Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

Haryana DGP BS Sandhu confirms arrest of Ram Rahim's bodyguards who misbehaved with police

"Gurmeet Ram Rahim`s bodyguards wanted to take him in his car, but as he was convicted, we said he would be taken in police car. There was an argument and finally he was taken in the police vehicle. We arrested the bodyguards who misbehaved with the police personnel," Sandhu said while addressing the press conference.

Aug 27, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat – From condemning violence to 'Swachhchata hi Sewa' campaign – Highlights of speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme.

Aug 27, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

Anupam Kher, Twinkle Khanna, others: 'Saddened' B-town slams Dera violence

Bollywood celebrities, including Twinkle Khanna, Anupam Kher and Raveena Tandon, have expressed their disapproval over the violence in Punjab and Haryana post Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction in a 15-year-old rape case.

Aug 27, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Haryana peaceful, curfew relaxed in Panchkula, Sirsa; death toll at 36

Panchkula witnessed the maximum violence on Friday after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of rape by Special CBI court.

Aug 27, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Bhupinder Hooda is illiterate like Rahul Gandhi: Subramanian Swamy

Senior Bharataiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda is illiterate like Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.

Aug 27, 2017, 07:28 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address 35th edition of ‘Mann ki Baat’ today at 11 AM- Here's what to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts on a number of issues in his 35th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' today at 11 AM.

Aug 27, 2017, 06:48 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh rape verdict: Events as they unfolded a day after

Self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was on Friday convicted of rape by a Special CBI court in Panchkula.

Aug 26, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

After rape, Dera chief now has two murder trials against him

Ram Rahim has been accused of involvement in a murder conspiracy of Dera manager Ranjit Singh in July 2002.

Aug 26, 2017, 23:18 PM IST

Maverick godman now prisoner number 1997 in Sunaria jail

According to prison officials, the lone approval cell of the jail has a capacity of 12 prisoners, but the Dera head has been kept in "solitary confinement".

Aug 26, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Mohammad Kaif condemns Panchkula violence, calls it 'Utterly shameful behavior'

Late in the afternoon, self-proclaimed godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was found guilty for two rape cases when a special CBI court in Panchkula, Haryana announced their final verdict. Moments later, displeased with the judgment, his followers created an absolute ruckus on the streets with reports of widespread vandalism flowing in from parts of Haryana.

Aug 26, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

We appear like 'devis', but our situation is that of prostitutes: Dera rape victim

Her letter has been in the news again after the Dera chief on Friday was convicted of rape by a CBI court in Panchkula, Haryana.

Aug 26, 2017, 21:46 PM IST

One lakh Dera followers still camping in Haryana's Sirsa; curfew to be relaxed from 6am-11am on Aug 27

A day after large scale violence broke out over the conviction of Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, authorities in Haryana decided to relax the curfew in violence-hit Sirsa on Sunday.

Aug 26, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

Dera violence: Section 144 to continue in Delhi, for now

Madhur Verma said to the press, "We have maintained high alert. No incident reported so far. Section 144 to continue till further order."

Aug 26, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail for pronouncing sentence

The high court asked the state government to make arrangements for security and safe transport by air of the judicial officer and two staff members.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

9 Dera centres sealed In Kurukshetra, 2,500 lathis found: Haryana cops

The Kurukshetra Police on Saturday sealed nine congregation centres of Dera Sacha Sauda in the district, evicted the followers of sect leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and seized over 2,500 lathis and other sharp-edged weapons during a search operation.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:03 PM IST

In lap of luxury, Ram Rahim owns sprawling business empire

From a successful entrepreneur to becoming 'Messenger of God', Dera chief Ram Rahim has charted a path which would make others envious.

Aug 26, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh not to be brought to Panchkula for sentencing: Haryana DGP

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's 'Z-plus' security cover was withdrawn after his conviction in a rape case adding that the jailed godman will not be brought to Panchkula for the sentencing on Monday, Haryana Chief Secretary DS Dhesi said here on Saturday.

Aug 26, 2017, 15:37 PM IST