magh mela

New Delhi, March 26 – Spiritual leader Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the anticipatory bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Giri in connection with a...

Lucknow, March 15 The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has ordered an inquiry into a controversial "Pandit" option given for a question on opportunists in a police recruitment examination after objections were raised by leaders of the ruling BJP over it.The...

Lucknow, March 12 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Thursday that he has asked Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav to submit a formal proposal regarding the protection of cows, asserting that only then would he be able to evaluate the party's commitment to the issue.Speaking to...

Kannauj (UP), February 28 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday targeted Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak over his recent remarks on the alleged pulling of the "choti" (a traditional hair tuft) of seers during the Magh Mela, and said that if the latter felt...

Varanasi/Prayagraj (UP), February 26 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who has been accused of sexually abusing two individuals, claimed on Thursday that the "false case" is being used to defame him and divert public attention in India from the globally discussed "Epstein files".The...

Varanasi/Prayagraj (UP), February 26 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who has been accused of sexually abusing two persons, said on Thursday that he has filed a case against the accuser, Ashutosh Brahmachari, under the POCSO Act, claiming that the law allows legal action against those who...

Lucknow, February 25 The Uttar Pradesh Congress staged a statewide protest on Wednesday, demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR filed against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.In a statement issued here, the party said that...

Kanpur (UP), February 25 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP government during a visit to Kanpur, raising concerns over the NRC, farmers' issues, and what he described as security lapses at the recent AI summit in Delhi.Speaking to reporters at a private...

Varanasi, February 25 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati alleged on Wednesday that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, leveling allegations and influencing investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two individuals against whom he has been accused of sexual abuse.Addressing...

Varanasi, February 24 Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai met controversial religious leader Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati here on Tuesday and said his party stands firmly with those who protect religion.This development comes days after an FIR was filed in Prayagraj against...

Prayagraj (UP), February 24 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati moved the Allahabad High Court seeking anticipatory bail on Tuesday after being booked for alleged sexual harassment of minor children and other offenses.A notice has been sent to the office of the government advocate in this...

Varanasi, February 23 Days after he was booked for alleged sexual abuse of two persons, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he will not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" will be exposed sooner or later.Speaking to reporters, Saraswati said there are...

Varanasi, February 23 – Political and religious reactions intensified on Monday after reports emerged that the Prayagraj police allegedly visited the Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda's ashram, who has been receiving support from leaders and religious figures across several states following a...

Varanasi (UP), February 23 Days after being booked under the POCSO Act over allegations of sexual abuse of two persons, including a minor, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he will not oppose his arrest, even though "the public is watching everything".Speaking to...

Lucknow, February 22 Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav alleged on Sunday that corruption and poor governance have intensified in Uttar Pradesh, while asserting that "as suffering increases, the PDA will grow stronger".PDA is an acronym used by SP leaders to refer to backward...

Lucknow, February 22 Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav alleged on Sunday that corruption and poor governance have intensified in Uttar Pradesh, while asserting that "as suffering increases, the PDA will grow stronger".PDA is an acronym used by SP leaders to refer to backward...

New Delhi, February 22 – Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday, over a First Information Report (FIR) filed against 'Shankaracharya' Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, accusing the administration of acting with malicious...

Lucknow, February 22 – A special court for dealing with crimes against minors in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and one of his associates, Mukundanand Giri, on Saturday, over allegations of...

Lucknow (UP), February 22 An FIR has been registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple, Mukundanand Brahmachari, over allegations of sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, over the past year, including during the Magh Mela.This action follows...

Lucknow, February 21 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government on Saturday of "tampering" with his security and sought an explanation for the withdrawal of the National Security Guard (NSG) cover provided to him.In a statement issued from the SP headquarters here, the...