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vinayak damodar savarkar news

Savarkar was released due to public pressure: Grandnephew tells court

During the hearing, portions of the mercy petitions allegedly submitted by Savarkar to the British authorities were presented before the complainant. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:34 am IST

2 new Hindi literaryawards named after Vajpayee, Savarkar

Among other changes, the Hindi Academy Shalaka Samman has been renamed as the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Shalaka Samman. (HT)
Published on Jun 12, 2026 04:04 am IST

Satyaki Savarkar’s cross-examination deferred till April 8

Defence counsel advocate Milind Pawar cross-examined the witness on documents, media reports and the basis of the complaint. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 11:45 pm IST

Savarkar D.Litt, prof’s penalty over 3-language policy dominate MU budget talks

Savarkar D.Litt, prof’s penalty over 3-language policy dominate MU budget talks
Published on Mar 15, 2026 04:42 am IST

Court adjourns hearing in Savarkar defamation case till February 6

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Published on Jan 14, 2026 08:14 am IST

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking removal of Savarkar’s portraits from Parliament

The Supreme Court closed the case. (ANI)
Published on Jan 13, 2026 01:18 pm IST

Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi’s London speech played in open court; cross-examination from January 13

During the proceedings, the defence pointed out that multiple videos appeared on the screen when the YouTube link was opened. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 11:32 pm IST

Rahul's Savarkar defamation case: CD found blank, request to play video denied

The case pertains to Rahul Gandhi's alleged 2023 defamatory speech about Hindu ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Published on Nov 29, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Rahul Gandhi’s lawyer withdraws plea citing threat from Savarkar followers

he case pertains to a criminal defamation complaint filed by Satyaki Savarkar over remarks allegedly made by Rahul Gandhi during a programme in London in March 2023. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Aug 14, 2025 09:48 pm IST

Plea about ‘threat’ to Rahul Gandhi filed without his consent, to be withdrawn: lawyer

The Pune court has already granted bail to Gandhi in the defamation case, and the trial is yet to start. (HT FILE)
Published on Aug 14, 2025 04:44 am IST

Savarkar Sadan file on heritage status lost in 2012 Mantralaya fire: State to HC

In the 1980s and early 1990s, three floors were added to the two-storey bungalow courtesy the regime of Transferable Development Rights (TDR), which enabled developers to construct floors above existing buildings
Published on Jul 31, 2025 09:22 am IST

Rahul Gandhi’s lawyer seeks contempt action against Satyaki Savarkar

Advocate Pawar argued that the defamation complaint appears to be part of a larger “politically motivated and orchestrated campaign” aimed at harassment. (AICC)
Published on Jul 30, 2025 06:04 am IST

HC rejects PIL on Rahul Gandhi’s comments on Savarkar

HC rejects PIL on Rahul Gandhi’s comments on Savarkar
Published on Jul 16, 2025 08:34 am IST

Lesser-known revolutionary stories from Indian Independence

Lesser known revolutionary stories from the Indian Independence struggle
Published on Jul 15, 2025 12:55 pm IST

‘Savarkar Sadan was granted heritage status 16 years ago’

‘Savarkar Sadan was granted heritage status 16 years ago’
Published on Jul 11, 2025 09:16 am IST

Delhi Assembly’s 1st 100 days: Paperless push, Savarkar portrait, solar project

Delhi assembly speaker Vijender Gupta. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 07, 2025 05:34 am IST

Will blacken Rahul’s face for Savarkar insult, says Sena (UBT) leader in Nashik

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (AICC/ANI)
Updated on May 28, 2025 04:07 pm IST

Maharashtra to seek restoration of Savarkar’s barrister degree

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis accompanied union home minister Amit Shah during his visit to the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Madhavbaug on Tuesday. (CMO Maharashtra - X)
Published on May 28, 2025 06:58 am IST

Savarkar’s Dadar bungalow may be razed soon

The Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak Trust owns only one room on the ground floor, which serves as a mini museum, housing various trophies, outfits, and memorabilia connected with Savarkar (Ateeq Shaikh/ HT Photo)
Published on May 05, 2025 08:40 am IST

SC slams Rahul over remarks on Savarkar

The complaint against Gandhi sought to prosecute him for promoting enmity (section 153A) and public mischief (section 505) of IPC. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:20 am IST

Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi over Savarkar remark, stays HC order

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi approached the top court against an April 4 order of the Allahabad High Court refusing to quash the summons issued by a Lucknow court.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 03:19 pm IST

SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's petition against summons in Savarkar defamation case

The high court dismissed his plea on the grounds that he has the remedy of filing a revision against the order of the trial court. (PITI photo)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 09:41 am IST

Savarkar defamation case: Allahabad HC refuses to quash summon order against Rahul Gandhi

Justice Subhash Vidyarthi refused to entertain Gandhi’s plea after observing that he has the option to approach the sessions judge with a plea under Section 397 (power to revise trial court’s order) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (For Representation)
Published on Apr 04, 2025 10:21 pm IST

Pune Court grants Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption from appearing in Savarkar defamation case

Gandhi had earlier appeared before the court through video conferencing and was granted temporary bail on a surety bond of 25,000. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:20 am IST

Republic Day binge: Modern day B'wood films capturing the essence of patriotism

Contemporary Bollywood films that should be on your binge-watchlist for Republic Day 2025
Published on Jan 26, 2025 09:46 am IST

Cong, BJP spar over naming of Delhi college after VD Savarkar

Delhi BJP president Virender Sachdeva. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi summoned by court on October 23

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned to a Pune special court for a defamation case (ANI Photo)
Published on Oct 05, 2024 11:11 am IST

Karnataka minister’s remarks on Savarkar triggers row

The Congress, however, defended Rao, saying he believes in the secular fabrics of the country, and accused the BJP of politicising the matter (HT)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:16 am IST

Evening briefing: Congress leader's ‘beef-eating’ claim for Savarkar

Karnataka minister and Congress leader, Dinesh Gundu Rao (File Photo)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:37 pm IST