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Jain community leaders condemn monk’s controversial remark on Maratha queen

TOPSHOT - Indian Jains Sanjaybhai Shah (L), his son Darshil Shah (C), and Dharmeshbhai Shah (R) stand together after a ceremony where they renounced their material lifestyles to become Jain monks on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on April 25, 2018. Six women and three men from wealthy families undertook rituals on April 25 as part of a ceremony to become Jain nuns and monks, while being watched by a large Jain congregation. Strict Jain devotees renounce the material world, become vegans and follow a code of non-violence against all living things. / AFP PHOTO / SAM PANTHAKY (AFP)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:26 am IST

21-year-old Jain monk killed by speeding car on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

21-year-old Jain monk killed by speeding car on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway
Published on Mar 15, 2026 05:06 am IST

Jain monk stages protest against closure of Dadar Kabutarkhana in Mumbai

Jain monk stages protest against closure of Dadar Kabutarkhana in Mumbai
Published on Nov 03, 2025 01:50 pm IST

Mumbai's kabutarkhana row deepens: Jain monk warns of fast from Aug 13

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana area following court orders.
Published on Aug 11, 2025 07:40 pm IST

Courts not meant for moral policing, says SC

The case pertains to the Punjab and Haryana high court’s 2019 decision to impose a hefty cost of 10 lakh each on music composer Vishal Dadlani and political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla for their comments on a Jain monk. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:28 am IST

Who is Bhavesh Bhandari? 6 points on man who gave up 200 crore to become monk

Snapshot of Bhavesh Bhandari and his wife.
Published on Apr 15, 2024 03:21 pm IST

Jain monk breaks 180-day fast after walking 850km

Jain monk breaks 180-day fast after walking 850km
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 06:02 am IST

Who was Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj, prominent Jain seer died in Chhattisgarh?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 11:54 am IST

Karnataka: CID takes over monk murder case probe

The investigation into the murder of Jain monk transferred to CID. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 01:03 am IST

Karnataka: Diary of murdered Jain monk found, shows accused borrowed 6 lakh

The accused who had borrowed money from the Jain monk allegedly killed him when the monk asked to return the money. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 02:48 am IST

Karnataka govt announces CID probe into murder of Jain monk

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)
Published on Jul 19, 2023 04:20 pm IST

Jain muni hails Rahul Gandhi's ‘tapasya’. 'He hasn't changed', says Cong leader

Rahul Gandhi during Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 11:24 am IST

Karnataka monk’s murder: Tight vigil after accused threatens suicide in jail

Members of the Jain community stage a protest condemning the murder of a Jain monk in Belagavi district of Karnataka. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:53 am IST

Opposition BJP stages protest demanding CBI probe into Jain monk murder case

Karnataka BJP MLAs protest in Bengaluru over the murder of a Jain monk in the state and demand CBI enquiry into the matter.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 03:29 pm IST

Karnataka: BJP MLA says ISIS behind Jain monk's murder

The BJP MLA said that the murder was so violent that the Jain monk was electrocuted and cut into pieces and thrown into a bore well.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:25 pm IST

Jain monk Gunadhar Nandhi Maharaj ends ‘fast unto death’ after meeting minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara offers floral tribute to Jain saint Swami Acharya Kamakumar Nandi near Hubballi on Monday.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 09:05 am IST

Jain bodies launch stir for strict action in Karnataka monk’s murder case

Protests were held to condemn the killing of Jain monk Aacharya Kaamakumar Nandi from the Hirekodi Jain Aashram in Belagavi (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:30 am IST

‘CBI not needed, Karnataka police can solve,’ HM G Parameshwara on monk's murder

Karnataka home G Parameshwara in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 01:57 pm IST

Jain monk's murder: VHP slams Karnataka govt; demands 'capital punishment'

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Secretary General, Milind Parande.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 09:22 am IST

12 more detained after monk found murdered in Karnataka

The Chikkodi Police crime squad cracked the murder case of Jain monk Kaamakumar Nandi in Hirekodi village (Agencies)
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 11:43 pm IST

Jain monk's murder is leading to doubts: Karnataka ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai

Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 04:19 pm IST

Belagavi: Missing monk’s body recovered, two arrested

According to the officials, the accused initially tried to mislead the police investigation by providing wrong information. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 12:56 am IST

Jain monk missing for 2 days allegedly murdered in Karnataka: Report

The monk was reported missing on Thursday by the manager of the ashram where he used to stay. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 08, 2023 01:48 pm IST

Postcard News editor quizzed in ‘fake news’ case filed by Karnataka minister

Postcard News editor quizzed in ‘fake news’ case
Updated on Apr 24, 2019 11:51 pm IST

Jain monk Tarun Sagar dies at 51, PM Modi, President Kovind offer condolences

Jain monk Tarun Sagar passed away on Saturday at Delhi’s Radhapuri temple after a prolonged illness.
Updated on Sept 01, 2018 12:20 pm IST

Diamantaire, family from Surat to embrace Jain monastic life

12-year-old Bhavya Shah, son of a Surat-based diamond merchant, had become a Jain monk.
Published on Apr 25, 2018 12:07 am IST

Mumbai CA renounces 100-crore business to become Jain monk

After renouncing earthly possessions, Mokshesh Sheth will be called ‘Karunapremvijay Jee’.
Updated on Apr 21, 2018 09:01 am IST

The boy who gave up his Ferrari, riches and became a Jain monk

Bhavya Shah rides a chariot in Ahmedabad before joining a order of Jain monks.
Updated on Apr 20, 2018 12:51 pm IST

Postcard website founder arrested for spreading alleged fake news

Mahesh Vikram Hedge is the founder of news website Postcard that has been accused of spreading fake news.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 08:58 am IST