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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicGodman

Topic: godman

India’s Ashram Industrial Complex is being held up by three pillars

Babas fill a gap in society—the dignity and sense of belonging, however illusory, that organised religion has failed to provide so many Indians.

Delhi ‘predator godman’ built a system of abuse: Threats to ‘ruin careers’ & cronies’ cone of silence

FIR against him also implicates at least 3 faculty members, one of whom not only 'turned blind eye' to complaints but also forced ‘women students to oblige his sexual overtures’.

Delhi’s ‘predator godman’ had already fled India before 1st FIR. Anticipatory bail plea dismissed

Despite being accused of sexual assault by 17 students and multi-crore fraud, police unable to trace chairman of south Delhi institute, with assets over Rs 300 cr.

Plot thickens in Delhi godman case: Not just molestation, there’s a multi-crore fraud FIR too

Days before sexual harassment allegations surfaced, Chaitanyananda Saraswati was accused of fraudulent takeover of institute where he was MD, alongwith its assets worth Rs 300 crore.

‘Obscene texts, unwanted touch’—Delhi ‘godman’ still at large despite complaint from 17 students

Manager of Delhi management institute, Parthasarathy absconding after complaints of sexual harassment from students from economically weaker section. Used car with fake UN number plate.

Godman steps in to ‘end’ floods in Pakistan. People say ‘still better than Maryam Nawaz’

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that timely precautions had averted large-scale flood damage, adding that it was by the grace of Allah Almighty that Punjab was spared from severe losses.

Modi-Putin meeting defies Western pressure & what drives the popularity of godmen in India

Global media reports also highlight a buoyant stock market, world's first CNG bike and that India will soon become the leading global food demand driver.

God complex, sprawling ashram & sermons on how to live like the rich — inside the world of Bhole Baba

A former policeman and now self-styled godman, Narayan Sakar Hari or ‘Bhole Baba’ gained nationwide infamy after a stampede at one of his satsangs in Hathras left over 120 people dead.

Hathras stampede: On satsang organisers’ list, a villager with paralysis, another who ‘never met godman’

Ramsevak, who can barely walk, was stunned to find out his name was on list & is now worried what will happen to him. Six satsang organisers have been arrested, according to Aligarh IG.

Weeping families, bodies on ice at Hathras hospital, stampede survivors recall crowd ‘pushing, slipping’

At least 116 people, mostly women, lost their lives in Tuesday’s stampede at a satsang hosted by self-styled preacher Bhole Baba, for whom police have launched a search operation.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.