphine. Cachar Police also intercepted heroin worth ₹2.8 crore, with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praising the force’s continued war on drugs.

Palghar tragedy: 14 dead after rear portion of 4-storey building collapses in Vasai

Nikki Bhati, 28, was allegedly beaten and set on fire by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida following years of dowry harassment. Her sister Kanchan, who claims to have witnessed the attack, filmed a video showing Nikki being dragged and later engulfed in flames. Nikki’s father has denied counter-allegations from another daughter-in-law, calling them baseless. Police have arrested Nikki’s husband, his parents, and brother as the investigation continues.