Indian 'godman' Ashok Kharat has been sent to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody as part of a money laundering investigation. Authorities stated there is a need to probe crores of payments linked to him.

Rupali Chakankar, former chairperson of the state women's commission, was questioned for six hours by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The SIT is probing allegations against jailed astrologer Ashok Kharat and focused on Chakankar's association with Kharat and his trust.

A close associate of jailed godman Ashok Kharat and his wife were killed in a car crash on the Samruddhi Expressway, sparking suspicion from opposition leaders despite police treating it as an accident.

Activist Anjali Damania has called for an investigation into a senior Nashik police officer's association with accused godman Ashok Kharat, citing multiple phone calls between them, amidst fears of an "encounter" killing.

This headline is already in English, but it contains Marathi terms like 'Sena (UBT)' and 'Mahayuti' which refer to political factions in Maharashtra, India. The phrase 'Corporate jihad' is also used metaphorically. The core message is an accusation of double standards and selective religious nationalism by a political alliance.

A political dispute has arisen in India concerning Ashok Kharat, with Sena (UBT)'s Andhare questioning the absence of BJP members in Call Detail Records released by activist Damania.

Activist Anjali Damania claims that Indian politician Eknath Shinde had 17 calls and a 21-minute conversation with 'godman' Ashok Kharat, raising questions about their alleged connection.

New details have emerged in the Nashik astrologer rape case probe, including the extension of Ashok Kharat's police custody, analysis of his phone data, and investigation into a mysterious substance given to a victim.

A Pune-based builder has accused astrologer Ashok Kharat, who reportedly has political leaders and VVIPs as clients, of extorting nearly Rs 5 crore from him using a 'Wrath of Snake' threat.

The SIT probing cases against self-styled godman and rape accused Ashok Kharat has unearthed assets worth ₹1,500 crore and 100 objectionable videos, widening the investigation into his alleged activities of trapping clients with rituals and promises.

Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded that NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, who headed a trust run by Ashok Kharat, be made a co-accused in the case, over her links to him.

India's Enforcement Directorate has received approval to arrest Ashok Kharat in connection with a probe into Rs 70 crore allegedly extorted from victims.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a court plea requesting the production of Ashok Kharat.

Jitendra Shelke, a close associate of 'godman' Ashok Kharat, and his wife have died in a car crash in Maharashtra. The incident occurred amidst ongoing local news coverage.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches against Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed 'Godman' in Nashik, over allegations of extortion and money laundering.

A chartered accountant has accused Nashik 'godman' Ashok Kharat of an Rs 8.76 crore fraud, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) reportedly registering the complaint and beginning a probe into the alleged financial irregularities.

A police investigation into a 'godman' in Maharashtra has revealed a complex financial network involving 130 accounts and Rs 60 crore, with links to Ashok Kharat.

A 'godman' named Ashok Kharat has been arrested on rape charges in India. He was also previously named in a suicide note four years ago by a man who died in Shirdi.

Nashik police have registered two new cases against astrologer Ashok Kharat, bringing the total to ten, including allegations of repeated sexual assaults and cheating a trader.

Astrologer Ashok Kharat is facing a seventh rape case in Nashik after a 24-year-old woman accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her multiple times under the guise of career promises and threats of 'divine powers'.

Chief Minister Fadnavis stated that a look-out circular was issued before the arrest of Nashik godman Ashok Kharat and promised to provide a detailed statement on the case tomorrow.

Astrologer Ashok Kharat is accused of raping a woman and exploiting several others. State women's commission chief Rupali Chakankar resigned after outrage over her alleged links with him.

Ashok Kharat was arrested in Nashik on Wednesday for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman several times over three years

According to the police FIR, Ashok Kharat, who refers to himself as 'Captain' as he is a retired Merchant Navy officer, used to summon women to his office by luring them with promises of resolving…

An officer from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has been suspended following allegations of links to Ashok Kharat.

An aide to Ashok Kharat and his wife were killed in a road accident after their car reportedly hit a truck when the driver slowed due to a fault.

Jitendra Shelke, a close associate of jailed Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat, and his wife were killed in a road accident on the Samruddhi highway, leaving their son critically injured. The incident has drawn suspicion from opposition leaders and activists.

India's Enforcement Directorate carried out searches in Nashik, Shirdi, and Pune as part of an investigation against the self-proclaimed 'godman' Ashok Kharat.

Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman in India, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting women through claims of divine power, threats, extortion, and sexual assault.

Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant has called for an investigation into the leak of sensitive information regarding astrologer Ashok Kharat's rape case, following claims by activist Anjali Damania involving high-profile politicians.

Nashik police arrested self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in March 2026 on charges of repeated sexual assault, exploitation, and financial wrongdoing. Over 100 calls reporting various offenses followed, revealing widespread misconduct.

Two fresh First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed against Nashik 'godman' Kharat for cheating and sexual assault, bringing the total number of cases against him to ten.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis has ordered an investigation into the involvement of government officers in the Nashik godman Ashok Kharat case, as new details reveal Kharat peddled 'magic' Turkish honey at exorbitant prices to influential figures seeking remedies for various ailments.

Self-styled godman and numerologist Ashok Kharat was arrested by Nashik police for allegedly raping a woman who sought astrological advice, leading to political controversy and criticism from Devendra Fadnavis.

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that attempts were underway to shield the influential people linked to the self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested earlier this week in Nashik.

A self-proclaimed spiritual leader, Ashok Kharat, has been arrested in Maharashtra on sexual assault charges, with the Opposition drawing parallels to the 'Epstein files' due to alleged videos of him…

Ashok Kharat, a prominent numerologist known as 'Captain' with alleged ties to politicians and celebrities, has been arrested in a rape case, leading to a significant political stir.