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'Was CM setting record of Ayodhya visits to oversee ongoing thefts?': Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi Adityanath over Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's frequent visits to Ayodhya, suggesting they might have been to oversee alleged temple donation thefts. He also criticized the pace of development in Ayodhya and highlighted recurring exam paper leaks, blaming the BJP government for administrative failures and…

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Ram temple donation row: SIT flags security lapses, SOP violations as probe widens

A Special Investigation Team has uncovered serious mismanagement and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The preliminary report details violations of Standard Operating Procedures, including lax security during cash counting and improper handling of donation box keys. Eight individuals have been arrested as the investigation into…

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Sabarimala gold loss: SIT grills prime accused for over eight hours ahead of final report

Sabarimala temple's alleged gold loss investigation nears completion as the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, was interrogated for over eight hours. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is preparing to file its final report next week, detailing the suspected removal of gold during the replating of temple artefacts. Potty, who sponsored the…

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Eight arrested for embezzling donations at India’s controversial Ram temple

Opposition leaders allege cash and jewellery offerings systematically siphoned off

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief Champat Rai resigns on moral grounds amid donation row

Amidst allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, Champat Rai has resigned as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on moral grounds. Trust member Anil Mishra has also stepped down. This follows the UP government forming a SIT to investigate the claims, with an…

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Action began immediately after SIT report: Yogi Adityanath after arrests in Ram temple donation case

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed strict action against those accused of embezzling donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, following an SIT report. Eight individuals named in an FIR, lodged at the behest of a Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member, have been arrested and are being…

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Ram temple donation row: Eight accused named in FIR taken into police custody

Eight individuals have been apprehended in connection with an FIR filed over alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. The Uttar Pradesh government has pledged an impartial investigation, assuring that those found guilty will face consequences. A preliminary report with significant recommendations has already been submitted to the government by a…

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Ram temple donation 'embezzlement': Opposition parties question timing of FIR

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have intensified their criticism of the BJP government following an FIR lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress state chief Ajay Rai questioned the timing and scope of the police action, suggesting influential individuals…

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SIT an eyewash, formed to protect the powerful: Arvind Kejriwal on Ram Mandir donation probe

Arvind Kejriwal has labelled the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ram Temple donation scam as an "eyewash" and legally invalid. The AAP leader, en route to Ayodhya, alleged the SIT aims to shield influential figures rather than uncover the truth behind the reported theft of donations, including cash and…

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‘They’re playing with faith’: Complainant claims Ram Temple SIT is an eyewash

The controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya continues to deepen.

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No FIR, ‘culprits will escape’: Ayodhya fumes over Ram Mandir ‘scam’

Two years after the consecration of the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya is once again at the centre of a controversy. This time over allegations that devotees’ offerings and donations were stolen.

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Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits initial findings to UP government

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya has submitted its preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh government. The SIT, formed after allegations of misappropriation, is still gathering facts and aims to present a final report within two weeks. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant confirmed…

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Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust's financial row: Petition filed in SC seeks court-monitored probe

A new Supreme Court petition demands a court-monitored probe into alleged financial irregularities within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The plea seeks an FIR and a CBI-led SIT to investigate missing funds and mismanagement. Petitioners also urge the preservation of all financial and digital records, emphasizing the need…

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Ram temple probe: SIT asks trust and temple functionaries not to leave Ayodhya

An SIT probing alleged fund embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has barred trust office-bearers and functionaries from leaving the city. The three-member team is digitally compiling daily investigation reports, including land purchase irregularities and material procurement, for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. Political parties had raised concerns over land bought…

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Ram Temple donation row: Limited CCTV footage poses hurdle to SIT probing Ram temple donation 'theft'

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations faces a challenge as CCTV footage is only retained for 45 days. Investigators suspect tampering and are pursuing forensic analysis to recover deleted or altered data. Contradictions have emerged in temple workers' statements, while the trust asserts internal audits…

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Status of over 40-kg silver donated to Ram temple not known: Jewellers association north India head

A Lucknow-based jeweller has stated he is unaware of the whereabouts of a three-kilogram silver lamp he anonymously donated to the Ram temple. He also confirmed the India Bullion and Jewellers Association donated 39.26 kg of silver items. The jeweller expressed faith in the temple trust amidst allegations of fund…

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SIT probe into Ram temple fund row will bring truth to light: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is confident an SIT probe will reveal the truth about alleged Ram temple fund embezzlement. He urged devotees to avoid baseless comments and present any evidence to the SIT. Adityanath stated that those found guilty will face consequences. He also inaugurated development projects in…

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Donation row: Ram Temple Committee chairman welcomes move to constitute SIT

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a special investigation team to probe alleged irregularities in Ram temple donation funds. This move comes after a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust itself. Construction of the Ram Mandir complex is ongoing, with a boundary wall and watchtowers being built.

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Ram temple donation row: UP govt forms 3-member SIT

A three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations concerning donations and financial management of the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya. This move follows a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The SIT will examine claims of missing funds. The…

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Twisha Sharma case: Accused Samarth attempted to mislead investigators during crime scene recreation, says Madhya Pradesh Police

The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to investigate the Twisha Sharma death case. A Special Investigation Team recreated the crime scene. The victim's husband, Samarth Singh, was interrogated. The court also directed both families to avoid media interviews. Legal challenges regarding anticipatory bail are ongoing. The Madhya Pradesh High…

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RG Kar rape case: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into alleged cover-up in murder incident

The Calcutta High Court has taken a bold step by appointing a three-member CBI special investigation unit to delve into the harrowing incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor affiliated with R G Kar Medical College.

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Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a leading AI hub. These announcements mark a shift from exploring…

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Supreme Court Slams Gurugram Police Over Handling of Minor Rape Case, Orders SIT Probe

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Gurugram Police over their handling of an alleged sexual assault case involving a three-year-old girl, questioning why action should not be initiated against officials for what it described as “all-out efforts” to shield the accused.

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Are Women Really Not Allowed in Temples During Periods? The Truth Explained

Every month, millions of women across India quietly ask themselves a question they rarely discuss openly: Should I enter the temple today? For some, the answer was taught in childhood — “No, not during periods.” For others, the rule feels confusing, inconsistent, or even unfair. But where did this belief…

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Why Even Temple Priests Are Forced to Leave Tirupati at Night

When the day ends at Tirumala, something deeply symbolic begins. The long queues fade away, chants soften, lamps glow briefly, and then the temple slowly withdraws from human presence. By night, the sanctum is completely empty. No priest stays back. No guard rests inside. No human sleeps within the temple.…

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