The Supreme Court stated that the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case should not be politicised, emphasizing its role is to ensure a proper investigation. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the matter, leading to arrests and recovery of funds, with further hearings scheduled.
An SIT is investigating alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Officials may question Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust members. The trust is reviewing cash donation banking and security protocols amid arrests and financial probes.
An SIT probe into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft revealed nine major procedural and security lapses, including lack of frisking, unmonced uniforms, mixing of cash, and absence of denomination-wise records, enabling large-scale embezzlement.
Multiple Indian temples, including Sabarimala, Tirumala, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Jagannath, have faced embezzlement and theft allegations involving millions in donations and gold. Investigations and SIT probes have been initiated, revealing lapses in record-keeping and internal controls.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple during the previous MVA government, countering opposition criticism over the Ram Temple donation case. Former chairman Aadesh Bandekar denied the claims.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple during the previous MVA government, countering opposition criticism over the Ram Temple donation case. Former chairman Aadesh Bandekar denied the claims, demanding a fair inquiry.
The Supreme Court will hear three petitions on July 13 seeking an independent probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The pleas target the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and seek a CBI investigation and forensic audit.
Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban from electoral office. She faces a dilemma over an electronic tag sentence but vowed to appeal, positioning herself as a tougher candidate than her protege Jordan Bardella.
Marine Le Pen confirmed her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election hours after an appeals court lifted a ban on her eligibility while upholding her embezzlement conviction. She may have to campaign with an electronic ankle bracelet.
Marine Le Pen announced her 2027 French presidential candidacy despite a recent embezzlement conviction, drawing parallels to Donald Trump's legal battles. An appeal court upheld her conviction, but shortened her ban on running, allowing a fourth bid. Her sentence of a year with an electronic tag is on hold pending a higher court appeal, creating uncertainty for the campaign.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in France, days after an appeals court allowed her to run despite a conviction for embezzling EU funds. She aims to focus on national revival, while facing protests and questions about her legal issues.
France's highest court will rule on Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction appeal by early April, before the presidential election. Le Pen, the current front-runner, was sentenced to a year under house arrest, but appeals temporarily lift sentences. The case could impact her campaign.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for the French presidency next year after an appeals court cleared her path by shortening a ban on seeking public office. Despite being sentenced to wear an electronic monitor for embezzlement, Le Pen plans to appeal, stating the process will suspend the sentence.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) preliminary report indicates 70 alleged thefts from Ram Temple donations over 40 days. Avinash Shukla (30) is identified as the central figure in an alleged embezzlement racket involving six individuals.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election and will appeal her conviction for embezzling EU funds, which includes a jail sentence and an electronic ankle tag. The appeal to the court of cassation suspends the sentence, allowing her to campaign freely.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president next year, hours after being sentenced to a year of house arrest for embezzling funds from the European Parliament. She plans to appeal the verdict, which she believes will lift her ankle monitor obligation.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, despite a recent embezzlement conviction. She will appeal the ruling, which mandates a year-long electronic tag, arguing she cannot campaign with the device.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the French presidency on Tuesday, hours after being convicted of embezzling funds from the European Parliament and sentenced to a year of house arrest with an ankle monitor. She stated she would appeal the verdict, which she believes will lift the house arrest obligation.
A court in eastern China has sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for taking over 2.2bn yuan in bribes and embezzlement. The 69-year-old exploited his positions for three decades, with his ill-gotten gains being among the highest in recent years.
A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction, reducing her public office ban but sentencing her to a suspended jail term and electronic tag. This decision could pave the way for Jordan Bardella, currently the National Rally president and a frontrunner in polls, to become the party's presidential candidate in 2027.
Ayodhya Police are considering narco-analysis and polygraph tests for five jailed accused in the donation theft case to uncover a larger conspiracy, trace the money trail, and identify potential involvement of senior functionaries. The move follows court approval to interrogate the accused within jail.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust disclosed its extensive gold and silver holdings, totaling over 30 kg of gold-like items and 1,518 kg of silver-like items. The Trust stated all 2,926 donated articles are safe and recorded, with annual verification by an independent firm. They will cooperate with the SIT probe into alleged donation irregularities.
France's appeal court will rule on Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU Parliament funds. A guilty verdict could bar her from the 2027 presidential election, potentially paving the way for her protege Jordan Bardella.
Yang Youlin, a former Nanjing economic development official, has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court for accepting over 2.21 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes and other corruption charges. The sentence includes asset confiscation and recovery of illicit funds.
