New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani* has spoken out against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden event. Bhagwat is expected to address thousands of people in New York as part of the RSS centenary-year outreach programme. The planned event has also sparked protests and opposition from several groups. Mamdani said he opposes what he described as an exclusionary political movement, while organisers say the event aims to promote unity and universal oneness.

Crude petrol bombs were allegedly hurled at an RSS office during the early hours of the morning in Ranchi. CCTV footage reportedly shows two suspects arriving on motorcycles and attempting to throw petrol-filled bottles at the premises. Police say the devices failed to cause major damage, but the incident has triggered concerns about a possible larger conspiracy. Investigators have revealed that the crude bombs were allegedly made using empty chilli sauce bottles. Forensic teams, cyber units and special police teams are now examining CCTV footage and tracking suspects.