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Self styled godman Nithyananda to attend Ram Temple event, says he was 'formally invited' AJRSelf styled godman Nithyananda to attend Ram Temple event, says he was 'formally invited' AJR

Self-styled godman Nithyananda to attend Ram Temple event, says he was 'formally invited'

Nithyananda's presence at the event comes amidst legal controversies. A rape case, filed in 2010 based on a complaint by his driver, resulted in Nithyananda's arrest, although he was later released on bail. In 2020, the same driver claimed that the self-styled godman had fled the country.

India News Jan 21, 2024, 5:47 PM IST

Self styled godman Asaram Bapu jailed for life in second rape case AJRSelf styled godman Asaram Bapu jailed for life in second rape case AJR

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu jailed for life in second rape case

The court had acquitted six other accused, including Asaram's wife Laxmiben, their daughter, and four disciples who were accused of aiding and abetting the crime, for want of evidence, the prosecution said.

India News Jan 31, 2023, 5:30 PM IST

Gandhinagar court convicts self -styled godman Asaram Bapu in 2013 rape case; check details AJRGandhinagar court convicts self -styled godman Asaram Bapu in 2013 rape case; check details AJR

Gandhinagar court convicts self -styled godman Asaram Bapu in 2013 rape case; check details

Asaram Bapu was accused by a Surat-based woman of repeatedly raping her while she was at his ashram in Ahmedabad's Motera around 10 years ago. The Gandhinagar sessions court will pronounce the punishment in the case on Tuesday.

India News Jan 30, 2023, 6:06 PM IST

Fugitive godman Swami Nithyananda releases new video, 'only solution to end Covid in India is me'-ycbFugitive godman Swami Nithyananda releases new video, 'only solution to end Covid in India is me'-ycb

Fugitive godman Swami Nithyananda releases new video, 'only solution to end Covid in India is me'

After hoodwinking and fleeing the country with cases pending against him, self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda says if he lands in India, Covid will see it's end.
 

Top Stories Jun 8, 2021, 1:27 PM IST

Nithayananda CID pitches for Red corner notice against godmanNithayananda CID pitches for Red corner notice against godman

Nithyananda: CID pitches for 'Red corner notice' against ‘godman’

In another blow to controversial self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda who is on the run, the CID has approached the CBI to issue a Red Corner notice against him

India Mar 4, 2020, 12:26 PM IST

Arrest warrant against Nithyananda: Hurry up, says Karnataka HC to Ramanagara courtArrest warrant against Nithyananda: Hurry up, says Karnataka HC to Ramanagara court

Arrest warrant against Nithyananda: Hurry up, says Karnataka HC to Ramanagara court

The Ramanagara trial court has issued arrest warrant against self-styled godman Nithyananda in a 10-year-old case of rape. The Karnataka high court had dismissed his petition that sought for transfer of the case.

India Feb 19, 2020, 6:54 PM IST

Karnataka court cancels bail granted to self-styled godman NithyanandaKarnataka court cancels bail granted to self-styled godman Nithyananda

Karnataka court cancels bail granted to self-styled godman Nithyananda

Justice John Michael Cunha directed the trial court to take self-styled godman Nithyananda into custody. The so-called spiritual leader fled India recently after a rape case was registered against him in Karnataka.

India Feb 5, 2020, 5:53 PM IST

Karnataka high court issues notice to self-styled godman NithyanandaKarnataka high court issues notice to self-styled godman Nithyananda

Karnataka high court issues notice to self-styled godman Nithyananda

The petition alleged that Nithyananda had been skipping trial and in fact had fled the country with the help of an expired passport

India Jan 24, 2020, 5:18 PM IST

Ecuador rejects claims of self-styled godman Nithyananda forming own nationEcuador rejects claims of self-styled godman Nithyananda forming own nation

Ecuador rejects claims of self-styled godman Nithyananda forming own nation

Days after missing self-styled godman Nithyananda announced his own nation in Ecuador, Ambassador Jaime Marchan Romero said no individual would ever be allowed to annex off land from a sovereign state

India Dec 10, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

Karnataka minister warns of strict action against self-styled godman NithyanandaKarnataka minister warns of strict action against self-styled godman Nithyananda

Karnataka minister warns of strict action against self-styled godman Nithyananda

Karnataka home minister Basavaraj Bommai warned of strict action against self-styled godman Nithyananda who is currently absconding

India Dec 9, 2019, 2:10 PM IST

Video of absconding Nithyananda saying 'No stupid court can touch me' goes viralVideo of absconding Nithyananda saying 'No stupid court can touch me' goes viral

Video of absconding Nithyananda saying 'No stupid court can touch me’ goes viral

A video of Nithyananda shot in an undisclosed location saying 'No stupid court can touch me, I am Paramashiva' has gone viral. Watch the video here.

India Dec 9, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

Where is Nithyananda? Ecuador government denies giving asylum, 'Kaialsa' island to godmanWhere is Nithyananda? Ecuador government denies giving asylum, 'Kaialsa' island to godman

Where is Nithyananda? Ecuador government denies giving asylum, ‘Kailasa’ island to godman

Apart from rape and abduction allegations in India, now French government has launched a probe against self-styled godman Nithyananda for cheating one of its citizens of $ 400,000. Meanwhile, Ecuador has clarified that it has refused to accept request of providing refuge to Nithyananda
 

WORLD Dec 7, 2019, 11:20 AM IST

Noida: After Nithyananda, another spiritual leader accused of forcing minor girl to leave parents, join ashramNoida: After Nithyananda, another spiritual leader accused of forcing minor girl to leave parents, join ashram

Noida: After Nithyananda, another spiritual leader accused of forcing minor girl to leave parents, join ashram

A spiritual leader brainwashed a 17-year-old girl from Amritsar and had coaxed her to leave parents and join his ashram. The girl was saved in the nick of the time and is being treated by a psychologist now.
 

India Dec 2, 2019, 7:46 PM IST

Ahmedabad: CBSE cancels Delhi Public School's affiliation due to self-styled godman NithyanandaAhmedabad: CBSE cancels Delhi Public School's affiliation due to self-styled godman Nithyananda

Ahmedabad: CBSE cancels Delhi Public School’s affiliation due to self-styled godman Nithyananda

The affiliation of Delhi Public School, located at Hirapur on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, ‘stands cancelled with immediate effect,’ stated the CBSE order
 

India Dec 2, 2019, 3:02 PM IST

Gujarat high court directs cops to produce victims, Nithyananda goes missingGujarat high court directs cops to produce victims, Nithyananda goes missing

Gujarat high court directs cops to produce victims, Nithyananda goes missing

The Gujarat high court has stated that if the police fail to produce the victims Lopamudra Janardhana Sharma and Nandita before November 26, action would be taken.  This comes after the victims' parents petitioned the court claiming that their daughters have been subject to illegal confinement by self-styled Godman Nithyananda.
 

India Nov 21, 2019, 6:20 PM IST