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Ram temple donation row: SIT flags security lapses, SOP violations as probe widens

A Special Investigation Team has uncovered serious mismanagement and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The preliminary report details violations of Standard Operating Procedures, including lax security during cash counting and improper handling of donation box keys. Eight individuals have been arrested as the investigation into…

The Economic Times

Ram temple donation row: Eight accused named in FIR taken into police custody

Eight individuals have been apprehended in connection with an FIR filed over alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. The Uttar Pradesh government has pledged an impartial investigation, assuring that those found guilty will face consequences. A preliminary report with significant recommendations has already been submitted to the government by a…

The Economic Times

No worker records hamper Kolkata warehouse collapse probe: Police

Investigators face a major hurdle in the Kolkata warehouse collapse as the absence of attendance records makes it impossible to determine the exact number of trapped labourers. The principal contractor's body was recovered, and four others named in the FIR have been arrested. A Special Investigation Team is probing the…

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PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of deceased in Taratala godown shed collapse, Rs 50,000 for injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of eight deceased in Kolkata's Taratala godown shed collapse. Injured victims will receive Rs 50,000 from the Centre. The incident, which claimed eight lives and injured 20, is under investigation by a Special Investigation Team…

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Ram temple donation row: Akhilesh intensifies attack on BJP, adds 'land grab' charge

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the BJP regarding the Ram temple donation controversy. He has raised concerns about the transparency of donation management and alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya. A Special Investigation Team is currently probing these allegations. The trust has denied any wrongdoing.

The Economic Times

"Tampering with Democracy": TMC targets ECI over 'mysterious' fire that gutted '4,000 EVMs' in Kolkata

A large fire destroyed nearly 4,000 EVMs in Kolkata. The Trinamool Congress party suspects foul play. They are demanding a thorough investigation into the incident. The party believes this could be an attempt to destroy evidence after alleged tampering with democracy. Kolkata Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to…

The Economic Times

Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘calculated conspiracy’ in CBSE OSM row, seeks probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded a judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team into the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. He questioned why a company with a history of errors in Telangana was awarded the contract. Gandhi stated that students and parents are distressed. He urged the government to answer…

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Rape, murder and secret burials: Temple worker’s chilling confession shakes holy town

IN FOCUS: Mystery whistleblower alleges decades of systematic sexual abuse and murder of women and girls in south Indian temple town, exposing a sinister story no one was looking for, Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK

How an Indian temple town is at the centre of hundreds of alleged murders

An ex-worker at Karnataka’s Dharmasthala temple says he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies, including children.

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After sexual harassment FIR, Nagaland IAS officer’s bizarre defence: ‘Targeted for not aiding coup plan’

Days after being slapped with a police case over allegations of sexually harassing multiple female colleagues, a Nagaland IAS officer has made a bizarre claim that he is being “framed” for refusing to back a purported plan to destabilise the state government.

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TN SIT’s FIR probe turns personal: Journalists asked about families, assets and foreign travel

The Madras High Court on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the nature of a questionnaire given to four journalists by a Special Investigation Team investigating the Anna University sexual assault case. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan questioned why the personal details of the journalists were being collected when it was the police who…

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Supreme Court declines to order SIT or CBI probe in Adani-Hindenburg row

In a relief to the Adani group of companies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to transfer the probe from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or CBI into the Adani-Hindenburg issue over allegations of stock price manipulation by the Indian corporate giant.…

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Balasore train accident | 12 Opposition parties demand SC-monitored SIT

The train accident reiterated the fact as to how insecure the railway passengers were and the jeopardy the railway system was in. Read more on The Hindu

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Maharashtra govt. constitutes SIT to probe Nashik temple incident

Devendra Fandanvis, the deputy chief minister, gave the order on Tuesday to form a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the May 13 incident in which numerous individuals attempted to force their way into the Trimbakeshwar Temple. The Nashik police have also filed a FIR in this case. Police…

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Supreme Court to hear plea for SIT into Manipur clashes on May 8

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud is scheduled on May 8 to hear a petition filed by a Delhi-based body for Manipur tribal communities seeking the constitution of a Special Investigation Team to investigate the attacks and violence which has gripped the northeastern State.

The Times of India

Rajasthan: Three more arrested in terror module case, SIT set up for further probe

JAIPUR: Three more people were arrested by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Rajasthan Police on Sunday in connection with a terror module busted on March 30, an official release said. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up for further probe in the case, it said.

The Times of India

Sex-for-job case: Karnataka HC allows SIT to submit report

BENGALURU: The high court on Thursday granted permission to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a final investigation report/chargesheet in connection with the sex-for-job case allegedly involving former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi.

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