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Sukhbir meets Majithia in jail 3 months after arrest. Why Dera Beas chief’s visit is creating more buzz

The Dera has massive following in Punjab & even as it has remained largely apolitical for decades, the optics of 'Babaji' visiting the Akali leader in jail sends a strong political signal.

Who is Jasdeep Singh Gill, new spiritual head of Punjab’s powerful Dera Beas

An IIT Delhi and Cambridge alumnus, Gill will take over from Gurinder Singh Dhillon. Dera Radha Soami Satsang Beas wields significant influence in Punjab.

Why Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim will remain in jail despite acquittal in a murder case

Though acquitted in Ranjit Singh murder case, the Dera chief is serving 20-yr imprisonment for allegedly raping 2 sadhvis & life term for murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

Channi to Ravneet Bittu, Punjab candidates of all stripes are flocking to ‘apolitical’ Dera Beas

Radha Soami Satsang Beas is Punjab's most influential dera & frequented by politicians during polls. Its chief, Gurinder Singh Dhillon, has said that 'all candidates are dear to us’.

Why Modi visit to hugely influential dera Beas could be significant for Himachal polls

Radha Soami Satsang Beas dera is very active in Himachal. And though it claims to be apolitical, it has the potential to influence voters in multiple constituencies in the state.

Centre ordered CISF deployment in Rohtak after Ram Rahim’s conviction

Over 1500 CISF personnel are guarding Sunaria Jail where Dera Sacha Sauda chief is currently lodged.

Fun, frolic and suspense: Media has a field day in Rohtak

Initial excitement gave way to frustration as reporters waited for the judge to pronounce Ram Rahim’s punishment

Ram Rahim conviction: How Khattar govt failed to see the writing on the wall

As the situation in Haryana spirals out of control in the aftermath of the rape case verdict, ThePrint looks at five blunders made by...

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: ‘Messenger of god’ who has a date with law

Uneasy calm in Punjab, Haryana as Dera Sacha Sauda chief tweets his intention of appearing in court for rape verdict

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.