Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of avoiding Parliament while the Opposition raises the Ayodhya donation scam issue. MP Pramod Tiwari demanded a Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe, vowing to take the matter to the public and persist in the fight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced renaming of Khiloni-Suchitaganj nagar panchayat to Maa Jwala Ji Nagar Panchayat and Bhadarsa municipal town to Bharat Nagar, honoring Lord Ram's brother. He also criticized Samajwadi Party representatives.
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.
Real estate entrepreneur Abhinandan Lodha revealed that Amitabh Bachchan called him at 3 am in 2023 to buy land in Ayodhya. Bachchan transferred Rs 15 crore for a 15,000 sq ft plot the next day. He has since made multiple investments totaling over Rs 90 crore.
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 trust managing the Ram temple in Ayodhya announced a leadership change after allegations of tens of millions of rupees in donations being stolen. General secretary Champat Rai resigned, replaced by an interim official, as police investigate embezzlement claims.
Real estate entrepreneur Abhinandan Lodha revealed that Amitabh Bachchan called him at 3 am to buy land in Ayodhya and transferred Rs 15 crore the next day. Bachchan has been expanding his Ayodhya real estate portfolio since 2024.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust disclosed its finances, stating Rs 2,370 crore of Rs 3,264 crore received has been spent on temple construction. This follows alleged donation embezzlement, leading to resignations and an SIT investigation. Devotees can verify offerings.
Ayodhya police are intensifying their investigation into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Five jailed suspects were questioned, and deleted CCTV footage reportedly showing cash being concealed in socks and pockets during counting was recovered and is being enhanced.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will convene a key meeting in Ayodhya on Monday to discuss resignations of senior members and a new administrative structure amid an ongoing probe into alleged embezzlement of donations. Trust president Nritya Gopal Das is expected to attend.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust meets Monday to decide on resignations by general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra amid embezzlement allegations. The venue shifted due to security concerns, and voting may occur for the first time.
Congress criticized the VHP's letter urging police to summon Opposition leaders for evidence in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case, accusing the VHP and BJP of diverting the investigation instead of finding culprits.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has formed a four-member panel to investigate claims of donation theft at Badrinath Dham, following social media allegations. The committee will review CCTV footage and employee statements, with strict action promised if guilt is found. The issue has also sparked a political row in Uttarakhand.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya defended former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai amid embezzlement allegations, stating Rai's dedication to the movement and calling the public debate unnecessary while an investigation is underway.
Ayodhya police will question arrested accused Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu in jail regarding alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Fresh disclosures by co-accused Avinash Shukla suggest Tinnu had a key to the donation counting room, potentially enabling him to divert funds.
Ayodhya police will question arrested accused Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu in jail regarding the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Fresh disclosures by co-accused Avinash Shukla suggest Tinnu had a key to the donation counting room, potentially enabling him to manipulate cash offerings.
