Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill amid protests over the Ram temple donation row and NEET-UG paper leak. Lok Sabha also passed an Appropriation Bill without discussion as the monsoon session turned stormy.
Opposition parties in India's Parliament demand discussions on Ram temple donations and a student crackdown, risking a washout of the monsoon session as bills pass amid disruptions.
An independent MP Pappu Yadav's press conference in Delhi saw a scuffle after a man questioned him about the opposition's Ram Temple skit controversy. This follows an FIR against Yadav and other opposition leaders for allegedly insulting Sanatan Dharma during a Parliament protest.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, and Awadhesh Prasad face FIRs in Varanasi and Delhi after a Parliament skit depicted alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations. Yadav remains defiant, stating he is ready to face death to protect people's faith.
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.
Doordarshan will live telecast the daily morning aartis from the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on DD National and its YouTube channel starting at 6:30 am. This initiative, approved by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, aims to connect devotees unable to visit the temple in person.
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.
Arvind Kejriwal alleged a cover-up in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case, demanding harsh punishment. He announced a nationwide signature campaign seeking strict action against those involved, calling the incidents a 'robbery' and criticizing the system for protecting the accused.
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.
Congress demands a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, calling the UP govt's SIT probe an eyewash and an attack on Hindu faith. RSS chief agrees sentiments are hurt.
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.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of appeasement politics and insulting Hindu faith by allegedly allowing namaz at Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya during their tenure. He criticized their past opposition to the Ram temple and Ayodhya's development.
Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri met with former general secretary Champat Rai, who is reportedly healthy and supportive of new management. Rai resigned following donation theft investigations, and the trust is implementing changes, appointing a new general secretary and a committee for CEO identification. A further meeting is scheduled for July 22.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple Trust, stating an SIT found evidence against only eight individuals in a donation theft case. He criticized opposition parties for attempting to defame Ayodhya and the Trust, emphasizing that the entire Trust should not be blamed for a few people's actions.
Three individuals accused in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case were taken into police custody for 24 hours on Wednesday. Investigators are examining new evidence and potential security lapses, expecting to recover cash and other items linked to the alleged racket. Eight people have been arrested in total.
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.
An SIT report reveals six accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case were hired through Trust-linked recommendations, bypassing safeguards. Despite existing SOPs and MOUs, procedures like frisking were ignored, enabling alleged embezzlement of Rs 79 lakh and other valuables.
Champat Rai, former general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, will address allegations of Ram temple donation theft after the SIT's final report. He stated he has remained silent during the investigation and will respond point-by-point once the truth is revealed.
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.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is auditing over Rs 124 crore spent by the Ram Temple Trust on major events, including the Jan 2024 consecration ceremony and Nov 2025 flag-hoisting. The probe scrutinizes financial records to ensure funds were utilized per Trust procedures.
An accused in the Ram temple donation embezzlement case, Avinash Shukla, reportedly admitted to spending ₹19 lakh on family and friends, including ₹6 lakh for one brother's wedding and ₹5 lakh for another. A car worth ₹3.5 lakh was recovered. Investigations into land and bank accounts are ongoing.
A preliminary SIT report on alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya points to senior functionary Anil Mishra's failure to enforce safeguards. The report cites nearly 70 instances of alleged pilferage captured on CCTV, implicating six suspects.
