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He has faced a lot of opposition in his mission, still he has been stick with his philosophy that only a healthy body is not enough, system too should be free form all malpractices. 

Today if the art of Yoga has achieved a new dimension in not only in the India but also even across the boarder, then certainly credit goes to Baba Ramdev. Yoga, which was an ancient art to be cure and healthy, it has reached a new horizon by the effort of Baba Ramdev. 

Born on 11th January, 1971 to Gulab Devi and Ram Niwas, in Alipur village of Mahendragarh district in Haryana, he has studied up to only 8th standard. He has great curiosity in Indian old philosophy and culture and so he studied Sanskrit and Indian scriptures in various gurukuls. 

Initially he joined Kalva gurukul in Jind district in Haryana and started teaching yoga to the villagers. For his strong attractions towards Indian ancient yoga and medicines, he went into caves of Himalaya and practiced yoga and meditation. Ramdev always known for his extreme disciplined and tough life.

In 1995 he started Divya Yoga Mandir Trust in Kankhal, Haridwar.

Established in 2006, Patanjali Yogapeeth in Haridwar is another milestone achieved by Baba Ramdev, which is one of the largest centre of research in yoga and Ayurvedic medicines in the country.

Apart from this he also put himself in the political scenario of the country and lead movement against black money and corruption. Refusing about his any political ambition he replied to his opponent that only healthy body is not aim but system in which we lives, should be free from corruption and unhealthy malpractices. 

Raising his strong voice against corruption he organised a huge rally of over 1 lakh people in Ramlila ground on 27 February 2011 in which Acharya Balkrishna, Ram Jethmalani, Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi, Swami Agnivesh and many others supported him. 

He started an agitation in Ramlila Ground in New Delhi on 4th June against the rising corruption in country, which become a witness of police crackdown in midnight, which attain massive sympathy for Baba Ramdev. 

He voiced his opinions against the international fast food and cold drinks brands and advocated India drinks and home made recipes.

Today he has become a strong voice for the countrymen for his protest against black money and corruption.

Horrific video shows rebel eating Syrian government soldier's heart

May 15, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) A ghastly video posted online shows how barbaric the Syrian civil war can be. A rebel fighter is seen carving into the body of a Syrian government soldier, cutting out his heart and liver, putting the heart in his mouth and taking a bite, CNN has reported.

President expresses concern over growing crime against women

May 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee has expressed his concern over growing crime against women and children and called for inclusion of moral values in the curriculum of educational institutions.

President calls for moral values in education

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday expressed his concern over growing crime against women and children and called for inclusion of moral values in the curriculum of educational institutions.

Can't restrict myself to one type of films: Nagarjuna (Interview) (With Image)

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna feels he can't typecast himself and must "exploit" various commercial angles to "cater to the masses". He admits revisitng romance genre with "Greekuveerudu" was a "conscious decision".

Modi backs Ramdev, says saints build this nation

April 26, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Gujrat have been moving forward along with the other states as there has been no riots since last 12 years in the state. However, before 12 years riot was a common thing in the state. Modi said this during the inauguration ceremony of a school of yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.

Venezuela's president is a Sai Baba devotee

April 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Nicolas Maduro, declared winner of the presidential election in Venezuela, is an ardent devotee of Sathya Sai Baba and even has a large portrait of the late spiritual guru in his office in Caracas.

Dr Ambedkar gave us the best constitution in the world: Dikshit

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today stated that in order to provide the best education facilities to the SC,ST,OBC and Minorities and orphan children the city government is setting up a residential school to provide free education, boarding and lodging facilities. This is going to be the best tribute to the

For Baba Ramdev, Rahul Gandhi has no vision

April 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has once again targeted Congress and its vice president Rahul Gandhi for his ability to the PM post. Ramdev said that Rahul Gandhi is not mature and he has not any vision.

Ramdev takes on Congress, describes Rahul Gandhi as ineffective, confused

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Rajkot, Apr 11 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday took potshots at Rahul Gandhi in the context of prime ministerial candidates, saying that the Congress Vice-President is not mature enough and has no vision.

Ramdev takes on Congress, describes Rahul Gandhi as ineffective, confused

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Rajkot, Apr 11 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday took potshots at Rahul Gandhi in the context of prime ministerial candidates, saying that the Congress Vice-President is not mature enough and has no vision.

Ramdev offers to bring truce between Modi, Nitish

April 7, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Patna, April 7 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday offered to help resolve the differences between Chief Ministers Nitish Kumar of Bihar and Narendra Modi of Gujarat.

Ramdev pitches for 'prime minister Modi'

April 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Backing BJP leader Narendra Modi as a potential prime minister, yoga guru Ramdev Friday described the Gujarat chief minister as a symbol of development and good governance and asked people to support him.

Agartala hosts peace rally for national integration

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Agartala, Apr 5 (ANI): A peace rally was held recently Agartala to spread the message of peace, brotherhood and nation building.

Ramdev takes a dig at Congress, calls it 'ineffective'

March 31, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev slammed the UPA-II Government during a press conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday.

BJP should project Narendra Modi as PM candidate: Baba Ramdev

March 31, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should project Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its leader in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Tribals in Dhar walk on embers as part of Holi celebrations

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Mar.29 (ANI): Tribals in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar region took part in the annual Bhairav Baba Fair this week.

Google Street View reveals images of Fukushima town two years after nuke meltdown, tsunami

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Google's Street View has published striking images of Fukushima town after the triple nuclear meltdown two years after the incident, which forced tens of thousands of residents to flee.

Dhumal defends land allotment to Baba Ramdev

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Shimla, March 18 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Monday defended the decision of his previous BJP government to allot land to yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust and denied any wrongdoing.

British Raj officer killed in 1858 'smokes' cigarettes left at his tomb in Lucknow

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

London, March 18 (ANI): A British cavalry officer who was killed at a battle with nationalists in Lucknow in 1858 has been declared a saint in India with worshippers claiming he smokes cigarettes left as offerings at his tomb.

Sadhu arrested for molesting Italian woman in Varanasi

March 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Varanasi, March 15 (IANS) A sadhu was arrested here Friday for trying to molest an Italian woman, police said.

Now, get new Malayalam releases in your inbox! (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

March 12, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (IANS) Malayalam filmmakers and producers have jointly decided to release new movies through online medium Channel 7music.com, which will be launched on April 14, Vishu Day.

Dr. Ambedkar's philosophy and message has an abiding relevance: Ansari

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday said Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar's philosophy and message has an abiding relevance.

Inter College Boxing Championship concludes

March 8, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Baba Gang Nath Munirka Boxing Academy performed and achieved a great accomplishment in Inter College Boxing Championship held at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhli. The Boxing championship has begins from 4th March where participants performed their skill and punch.

Himachal begins probe into Prashant Bhushan's land deal

March 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Shimla, Mar 1 (IANS) After taking back possession of a prime land allotted to yoga guru Baba Ramdev for alleged violations of statutory provisions, Himachal Pradesh has begun another probe into permission granted to lawyer Prashant Bhushan to purchase land in the state, a minister said here Friday.

Budget ignores unorganised sector, elderly, children: Activists

February 28, 2013 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Activists and experts Thursday said the social measures proposed in the union budget were an eyewash and slammed the government for not taking care of the unorganised sector workers, the elderly and children.

Ramdev attacks Himachal Government over confiscating land granted to his trust

February 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Chandigarh, Feb. 27 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday assailed the Himachal Pradesh Government after a plot of land that was granted to his trust in the state is confiscated.

Ramdev slams Sonia Gandhi over land lease

February 27, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Solan, Feb 27 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Wednesday accused Congress chief Sonia Gandhi for working against his herbal centre project in Himachal Pradesh here and alleged that a lease of land to his Patanjali Yogpeeth was revoked on her direction.

Court orders status quo on Ramdev's land in Himachal

February 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Shimla, Feb 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed the state government to maintain status quo on yoga guru Baba Ramdev's land, which the state took back due to irregularities in its allotment by the previous BJP regime.

Maintain status quo on Baba Ramdev land: Himachal court

February 27, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Shimla, Feb 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed the state government to maintain the status quo on the land allotted to yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the possession of which it has taken back.

Record companies not willing to invest in Indipop: Lesle Lewis

February 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Over the years, Indipop has faded away and record companies are unwilling to invest in the genre, composer Lesle Lewis points out.

Land row: Baba Ramdev moves Himachal court

February 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Shimla, Feb 25 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Monday moved the Himachal Pradesh High Court over the state government's action to take back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to it in 2010 by the then BJP government.

Baba Sehgal sings another Telugu song

February 25, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Known for singing hit title songs for Telugu films "Gabbar Singh" and "Jalsa", rapper Baba Sehgal has sung yet another song for upcoming Telugu action drama "Shadow".

Himachal takes back land from Baba Ramdev

February 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Shimla, Feb 22 (IANS) In swift action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the Himachal Pradesh government Friday took back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to him in 2010 by the then BJP government for setting up his Patanjali Yogpeeth's branch, an official said.

Vivek Oberoi's 'kismet connection' with Sanjay Dutt!

February 22, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi, who had earlier done "Shootout at Lokhandwala" with Sanjay Dutt and is now seen in "Zila Ghaziabad", says he has some 'kismet connection' with the actor.

No ban on entry of Ramdev, says Himachal government

February 21, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Thursday said there was no ban on the entry of yoga guru Baba Ramdev in the state.

Himachal set to take back land from Baba Ramdev

February 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) Less than three years after the then ruling BJP gave Baba Ramdev a chunk of prime land on lease in Himachal Pradesh, the state government Wednesday initiated the process to take it back.

Himachal revokes land lease of Baba Ramdev

February 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Shimla, Feb 19 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday revoked the land lease of yoga guru Baba Ramdev in the state.

Defreeze Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth accounts: HC

February 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday directed the Income Tax department to defreeze the 11 bank accounts of Patanjali Yogpeeth Nyas, a trust run by Baba Ramdev.

Ayurveda has effective remedies to overcome Swine Flu: Baba Ramdev

February 11, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has said that the growing incidence of Swine Flu is really matter of concern for our valuable life. He has said that the cure for the diseases is available in the old traditional way

Ramdev welcomes Afzal's hanging, demands action against anti-national forces

February 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Allahabad, Feb. 9 (ANI): Welcoming the execution of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday urged the government to take swift decision on all mercy petitions involving terrorists and rapists.

Most of 'Holy grail' ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu saved from Islamists' arson

February 1, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, Feb. 1 (ANI): The majority of historic manuscripts that were burned by fleeing Islamist extremists who torched a public library in Mali's Timbuktu are safe, according to experts involved in the preservation of the ancient texts.

Shallow water bodies frozen, migratory birds move away

January 30, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) As shallow water bodies within the migratory birds' reserves in the Kashmir Valley remain frozen, flocks of geese, mallards, teals, gadwalls and pochards have started looking for alternate feeding grounds.

With waterbodies frozen, Kashmir's migratory birds foray into lakes

January 30, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Srinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) As shallow waterbodies of the migratory bird's reserves in the Kashmir Valley remain frozen, flocks of geese, mallards, teals, gadwalls and pochards have started looking for alternate feeding grounds.

Fleeing Islamist extremists burn 'holy grail' ancient manuscripts in Mali's Timbuktu

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, Jan. 29 (ANI): Fleeing Islamist extremists torched a public library containing historic manuscripts in Timbuktu, as French and Malian forces closed in on Mali's fabled desert city.

French-led troops capture Mali's Timbuktu after advancing into areas held by militants

January 29, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Jan. 29 (ANI): French troops have seized the historic city of Timbuktu in Mali after advancing north into an area held by Islamist militants.

Flashy cars, gold, tablets computers - Kumbh has them all!

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Allahabad, Jan 24 (IANS) For reasons other than preaching salvation and guiding the teeming millions on faith and spirituality, the saffron-robed seers camping in the sprawling Kumbh mela premises are making waves for many other reasons too. Some are attracting eyeballs for their fondness for computers, IT accessories, pets, gold jewellery and even fleets of luxury cars!

A Mumbaikar's secret family treasure (Feature, with images)

January 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Few know about Indira Niwas, a ramshackle two-storeyed chawl almost a century old, precariously standing on a busy main road in the Kurla suburb of northeast Mumbai.

Congress playing communal politics in Owaisi case: BJP

January 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday accused the Congress of playing "communal politics" and trying to make Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi a hero by not arresting him over his hate speeches.

Bengali actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay no more

January 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Noted Bengali screen and stage actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay, who had starred in many celluloid classics of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, passed away Saturday after a brief illness. He was 86 and is survived by his wife and two sons.

Rajasthan police officer suspended, held for extortion

January 3, 2013 at 10:23 PM

Jaipur, Jan 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan government suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Thursday, a day after he was arrested on corruption charges, officials said.

Punjab CM Badal praises Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat's efforts to promote world peace and brotherhood

December 31, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Qadian (Punjab), Dec.31 (ANI): In a message delivered on behalf Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Sardar Sewa Singh Sekhawan, a former state government minister, conveyed the former's greetings to the community for their 121st Annual Convention in Qadian and also praised the community's efforts for world peace and brotherhood.

Supreme Court continued its judicial activism (2012 in Retrospect)

December 30, 2012 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) From ruling that sleep was a fundamental right to urging the government to phase out the Haj subsidy in 10 years, to nixing guidelines on media reporting, the Supreme Court continued its judicial activism during 2012.

Kejriwal warns Delhi Police against implicating the innocent

December 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday cautioned Delhi Police against implicating "innocents" for the attack on Constable Subhash Chand Tomar during protests Monday against the brutal gang-rape of a woman Dec 16. Tomar died early Tuesday.

PM promises women's safety, rape victim critical (Second Intro Roundup)

December 24, 2012 at 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The condition of the young woman brutally raped worsened Monday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the nation to pray for her and vowed to check "monstrous" crimes against women.

PM promises women's safety, rape victim critical (Intro Roundup)

December 24, 2012 at 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The condition of the young woman brutally raped worsened Monday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the nation to pray for her and vowed to check "monstrous" crimes against women.

Baba Ramdev, V.K. Singh booked for fuelling fury

December 24, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh were booked for inciting protesters even as police registered five cases over violent protests over the weekend against the gang-rape of a woman here, police said Monday.

Ramdev, ex-army chief join protests

December 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and former army chief V.K. Singh Sunday joined the protests against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman here and condemned the police crackdown on protesters voicing anger against the incident.

Delhi Gang Rape Case: Baba Ramdev, supporters head to India Gate to join protest

December 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi ANI (National): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev along with thousands of his supporters headed towards India Gate on Sunday to join the protest against Delhi gang rape incident.

Ramdev slams police action on protesters

December 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday demanded justice for the Delhi gang-rape victim and condemned the police for "brutality" against protesters voicing anger against the incident.

Protests continue in capital, Sonia promises action

December 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Hundreds of people, mainly the young, Sunday continued their noisy protests against the gang-rape of a woman, sparking off sporadic clashes with polices.

Baba Ramdev criticizes government over retail reform

December 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Haridwar/New Delhi, Dec.9 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday expressed his distress over the UPA Government's second victory in parliament over the issue of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Kashmir Budgam District to develop villages to provide impetus to tourism

December 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Budgam (J-K), Dec. 7 (ANI): The tourism department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government is developing some villages to provide an impetus to the tourism industry.

Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 57th death anniversary

December 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 57th death anniversary here today.

Centre will give land in Mumbai for Ambedkar memorial: Anand Sharma

December 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday said the Central Government will give land in Mumbai to build a memorial for Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Jan Sansad demands resolutions on anti-graft bills

November 30, 2012 at 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) A Jan Sansad (People's Assembly) here Friday released a manifesto demanding resolutions from the government on anti-corruption Lokpal bill, grievance redressal bill and the whistleblower bill.

Reporter abducted in Syria worked for Russian intelligence

November 29, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Moscow, Nov 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukrainian journalist Ankhar Kochneva, who was abducted in Syria in October, has said in a YouTube video that she worked for Russian intelligence.

Ramdev hails Mamata's decision to move no-trust motion against UPA

November 19, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Haridwar, Nov 19 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has hailed Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee's decision to move a no-confidence motion against the UPA government during the winter session of the Parliament.

Bal Thackeray improving, crowds diminish

November 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition continued to show signs of improvement Friday evening, leading to normalcy returning to the city and crowds outside his residence diminishing.

Venkaiah Naidu, Hema Malini visit ailing Bal Thackeray

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Venkaiah Naidu and actor-turned politician Hema Malini visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Baba Ramdev visits ailing Bal Thackeray

November 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Akhara Parishad announces one lakh award for hurling shoe at Jethmalani

November 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Haridwar, Nov. 10 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, which staged a protest here on Thursday against Ram Jethmalani over his controversial remarks on Hindu God Ram, announced that a person who hurls a shoe at the veteran lawyer would be given a cash reward of Rs one lakh.

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev hails President Obama's re-election

November 8, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Navsari (Gujarat), Nov 8 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday hailed the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama, saying his win indicates that the common man will get an opportunity to participate in bringing about change, and will also end the unequal and unfair distribution of wealth and property

Plea against Kejriwal, Ramdev, Bhushan rejected

November 8, 2012 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday dismissed a petition asking for a first information report (FIR) against activist-politician Arvind Kejriwal, his colleague Prashant Bhushan and yoga guru Baba Ramdev for allegedly lowering the reputation of parliament.

'God's money' not for advertisements: Himachal court

November 6, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Shimla, Nov 6 (IANS) The spending of temple offerings for advertisements by a religious trust has not found favour with the Himachal Pradesh High Court. It has directed the state government not to spend money of the Baba Balak Nath Mandir (temple) in the state for promoting its activities.

Congress's 'anti-people' rally held to promote anti-people policies: BJP

November 4, 2012 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 4 (ANI): Terming the Congress Party's mega rally at the Ramlila Ground here as an anti-people event, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said the rally was organized only to rationalize and promote the anti-people policies of the UPA Government.

BJP targets Gandhi family, backs Swamy's decision to move Election Commission

November 3, 2012 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Saturday fully backed Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy's decision to file a plea seeking derecognition of the Congress Party, and said the Election Commission of India should take cognisance of the complaint on merit and act firmly on it.

Former army chief may join parliament gherao on Dec 4

November 2, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Former army chief V. K Singh Friday indicated he may join a sugarcane growers' gherao of parliament on Dec 4.

Ramdev to campaign in Gujarat, terms Congress as a 'Cancer'

October 30, 2012 at 12:22 PM

In a bid to damage the hope of Congress in the coming assembly election, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has openly said that he is planning to campaign against the Congress in the coming Gujarat election.

Ramdev to campaign against Congress in poll-bound Gujarat

October 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (ANI): Terming the Congress party as a 'cancer', yoga guru Baba Ramdev has said that he would campaign against the ruling party at Centre in poll-bound Gujarat.

Yoga Guru Ramdev takes a jibe at Congress over scam charges

October 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 27 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has once again targeted the congress party, which has been hit by a slew of corruption scandals ahead of the upcoming polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Idols' immersion poses threat to Ganges

October 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) With hundreds of idols of goddess Durga immersed in the Ganges here and in other parts of Bihar, marking the end of Durga Puja festivities, environmentalists are worried about the increased pollution levels in the river.

Scion of Mysore royal family takes part in Dussehra festival celebrations

October 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Mysore (Karnataka), Oct.24 (ANI): Mysore's former king Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar participated in the Dussehra celebrations here on Wednesday.

Raze illegal structure at excavated Delhi site, orders court

October 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to immediately raze the illegal construction from the site of a purported mosque excavated near the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Government employees protest in Srinagar, demand increase in retirement age

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Srinagar, Oct.16 (ANI): Government employees protested here on Tuesday over a demand for increasing the retirement age, providing them their salary arrears and regularisation of services of ad-hoc workers.

Gadkari to face corruption charges next, says Anjali Damania

October 16, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (ANI): RTI activist and India Against Corruption (IAC) member Anjali Damania on Tuesday confirmed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari would be the next person to be exposed before the public.

Order reserved on complaint against Prashant Bhushan

October 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday reserved the order for Nov 8 on a complaint against lawyer and erstwhile Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan for an allegedly seditious speech on Kashmir.

Baba Ramdev welcomes probe by govt. to trace missing mentor

October 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM

New delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has welcomed a Government of Uttarakhand initiative to probe the disappearance of his mentor, Guru Shankar Dev Singh.

Ramdev welcomes CBI probe into missing teacher case

October 13, 2012 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Baba Ramdev Saturday welcomed the decision of the Uttarakhand government to recommend a CBI probe into the disappearance of his teacher, Guru Shankar Dev Singh, missing since 2007, amid accusations that the yoga guru was complicit in the act.

Uttarakhand for CBI probe into disappearance of Ramdev's guru

October 12, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Dehradun, Oct 12 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government Friday recommended a CBI probe into the disappearance of Guru Shankar Dev Singh. The ayurveda expert and teacher of yoga guru Baba Ramdev is missing since 2007.

Baba Ramdev lends support landless farmers' movement

October 11, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Agra, Oct 11 (ANI): Extending his support to the march on Delhi by landless farmers, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has exhorted them to continue until their movement succeeds.

'Frustrated' Ramdev making unfortunate comments against Sonia: Congress

October 10, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi/Haridwar, Oct 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat on Wednesday condemned Baba Ramdev's controversial remark against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, saying the yoga guru is now frustrated, as his movement has failed to spark.

Congress defends Vadra, BJP demands judicial probe

October 5, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI): Crusader-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal's allegation that Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra had nearly trebled his earnings since being married into the Nehru-Gandhi family drew furious reactions from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday.

Baba Ramdev rubbishes 'misbranding' accusations, calls it Centre's propaganda

September 26, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Sept 26 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday denied allegations of irregularities in the labelling of some of the food products marketed by his Divya Yog Mandir Trust, and called it the Central Bureau of Investigations' (CBI) attempt to "defame" him.

Baba Ramdev to launch nation-wide agitation in favour of domestic companies on Oct.2

September 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Haridwar, Sep 23 (ANI): Accusing the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government of behaving like an agent of overseas companies by allowing FDI in multi-brand retail, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has threatened to launch a nation-wide agitation in favour of domestic companies on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Baba Ramdev targets UPA, says 'evil game of black money has begun'

September 21, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Haridwar, Sep 21 (ANI): Asserting that the evil game of black money has begun, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said there would be surge in corruption with the advent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Baba Ramdev hails Mamata's decision to quit UPA

September 19, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Haridwar, Sep 19 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday backed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over its decision to withdraw support from the UPA Government, and added that other allies must understand the reality and also pull out from the Congress-led Central Government.

PM pushing economy towards colonization: Baba Ramdev

September 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Sept 15 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday lashed out at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multibrand retail.

Sharad Yadav better than Modi as PM: Govindacharya

September 11, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Lucknow, Sep 11 (IANS) Former thinktank of the BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) idealogue K.N. Govindacharya Tuesday said NDA convenor Sharad Yadav was better than Narendra Modi for the post of prime minister.

Can't book Nirmal Baba over complaint, cops tell court

September 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Police Monday told a Delhi court that they cannot book self-styled godman Nirmal Baba over a complaint of cheating and breach of trust given by an advocate.

Congress out to malign me: Ramdev

September 9, 2012 at 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday condemned Congress leader Digvijay Singh for levelling allegations against him and said it was all part of a concerted attempt to malign him.