Baba Ramdev: News
24 Apr 2024
Acharya BalkrishnaPatanjali ads case: Ramdev, Balkrishna issue fresh apology
Patanjali Ayurved Co-founder and Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and the firm's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna have issued an apology in Wednesday's newspapers for their non-compliance with the Supreme Court directives in the misleading advertisements case.
23 Apr 2024
Acharya Balkrishna'Was apology same size as your ads': SC slams Patanjali
The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised questions over the "microscopic" size of Patanjali Ayurved's public apology advertisements issued in newspapers.
16 Apr 2024
Acharya BalkrishnaPatanjali ads case: You can't degrade allopathy, SC tells Ramdev
Yoga guru and co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved Baba Ramdev on Tuesday once again issued an apology to the Supreme Court in connection with the misleading advertisements case.
10 Apr 2024
Acharya BalkrishnaSC rejects Ramdev's apology in Patanjali 'misleading' ads case
The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that it did not accept the apology tendered by Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna in the misleading advertisements case.
02 Apr 2024
Acharya BalkrishnaBaba Ramdev apologizes to Supreme Court in misleading ads case
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his associate Acharya Balkrishna appeared in the Supreme Court on Tuesday in the "misleading advertisements" case.
02 Apr 2024
Indian Medical AssociationPatanjali misleading ads case: Ramdev may appear before SC today
Yoga guru and Patanjali Ayurved co-founder Baba Ramdev is likely to appear in person before the Supreme Court on Tuesday in the "misleading advertisements" case.
21 Mar 2024
Acharya BalkrishnaPatanjali Ayurved apologizes to SC for misleading advertisements
Acharya Balkrishna, managing director of Patanjali Ayurved and an associate of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, has apologized to the Supreme Court for the company's misleading claims about its products and their medicinal efficacy.
19 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC summons Baba Ramdev in Patanjali's misleading ads case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up Patanjali Ayurved for failing to respond to a contempt notice in the "misleading advertisements" case and ordered co-founder and yoga guru Ramdev to appear before it.
27 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC pulls up Centre for inaction on Patanjali's 'false advertisements'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Centre for not taking any action against the "misleading and false" advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-owned by yoga guru Ramdev.
30 Jan 2024
Madame TussaudsMadame Tussauds New York unveils Baba Ramdev's wax statue
On Tuesday, a wax figure of Baba Ramdev was unveiled at a Madame Tussauds New York event in Delhi.
15 Dec 2023
Arunachal PradeshArunachal: Teacher's cruelty toward students at Patanjali school sparks outrage
A video of children with multiple injury marks allegedly inflicted by a teacher at Acharyakulam, a primary school affiliated with Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurveda in Arunachal Pradesh, recently went viral.
22 Nov 2023
PatanjaliBaba Ramdev responds to SC's warning against misleading ads
Baba Ramdev, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, has fired back at the Supreme Court's warning against airing "false" and "misleading" ads.
27 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers' protest: Baba Ramdev demands Brij Bhushan's arrest
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has supported India's top wrestlers who have been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month.
16 Sep 2022
Patanjali4 Patanjali IPOs in next 5 years, says Baba Ramdev
India's most famous yoga guru, Baba Ramdev, is all set to float four initial public offerings (IPO) in the market.
24 Jun 2021
IndiaBaba Ramdev moves Supreme Court challenging FIRs against 'allopathy' remark
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging multiple cases against him for his comments on allopathy.
29 May 2021
IndiaWill withdraw complaints against Ramdev if he annuls comments: IMA
The Indian Medical Association does not have any personal enmity with Yoga guru Ramdev and will withdraw all its police complaints against him as and when he takes back his controversial comments on modern medicine, the medical body's chief said.
28 May 2021
Uttar PradeshBJP MLA backs Ramdev over his comments on allopathy
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh has joined the row between Baba Ramdev and the doctors' fraternity, saying the comments against the yoga guru are totally condemnable.
26 May 2021
Narendra ModiIMA Uttarakhand sends Rs. 1,000 crore defamation notice to Ramdev
The Indian Medical Association's Uttarakhand unit has sent a defamation notice to Yoga guru Ramdev for his remarks about allopathic medicine, reports say.
24 May 2021
Harsh VardhanRamdev withdraws comments on allopathic medicine after furor
Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday withdrew his recent statements on allopathic medicine which had triggered strong protests from the medical fraternity.
22 May 2021
Indian Medical AssociationRamdev calls allopathy 'stupid science', Medical Association demands his prosecution
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) angrily hit out at yoga guru Baba Ramdev Saturday, demanding strict action against him over his derogatory comments on allopathy, claiming the modern medicine is "stupid science" due to which lakhs have died.
19 Feb 2021
IndiaRamdev releases scientific research paper on Patanjali's COVID-19 medicine
Yoga guru Ramdev today released a scientific research paper on a medicine developed by his company - Patanjali Ayurved - for the treatment of COVID-19.
24 Jun 2020
Patanjali"Cure" for coronavirus: Case filed against Patanjali's Ramdev and Balkrishna
Soon after Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, who is the head honcho of Patanjali Ayurved, claimed the organization has found a cure for coronavirus, a case was filed against him in a court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
23 Jun 2020
IndiaRamdev's Patanjali launches Coronil, Ayurvedic medicine to "cure" coronavirus
On Tuesday, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev launched Coronil, an Ayurvedic medicine which he claimed can cure COVID-19.
25 Jan 2020
Delhi PoliceJournalist Deepak Chaurasia heckled at Shaheen Bagh, FIR registered
Delhi's Shaheen Bagh has grabbed the attention of world media with praises being heaped on women, who are leading the protest against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
28 May 2019
IndiaRamdev wants third child shouldn't get voting-rights, Giriraj supports him
On Sunday, renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev spoke about population control and sparked a debate. He said the government should introduce a law wherein the third child isn't allowed to vote. This, he opined, will curb India's rising population.
28 May 2019
IndiaAfter Amul, Mother Dairy hike prices, Patanjali launches cheaper milk
From selling cheap denim to instant noodles, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved Limited is no one-trick pony. Last year, Patanjali even launched its own dairy segment. Now, Patanjali Dairy is taking on India's leading milk suppliers.
23 Apr 2019
HaridwarInhuman treatment given to Pragya Thakur in jail unfair: Ramdev
Yoga guru Ramdev has come out in support of the BJP's Bhopal candidate and Malegaon blast case accused Pragya Singh Thakur, saying it was unfair to subject her to cruelty in jail for nine years on the basis of suspicion.
17 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiVote for BJP, PM Modi can protect India: Baba Ramdev
Baba Ramdev backs PM Modi Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday stressed that only PM Narendra Modi can protect the country, endorsing him in what is being seen as a U-turn from his previous position.
25 Feb 2019
IndiaRamdev likely to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board
Baba Ramdev is gearing up to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board after his Trust's bid for setting up the board was adjudged the best by a government panel.
01 Feb 2019
Kumbh MelaNaga sadhus at Kumbh give up smoking 'chillum'. Here's why!
Many sadhus at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj have taken a bold step to quit smoking chillums (clay pipes for smoking), one of their prized possessions, after yoga guru Ramdev asked them not to.
27 Jan 2019
India#HealthBytes: 5 Ayurvedic superfoods you must include in your diet
The age-old Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda has lately become a global phenomenon.
13 Dec 2018
Madhya PradeshModi not someone who indulges in vote-bank politics: Ramdev
Yoga guru Ramdev said yesterday that no one raise doubts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and policies, the statement coming a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered losses in the Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan Assembly elections.
04 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaAbolish voting-rights of those having more than 2 kids: Ramdev
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev recently spoke about the population in the country, and said bachelors like him should be respected more.
13 Sep 2018
PatanjaliBaba Ramdev's Patanjali has entered the dairy business: Details here
In what marks Patanjali's latest foray, Baba Ramdev's company, on Thursday, announced its entry into the dairy segment by launching milk and milk-based products, including curd and cheese.
19 Jul 2018
PatanjaliBaba Ramdev calls the assault on Swami Agnivesh 'disgraceful'
Criticizing the assault on social activist Swami Agnivesh, yoga guru Baba Ramdev said everyone has the right to express their views in democracy but to be attacked for them is a "disgrace".
14 Jul 2018
iOSRamdev's Kimbho app updated to Bolo, Patanjali says not official
The desi, 'WhatsApp-killer' messaging app Kimbho was silently updated to be called 'Bolo Messenger' by its developer, but Patanjali said that this wasn't the official rebranding and that a new version of Kimbho is still in making.
28 Jun 2018
Tamil NaduAfter Ramdev, Jaggi Vasudev supports Sterlite plant
In a rather strange development, spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev has voiced his support for Vedanta-owned Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. He said 'lynching large businesses is economic suicide'.
26 Jun 2018
International Yoga DayRamdev to be waxed at Madame Tussauds Delhi in 'Vrikshasan'
Citing the increasing popularity of Baba Ramdev, the authorities of Madame Tussauds have decided to carve his wax statue at its New Delhi branch.
23 Jun 2018
LondonBaba Ramdev is getting wax statue at London's Madame Tussauds
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev yesterday said that he will soon have his wax statue at London's Madame Tussauds.
21 Jun 2018
PatanjaliMassive job openings: Ramdev's Patanjali is looking for 50,000 salespersons
Yoga guru Ramdev's Patanjali has announced 50,000 job openings for the post of salesmen, making it an amazing opportunity for jobless to earn money.
20 Jun 2018
Delhi PoliceRape accused Daati Maharaj grilled for seven hours, denies charges
The Delhi Police grilled self-styled Godman Daati Maharaj for over seven hours on Tuesday evening in connection with rape charges levelled against him by a disciple.
17 Jun 2018
PatanjaliMeet the 6 youngest self-made Indian billionaires under 50
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03 Jun 2018
WhatsAppAfter Ramdev's app, dozens of fake Kimbho apps on PlayStore
It's been a couple of days since Baba Ramdev announced the launch of Kimbho, a messaging app that is apparently akin to WhatsApp.
31 May 2018
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29 May 2018
IndiaPlanning to get Patanjali's 'swadeshi' SIM-cards? Don't bother, it's fake-news
Yesterday, reputed media houses announced Patanjali's newest product- 'swadeshi' SIM cards- marking Baba Ramdev's foray into the telecom sector.
26 Apr 2018
IndiaMeet the 6 youngest self-made Indian billionaires under 50
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18 Jan 2018
DelhiPatanjali Ayurved's exclusive store inaugurated at Delhi IGI Airport
Only a day after partnering with eight e-commerce platforms, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved has opened an "exclusive store" at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-2.
16 Jan 2018
PaytmPatanjali's massive online push; partners with Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm
Giving a big push to the online sales of "swadeshi" FMCG products, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved has partnered with eight leading e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, ShopClues, Big Basket, Grofers, NetMeds, and 1mg.
11 Jan 2018
PatanjaliWill the 'swadeshi' Patanjali go global with Louis Vuitton's help?
The steep growth of Patanjali has grabbed major eyeballs. Its latest admirer is French luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, aka Louis Vuitton/LVMH.
28 Dec 2017
BollywoodWhy is Rakhi Sawant currently obsessed with condoms?
If there is one thing that Rakhi Sawant can give credit to herself for her "success", it would be her controversial statements.
26 Dec 2017
IndiaPatanjali's new products: Diapers, sanitary napkins planned next year
Patanjali is expanding its range of products even further. According to spokesperson SK Gupta Tijarawala, the FMCG brand is looking to launch diapers and sanitary napkins next year.
22 Dec 2017
IndiaPatanjali named India's most trusted, attractive FMCG brand
In less than 12 years, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved Limited has become India's most attractive and trusted Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brand.
14 Nov 2017
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityHomosexuality is a tendency, not permanent: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Indian leaders have often made the news for their bizarre comments on homosexuality, but Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is one of the few who have been admired for their support to people regardless of sexuality.
16 Oct 2017
Pranab MukherjeePranab: Meeting Ramdev at airport in 2011 was a mistake
The release of the third volume of former president Pranab Mukherjee's autobiography "The Coalition Years: 1996 to 2012" has raked up issues about UPA days.
28 Sep 2017
IndiaBaba's empire: Patanjali's success story has too loose a narrative
It's as if Patanjali can do no wrong. In a very brief period of time, it took the FMCG sector by storm with an array of "swadeshi" products, promising to make "videshi" FMCG giants quaver.
22 Sep 2017
UttarakhandPatanjali in talks with investment banks to raise Rs. 1,000cr
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali is in talks with different banks to raise structured credit of Rs. 1,000cr to expand its business.
19 Sep 2017
IndiaPatanjali eyes Rs. 700cr deal: Second win in two months
According to reports, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali is set to bag a Rs. 700cr contract for mid-day meals in UP schools.
08 Sep 2017
Delhi High CourtPatanjali restrained from airing ads to promote Chyawanprash
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali has been asked by the Delhi High Court to stop its Chyawanprash brand's advertisements.
05 Sep 2017
HaryanaRadhe Ma in trouble? HC orders FIR against the "godwoman"
Seems like "godman" Ram Rahim's conviction in two 15-year-old rape cases was just the start; after his sentencing, the Indian judiciary has taken up various cases against Rampal Dass and Baba Ramdev.
31 Aug 2017
NoidaAfter Ram Rahim, is Baba Ramdev next on judiciary's list?
The Allahabad HC has stayed work on a Patanjali Food Park and suspended approval for land use change to Baba Ramdev for a plot in Noida's Gautam Budh Nagar.
23 Aug 2017
IndiaSri Sri Ravi Shankar will sell you toothpastes now
They know that the world is full of "moh" and everything in it is purely "maya" but here they are giving businesses a run for their "money".
11 Aug 2017
Patanjali'Godman to Tycoon': Book on Baba Ramdev in legal trouble
A Delhi court has restrained the publication and sale of 'Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev', said its publisher.
03 Aug 2017
IndiaPatanjali's next stop? Disrupting branded apparel market in India
Come 2018, if things go right, we are going to see a major shopping spree for the 'swadeshi' line of clothes, for men, women, and children, that Baba Ramdev plans to launch.
30 Jul 2017
IndiaSadhu Ramdev, Seva Patanjali
If telecom then Jio, if payments then Paytm, if FMCG then Patanjali - Let me clarify. These are the names of the disruptors.
14 Jul 2017
IndiaBaba Ramdev enters private security space with 'Parakram Suraksha'
Looks like Baba Ramdev is trying to shift focus from Yoga and Ayurveda.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaNon-bailable warrant against Ramdev for "beheading" remark
A Rohtak court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev for his infamous "beheading" remark.
08 Jun 2017
IndiaCould Baba Ramdev soon launch lipsticks?!
After launching a range of products, Baba Ramdev is now considering a new venture: lipsticks!
20 May 2017
JharkhandJharkhand- Seven people lynched after WhatsApp rumor
The villagers of Seraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum districts (Jharkhand) had gone into frenzy. They were worried about their children, who they believed were going to be abducted.
15 May 2017
PatanjaliBaba Ramdev's Patanjali working on power generation using bulls
After FMCG, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is reportedly eyeing to enter the power generation sector.
24 Apr 2017
PatanjaliDefence canteens stop selling Ramdev's Amla juice
After the Central Food Lab in Kolkata issued an adverse report about the Patanjali amla juice, the Ministry of Defence's Canteen Stores Department discontinued sales of the product.
09 Mar 2017
MaharashtraRTI reveals bureaucrat transferred for opposing Ramdev land grant
Documents via RTI have revealed that last year a senior bureaucrat in the Maharashtra government was allegedly shunted out for opposing grant of land to Ramdev.
27 Nov 2016
PatanjaliBaba Ramdev's Patanjali to enter foreign markets on Amazon?
After Amul made its debut across online e-commerce portal Amazon yesterday, the American company is looking to bring Patanjali Ayurved's products overseas, reports said.
15 Sep 2016
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Billionaire Acharya Balkrishna's credentials under the scanner
Acharya Balkrishna, 43 year old billionaire has been listed under the 'Hurun India Rich List' for 2016.
