The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust held its second meeting in Ayodhya, reviewing administrative matters amidst an alleged donation embezzlement probe. The trust deferred the CEO appointment, received 5,200 applications, and plans a permanent institute for priest training.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticized the DMK's shifting positions on legislative issues, including "One Nation One Election" and the Delimitation Bill. He also demanded public scrutiny, a CAG audit, and parliamentary debate for the Ram Mandir trust, citing its public funding and nature.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies in Ram Mandir donations, preferring a senior IPS officer. Eight individuals have been arrested, Rs 78.94 lakh recovered, and investigators are tracing the money trail for further revelations.
The Supreme Court has requested a status report from the Uttar Pradesh SIT and the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust regarding alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The court will hear the matter again on July 20.
India mourns the death of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, with the national flag flying at half-mast. The Supreme Court will hear pleas regarding alleged donation fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and unpredictable airfare fluctuations. The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died in Vietnam are expected to arrive tonight.
Police recovered cash, gold jewelry, and a car during searches at the Ayodhya residences of three accused in the Ram Mandir donation theft case. Fifteen bank accounts of relatives were also frozen as part of a wider financial probe into transactions disproportionate to known income sources.
Police recovered cash, gold jewelry, and a car during searches at the Ayodhya residences of three arrested accused in the Ram Mandir donation theft case. Fifteen bank accounts of relatives were also frozen as part of a wider financial probe.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of mocking Hindu faith amid Ram Temple embezzlement charges. An SIT found prima facie evidence of theft during donation counting, citing CCTV footage of personnel concealing cash.
Krishna Mohan has been appointed interim general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, replacing Champat Rai who resigned due to alleged donation embezzlement. Mohan vows strict action against the guilty and to restore public trust.
Ram Mandir Trust president Nritya Gopal Das expressed deep pain over the alleged theft of offerings at the Ayodhya temple, urging strict punishment for culprits and requesting no politicization of the issue. The trust is meeting to discuss resignations amid an ongoing SIT probe into alleged misappropriation of donations.
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma and CM Rekha Gupta engaged in a verbal spat with Arvind Kejriwal over his 'Who are you?' remark to BJP chief Nitin Nabin, amidst a probe into Ram Mandir fund embezzlement.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized BJP, RSS, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust over alleged Ram Mandir donation theft, suggesting a Muslim would have faced harsher consequences. He questioned actions against accused and the role of Champat Rai, urging Muslim unity.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized BJP for exploiting the Ram Mandir for political gain, amidst an alleged donation embezzlement case, and accused them of betraying Hindutva ideology.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge questioned the silence of the BJP-led central and UP governments regarding alleged misappropriation of Ram Mandir donations. He urged PM Modi to address the issue, noting his involvement in the temple's consecration. Kharge criticized the UP CM's remarks, asking who hurt devotees' emotions.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged a 4 kg silver brick and ₹1 crore+ donation for Ayodhya's Ram Mandir are missing, demanding an investigation. This follows reports of ₹25 crore embezzlement, which the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust denies. Uddhav Thackeray plans to visit Ayodhya to address the issue.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged a "maha dacoity" at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, accusing the UP government of protecting "powerful demons" involved in the embezzlement of donations. UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Kejriwal's visit, linking him to corruption in Delhi.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut demanded an investigation into a missing 4-kg silver brick and Rs 1 crore donated by Uddhav Thackeray for the Ram Mandir. This comes amid an ongoing probe into alleged embezzlement of donations, leading to eight arrests.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an SIT probe into allegations of financial irregularities concerning donations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The probe was requested by the temple trust, and Adityanath urged against baseless comments until findings are released.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the opposition of 'double standards' regarding Ram Mandir donation controversies. He stated parties opposing the temple's construction are now concerned about devotees, referencing past actions by Congress and Samajwadi Party. An SIT probe has been initiated.
An RJD MP has sent a legal notice to the Ram Mandir Trust demanding details on donations and expenditures, amid allegations of financial irregularities. The Trust denies wrongdoing, while opposition leaders call for an investigation.
The rare Japanese Miyazaki mango, valued at up to Rs 3 lakh per kg, was offered to Lord Ram at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. Cultivated locally by farmer Omprakash Singh, the 'Egg of the Sun' fruit marks a unique agricultural experiment in the region.
