The Latest Breaking News from MISA

'You are right, my jawbone did break': M K Stalin tells Vijay on MISA; TVK demands detention proof

MK Stalin detailed his MISA-era prison abuse after a chief minister's gesture. The ruling TVK party demanded proof of his alleged detention. Stalin recounted harsh prison conditions and colleague's death. He stated his broken jaw was a brave scar from beatings. TVK criticised the video as an engineered attempt to…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

M K Stalin responds to CM Vijay's jaw gesture, recalls MISA agony

M.K. Stalin addressed the controversy surrounding Chief Minister Vijay's jaw gesture in the Assembly. He detailed his severe physical abuse and imprisonment during the Emergency period. Stalin confirmed the truth of his MISA detention and the harsh prison conditions he endured. He dismissed corruption allegations as politically motivated lies spread…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

India, Saudi Arabia deepen fintech ties with three-year pact for investment, startup expansion

In a strategic move, India and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a three-year deal aimed at invigorating their fintech sectors and startup ecosystems. This collaboration is focused on enhancing market access and attracting investments. By linking startups and fintech enterprises with investors, the initiative is set to solidify economic relations…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Inside Atman, the international yoga sex ring busted by French police

French police last week arrested more than 40 key members of the Atman Yoga Federation, a network of yoga schools present in some 30 countries. It claims to offer followers a path to higher consciousness through tantric practices – but former members told RFI they were psychologically manipulated and pressured…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2023

Romanian guru suspected of running international sex sect handed preliminary charges with 14 others

A 71-year-old Romanian yoga guru and 14 others have been handed preliminary charges by a Paris magistrate on a raft of counts linked to an international ring that for years allegedly subjected followers seeking enlightenment to sexual exploitation

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

A yoga leader promised followers enlightenment. But he's now accused of sexual abuse

Gregorian Bivolaru was known by his followers as “Grieg” and their guide through tantra yoga toward enlightenment and a higher state of consciousness

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

French police arrest yoga guru, 40 others over suspected sexual exploitation of followers

French authorities arrested the leader of a multinational tantric yoga organization Tuesday on suspicion of indoctrinating female followers for sexual exploitation.

France 24 · Nov 29, 2023

French police arrest leader of tantric yoga group accused of exploiting followers

French authorities have arrested the leader of a multinational tantric yoga organization on suspicion of indoctrinating female followers for sexual exploitation

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

French police arrest a yoga guru accused of exploiting female followers

French authorities have arrested the leader of a multinational tantric yoga organization on suspicion of indoctrinating female followers for sexual exploitation

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

France Arrests Guru, 40 Others In Raids On Yoga Sect

French authorities on Tuesday arrested 41 people in raids against a controversial yoga sect, including its leader, the guru Gregorian Bivolaru, a source close to the case told AFP. The sect is accused of numerous abuses under Bivolaru, who has been repeatedly in the crosshairs of judicial authorities in Romania,…

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023