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Popularly known as Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh claims to command a veritable following of more than 60 million of his faithfuls, especially the Dalit Sikhs, according to the website of his organisation Dera Sacha Sauda. (Photo: File | PTI)

Everything you wanted to know about Ram Rahim's rape case

Quantum of sentence will be announced on August 28.

25 Aug 2017 7:42 PM

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near an Indian court in Panchkula, India. (Photo: AP)

Army arrives in Panchkula, tight security ahead of court verdict

Singh left Sirsa by road for Panchkula to appear before a special CBI court in the sexual exploitation case against him.

25 Aug 2017 11:52 AM

Thousands of 'premis', what Dera followers are popularly known, have descended in Panchkula, which has virtually turned into a fortress. (Photo: ANI)

Dera chief Ram Rahim reaches Panchkula CBI court; verdict soon

The 50-year-old Dera head left the sect-headquarters at Sirsa, about 260 km from Chandigarh, at about 9 am amid tight security.

25 Aug 2017 10:15 AM

Followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gather at a park in Panchkula. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim rape verdict: Women stand guard with sticks at Dera complex

Outside the gates of the sprawling complex, just on the outskirts of the city, a battalion of women stands, wooden sticks in hand.

25 Aug 2017 9:15 AM

Security arrangements near Dera Sacha Sauda ahead of the verdict in the rape trial of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, in Sirsa. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim rape trial: 74 trains cancelled for today in view of law and order situation

The possibility of an outbreak of violence in Haryana has also affected the cost of air travel.

25 Aug 2017 8:45 AM

Followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gather at his 'ashram' in Sirsa on Thursday, ahead of the verdict in the rape trial of Ram Rahim. (Photo: AP)

Video: Dera chief appeals to followers to maintain peace, respect law

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief released a video message asking his supporters, camping in Panchkula, to go back home.

25 Aug 2017 8:09 AM

The sexual exploitation case was registered against the Dera chief in 2002 by the CBI on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court after anonymous letters were circulated about the alleged sexual exploitation of two 'sadhvis' (female followers) by Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: AP)

Dera chief verdict: Punjab, Haryana tense; mobile internet services blocked

Dera Sacha Sauda has a huge following in Punjab as well as Haryana and both the states are on a high alert.

24 Aug 2017 7:48 PM

High alert has been sounded in Ludhiana ahead of the verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and public have been asked to maintain peace. (Photo: PTI)

Ram Rahim Singh confirms his appearance in court tomorrow for rape case verdict

Section 144 has been imposed in Punjab ahead of the final verdict of CBI over the 14 yr-old rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

24 Aug 2017 1:21 PM

Ahead of the court judgment in a rape case against the Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, administrative officials and police personnel at a flag march in Bathinda. (Photo: PTI)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Maximum alert in two states ahead of verdict

The Chandigarh administration has also closed all educational institutes on Thursday and Friday.

24 Aug 2017 1:43 AM

According to media reports, a special CBI court in Haryana will on Friday decide if the self-styled godman is guilty of raping two women followers about 15 years ago. (Photo: File)

Ram Rahim Singh rape trial: Security on toes ahead of verdict on Friday

Although, Singh has been asked to appear before the court in person, he may choose a videoconferencing instead, reports said.

23 Aug 2017 3:11 PM

BJP to rope in Dera sect to rid city of trash crisis

Manoj Tiwari to join Ram Rahim in cleaning drive.

04 May 2017 1:13 AM

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