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.
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.
Franklin Templeton's Sandy Kaul asserts that agentic AI, capable of autonomous transactions, will rely on high-speed blockchain networks due to their efficiency over traditional payment systems. This shift is expected to be a 'killer' use case for blockchain, driving significant adoption and investor demand for cryptocurrencies.
Sandy Kaul de Franklin Templeton et Jeremy Allaire de Circle affirment que la prochaine opportunité majeure de l'IA réside dans la blockchain, car les agents IA autonomes nécessitent une infrastructure de paiement sans compte bancaire. Le commerce agentique pourrait atteindre 3 000 à 5 000 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030, avec des protocoles comme x402 démontrant déjà des millions de transactions sur des réseaux comme Base.
Franklin Templeton's head of digital assets, Sandy Kaul, asserts that AI agents will significantly boost demand for blockchain and cryptocurrency due to their need for rapid, low-fee micropayments. Legacy card networks are deemed unsuitable for this agentic economy, a view echoed by payments giant Visa and investment platform Artemis.
India's Parliament monsoon session commenced with widespread opposition protests over issues like the NEET paper leak and alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft, leading to frequent adjournments. Amid disruptions, a bill to increase Supreme Court judges was introduced, and changes in TMC seating arrangements were noted.
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.
Paul Templer, a 28-year-old Zimbabwean tour guide, recounts his harrowing survival of multiple hippo attacks while leading a canoe safari on the Zambezi River in 1996, resulting in severe injuries and the death of a fellow guide.
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.
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.
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 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.
Master carpenters in Japan use a 1,000-year-old woodworking technique called kigumi to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces, offering structural advantages against earthquakes and humidity.
Japanese master carpenters use the ancient kigumi woodworking technique, involving precisely carved wooden joints, to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method offers practical advantages, enhancing structural integrity against earthquakes and weather, and promoting sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
