Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah clarify who ordered police firing on NEET protest students, PM Modi's apology, and accountability for Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft to end Parliament stalemate.
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.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged annual donation theft of Rs 18 crore at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, citing a letter from trustees. Temple Trust chairman Sada Sarvankar confirmed nine arrests and attributed increased donations to new measures.
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.
Uttarakhand Police arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with alleged donation theft. Irregularities surfaced during cash offering counting, leading to an FIR and Nautiyal's arrest.
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.
Uttarakhand govt orders action against BKTC officials for financial irregularities in VIP guest payments. Separately, SIT records witness statements in alleged Badrinath Temple donation theft case, with CCTV footage showing a suspended employee suspiciously handling cash and valuables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An employee of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) was suspended Tuesday as a probe into alleged donation irregularities began. The investigation follows social media allegations of financial misconduct during the counting of offerings at Badrinath Dham.
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.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra due to a donation theft scandal. Krishna Mohan appointed interim general secretary. A search committee formed to find a CEO.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra due to a donation theft controversy. Krishna Mohan appointed interim general secretary. Rai cited a desire for justice before continuing, while a trustee defended him as negligent but untainted.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra following a donation theft controversy. Krishna Mohan was appointed interim general secretary, while an SIT investigation led to eight arrests and an FIR in Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Arrested accused Avinash Shukla has revealed a detailed plan for stealing Ram Temple donations, including studying CCTV locations and staff movements. Stolen cash was hidden in washrooms and smuggled out in small amounts, exploiting surveillance gaps and lax security protocols, leading to the recovery of over Rs 79 lakh and other valuables.
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.
