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Asaram case: Ashram warden surrenders before Jodhpur court

Asaram case: Ashram warden surrenders before Jodhpur court

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

A key accused and associate of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on Wednesday surrendered before a court in Jodhpur.

Nithyananda goes to cops against Sun TV boss

Nithyananda goes to cops against Sun TV boss

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

In his complaint filed with city police commissionerate, Nithya Atmaprabhananda, Manager of Nithyananda's Dhyanapeeta Charitable Trust, levelled charges, including extortion, criminal intimidation and assault, among others, against Saxena, his aide Ayyappan and Tamil bi-weekly Nakheeran Editor R Gopal, among others.

Relief for Nityananda: HC dismisses petitions

Relief for Nityananda: HC dismisses petitions

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Amid the controversy over appointment of self-styled godman Nityananda as head of the Madurai Adheenam, the Madras high court on dismised a PIL seeking a direction to the government to take over the ancient Saivite Mutt.

Nityananda NOT acceptable as pontiff: Kanchi seer

Nityananda NOT acceptable as pontiff: Kanchi seer

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswati on Wednesday voiced his opposition to self-styled godman Nityananda's appointment as the head of the Madurai Adheenam.

Amid hunt for him, Bhole Baba says those behind Hathras chaos won't be spared

Amid hunt for him, Bhole Baba says those behind Hathras chaos won't be spared

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

In a video statement, Suraj Pal who also goes by the name of Narayan Sakar Hari expressed his grief and condoled the deaths at the tragedy that took place earlier this week during a 'Satsang' in Fulari village in Hathras district.

23 Asaram supporters arrested for assaulting mediapersons

23 Asaram supporters arrested for assaulting mediapersons

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

As many as 23 followers of Asaram Bapu were arrested for allegedly assaulting mediapersons and damaging their equipment, as the controversial self-styled godman drew flak from media over wastage of water at a pre-Holi function organised by him in drought-hit Maharashtra.

Rs 10,000 crore may just be a SLICE of Asaram's wealth!

Rs 10,000 crore may just be a SLICE of Asaram's wealth!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Self-styled godman Asaram has accumulated wealth to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore and vast tracts of land across the country, the value of which is yet to be assessed, police said on Thursday.

Asaram Bapu supporters attack reporters

Asaram Bapu supporters attack reporters

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

A group of followers of Asaram Bapu on Monday allegedly assaulted mediapersons and damaged their equipment, as the controversial self-styled godman drew flak over wastage of water at a pre-Holi function organised by him in drought-hit Maharashtra.

Nithyananda sacked as successor of Madurai mutt

Nithyananda sacked as successor of Madurai mutt

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda has been sacked by the senior pontiff as his successor of a 1500-year-old Saivaite Mutt in Madurai. Nityananda faces charges of rape and sexual harassment by some of his former devotees.

Asaram questioned for 4 hours, remanded to 1-day custody

Asaram questioned for 4 hours, remanded to 1-day custody

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was on Sunday quizzed by police in Jodhpur after being flown from Indore where he was arrested after midnight amid high drama for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram.

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Hot on the trail of Asaram Bapu, the Jodhpur Police has said that the self-styled godman, who is currently at Indore ashram, is medically fit for interrogation and is set to question him soon in connection with the sexual assault case.

Bizarre twist in Nityananda sex scandal

Bizarre twist in Nityananda sex scandal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The alleged sex scandal involving self-styled godman Swami Nityananda got bizarre with the discovery of purported agreements signed by women devotees to learn and practice 'ancient tantrik secrets' including nudity and sexual activity.Nityananda, 32, was arrested in Himachal Pradesh along with four associates on Wednesday. He was brought to Bangalore on Thursday night and interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department for a few hours on Friday.

Case registered against Nithyananda, 2 others

Case registered against Nithyananda, 2 others

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The police on Friday informed the Madras high court bench they had registered a case against controversial self styled godman Nithyananda and two others for allegedly providing devotees holy water mixed with drugs at the Adheenam in Madurai.

Nityananda gets bail in assault case

Nityananda gets bail in assault case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Controversial self-styled godman Nityananda was granted bail by the district executive magistrate on Friday, a day after he was re-arrested on charges of disturbing peace.

Nithyananda moves HC seeking quashing of FIR

Nithyananda moves HC seeking quashing of FIR

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Facing arrest, controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda on Tuesday moved the Karnataka high court seeking quashing of a first information report filed in connection with last week's violent incidents in his ashram near in Bengaluru.

Nityananda case: Actress seeks complaint against Kanchi seer

Nityananda case: Actress seeks complaint against Kanchi seer

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Actress Ranjitha has approached a Bengaluru court to file a complaint against Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswathi for his alleged defamatory remarks against her. Ranjitha, who was not present when the matter was taken up by the First Additional Chief Magistrate, has been asked to be present in court on May 14. In her complaint, the actress said she is a strong believer in the principles of Hinduism.

Nityananda denies indulging in sleazy acts

Nityananda denies indulging in sleazy acts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Ending his long silence, self- styled godman Nityananda, facing charges of sexually abusing devotees, on Tuesday refuted the allegations as baseless and a "blackmailing tactic by powerful people" to extort money from him.

Nityananda's disciples offer to undergo narco test

Nityananda's disciples offer to undergo narco test

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Rejecting all allegations against controversial self-styled godman Nityananda, two of his disciples, who are co-accused in the chargesheet against him, on Saturday volunteered to undertake narco-analysis test, saying they want the truth to prevail.

Nithyananda charged with rape, unnatural sex

Nithyananda charged with rape, unnatural sex

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The 430-page chargesheet filed before Ramanagara chief judicial magistrate on November 27 has named Nithyananda, Nithya Bhaktananda, Nithya Sachidananda, Nithya Sachidananda and Maa Sachidananda alias Ragini on the basis of two FIRs filed against them, a CID statement said on Monday

Rs 700-cr land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rs 700-cr land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble with the Serious Fraud Investigating Office seeking his prosecution in a Rs 700 crore land grab case in Madhya Pradesh.

Rs 700-crore land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rs 700-crore land grab case against Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has ran into fresh trouble with the Serious Fraud Investigating Office seeking his prosecution in a Rs 700 crore land grab case in Madhya Pradesh.

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The country has its own triangular flag with an emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi and is called the 'Rishabha Dhvaja'.

Tests prove Asaram Bapu is NOT impotent

Tests prove Asaram Bapu is NOT impotent

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Jodhpur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said, "A potency test was conducted on him, which confirmed that he was strong enough to commit the crime of sexual assault and rape on the 16-year-old girl."

Nityananda remanded in custody till May 12

Nityananda remanded in custody till May 12

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Self-styled godman Nityananda, arrested on criminal charges including rape, was on Friday remanded in judicial custody till May 12 by a court. The court in Ramanagaram, 40 km from Bangalore, passed the remand order when Nityananda was produced before it after eight days of police custody, said the police. The police said the Karnataka criminal investigation department, probing various criminal charges against Nityananda, has not been able to make much headway.

How Nityananda avoids questioning on sex scandal

How Nityananda avoids questioning on sex scandal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Self-styled godman Nityananda, arrested on various charges including rape, has proved to be a hard nut to crack as he slips into dhayan (meditation) mode and feigns illness during interrogation, a top police official said on Wednesday. During the last six days of his police custody, 'nothing much could be brought out' from Nityananda, charged in connection with alleged sleazy activities, said an official of the Criminal Investigation Department.

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Controversial self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, arrested on rape and other charges, was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore on Monday night after he complained of 'severe chest pain,' hospital sources said.

Nityananda's ashram in Karnataka set ablaze

Nityananda's ashram in Karnataka set ablaze

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Self-styled godman Swami Nityanand has gone "missing" after video footage of his alleged sleazy acts were aired on a leading Tamil TV channel in Chennai, which were dismissed by his ashram as "morphed images."

BSP leader murder case cracked; son arrested

BSP leader murder case cracked; son arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The younger son of local Bahujan Samaj Party leader Deepak Bhardwaj has been questioned by police to ascertain whether he allegedly gave the contract to kill his father, apparently angry over his relationship with a woman.

Didn't blame victim, media twisted my words: Asaram

Didn't blame victim, media twisted my words: Asaram

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is in the eye of a storm over his remarks on the Delhi gang rape victim, on Tuesday said he was quoted out of context. He also announced a reward of 50 lakh to anyone who could prove that he blamed the victim for the horrific crime.

Nityananda may face prison term again

Nityananda may face prison term again

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Self-styled godman Nityananda Swami has courted fresh trouble for allegedly using kerosene meant for poor families during his meditation for 'penance' and may face a seven-year jail term if convicted.

HC stays all proceedings against Nityananda

HC stays all proceedings against Nityananda

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed all further proceedings against self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, facing criminal charges including rape, by the Puducherry police on a complaint by some advocates practicing in the union territory.

Karnataka HC grants bail to Swami Nithyananda

Karnataka HC grants bail to Swami Nithyananda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Controversial godman Swami Nithyananda was granted bail by the Karnataka high court on Friday. The HC, which had reserved its verdict on the matter after hearing arguments by both the sides, ordered that the god man be released on bail.

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Saturday

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor, will face arrest if he fails to appear before the Jodhpur police on Friday, a top police officer has said.

Sex abuse: Jodhpur police summons Asaram

Sex abuse: Jodhpur police summons Asaram

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The two-member team, which reached his ashram on Khandwa road on the outskirts of the city at 0800 hour, served the summons to Asaram at around 2 pm after being told by ashram functionaries that he was meditating and cannot be disturbed.

Nityananda hires Mumbai-based law firm

Nityananda hires Mumbai-based law firm

Rediff.com12 May 2010

A local court in Karnataka on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, arrested on criminal charges including rape, till May 26.

Rape case against Asaram Bapu may be politically motivated: BJP

Rape case against Asaram Bapu may be politically motivated: BJP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Vice President Uma Bharti on Thursday said that the rape charge levelled by a teenage girl against Asaram Bapu could be "politically motivated" as he had been critical of top Congress leadership.

Nityananda case: Actress terms video 'malicious'

Nityananda case: Actress terms video 'malicious'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

In her first comments after being embroiled in an alleged sex scandal involving self-styled godman Nityananda, South Indian actress Ranjitha on Thursday termed as "malicious" the video clips telecast by some TV channels purportedly showing her in intimate positions with him.

Kerala: Two cops suspended after swami's drama

Kerala: Two cops suspended after swami's drama

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The Kerala government Monday suspended two police officers for their 'failure' to professionally handle attempts by self-styled godman Himaval Mahaeswara Bhadrananda to shoot himself at a police station at Aluva near Kochi on May 17.

Actress Ranjita is a humble devotee: Nityananda

Actress Ranjita is a humble devotee: Nityananda

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Breaking his silence over actress Ranjita after her name was linked with him for alleged involvement in sleazy acts, self-styled godman Nityananda described her as a "sincere and a humble devotee" and said he was hurt by the pain caused to her and her family.

Karnataka HC allows Nityananda to preach

Karnataka HC allows Nityananda to preach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Karnataka High Court on Friday relaxed the bail conditions of self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, facing rape and other criminal charges, allowing him to preach.