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Hearing on notice to wife of Ayodhya donations scam accused over new house deferred

The Ayodhya Development Authority has postponed the hearing regarding a construction notice issued to the wife of an accused involved in a temple donation embezzlement case. Initially set for Friday, the final hearing will now take place on August twenty-first. The authority's show-cause notice concerns alleged construction activities that lacked…

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NDA, INDIA bloc MPs clash with protests and counter slogans near the Parliament on Thursday

NDA and INDIA bloc MPs faced each other near Parliament's Makar Dwar with protests and counter slogans on Thursday. The situation unfolds over police actions during the Jharkhand paper irregularities issue as well as the alleged theft of donationd at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. NDA bloc MPs demanded answers…

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How Urmila Helped Lakshman Defeat Meghnad

The Ramayana is filled with stories of courage, devotion and sacrifice. But some of its most powerful stories belong to people who remained in the background. One such story is that of Urmila, Lakshman’s wife. While Lakshman followed Lord Ram and Sita into the forest, Urmila remained in Ayodhya. At…

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NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs face-off outside Parliament over Jharkhand police action, Ram temple donation issues

NDA and INDIA bloc MPs clashed at Parliament’s main gate on Tuesday, trading slogans over alleged police action against Jharkhand job aspirants and claims of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Security personnel formed a cordon between the rival groups as both sides demanded accountability and attacked their political…

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Judicial custody of 8 accused in Ram temple case extended till August 24

Ayodhya court extended the judicial custody of eight accused in the Ram temple donation theft case. The accused will remain in custody for an additional fourteen days until August twenty-fourth. Defence counsel objected to the sections invoked by police, alleging false implication of clients. The alleged theft of donations and…

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Congress demands SC judge-led probe into alleged Ram Mandir donation theft

Congress MP KC Venugopal demanded a Lok Sabha discussion on Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement. He alleged an organized racket within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Venugopal called for a Supreme Court judge-supervised independent inquiry into the matter. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge also urged Prime Minister Modi to…

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How Hanuman Freed His Mother From an Ancient Curse

The birth of Lord Hanuman is not just a story about the arrival of a divine child. Behind it lies a mother’s pain, a powerful curse, twelve years of intense तपस्या, and a divine plan that connected two very different stories. According to the traditional account, Anjana was once an…

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Parliament adjourned for day amid Opposition protests over NEET, Ram temple donation issue

Parliamentary proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday due to ongoing Opposition protests. Members demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding NEET paper leak issues. Protests also highlighted alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Lok Sabha passed a bill amid the disruptions without…

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KC Venugopal moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case

Congress MP KC Venugopal highlighted alleged financial fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He cited revelations of embezzlement of public donations and theft of valuables. Venugopal alleged destruction of CCTV footage and removal of an accounts officer. He dismissed the state government's investigation as insufficient and called for a…

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Sexual harassment allegations politically motivated, says Brij Bhushan after acquittal

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at a felicitation programme after his acquittal by a Delhi court, said the sexual harassment allegations were politically motivated and confined to "good touch" and "bad touch". Singh received a grand welcome in Gonda, his home district, following the court's decision.

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Champat Rai visits Ayodhya temple in first public appearance since donation row

Champat Rai visited Tapasvi Chhawani temple, his first public outing since donation embezzlement claims arose. He received a ceremonial welcome and met with the chief priest, Paramhans Acharya. Paramhans Acharya praised Rai's leadership in constructing the grand Ram temple. Allegations of donation theft surfaced in June, leading to an SIT…

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Opposition presses for Ayodhya donation row, student protest discussion as Parliament deadlock persists

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition parties demanded statements. They insisted on discussions regarding alleged theft at the Ram temple. Opposition members also sought a statement on police action against students. Two key bills, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, were passed.…

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Did Kaikeyi Save the World? The Ramayana Secret Most People Miss

Kaikeyi has always been viewed as the queen who banished Lord Rama. The character symbolizes treachery, ambition, and heartache. However, what if the conventional tale was not true? What if the queen accused of causing sorrow in the land of Ayodhya became the one who set the whole world free…

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Raj Thackeray alleges Rs 18 crore donations 'stolen' from Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple annually

Raj Thackeray alleged significant theft of donations at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple. He also claimed substantial funds were stolen from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Nine employees were arrested in connection with the Siddhivinayak Temple donation theft. The temple trust chairman stated income has significantly increased recently. Investigations are ongoing for…

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Ram temple donation row: Counsel for accused claims police invoked wrong BNS sections

The legal aid counsel for the accused in the Ram temple donation case will challenge police investigation methods. He alleges incorrect sections of the BNS were applied by the Ayodhya police. The counsel plans to approach the court seeking correct sections for the chargesheet. He also disputes the classification of…

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Abhi Bus leaves passengers stranded in Ayodhya: Wrong pickup instructions sent couple 10 km away to find booked bus missing; ordered Rs 30,000 payout

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Abhi Bus Service India and its partner operator to pay Rs 30,000 in compensation and refund the ticket fare after a couple, including a woman recovering from surgery, were sent to a wrong pickup point in Ayodhya, travelled 10 km by auto to the…

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Ayodhya set to replace paper leak row as Opposition's next battle in Parliament

Opposition parties will shift focus to the Ayodhya donation controversy after student protests conclude. They plan to meet Monday to strategize their parliamentary approach for upcoming debates. Rahul Gandhi has accused Amit Shah of authorizing lethal force against students. The government may combine paper leak discussions with fast-track court legislation.…

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Ayodhya seers, VHP to chart Ram Temple roadmap amid donation row, focus on Ramanandi traditions

Ayodhya seers and VHP members will meet Thursday to discuss the Ram Temple's future. Discussions will focus on preserving traditional religious practices and rebuilding devotee confidence. This meeting follows the Trust deferring key decisions on leadership and trustee appointments. Participants will also consider social boycotts for those defaming the Trust.…

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The Uttarakanda of the Ramayana Shows What Dharma and Exile Cost After the War Is Won

The book most readers skipMost editions of the Valmiki Ramayana sold in Indian homes stop at the Yuddha Kanda. The war ends, Ravana falls, Sita passes the agni pariksha, and Rama returns to Ayodhya. The Pushpaka vimana lands. Coronation. Reunion. The story closes the way a story should. The Uttarakanda,…

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Sita's Agnipariksha in the Ramayana Is an Ordeal About Purity, Dharma, and What We Still Demand of Women

What Valmiki Actually WroteThe fire is lit in the Yuddha Kanda. The war is over. Ravana is dead. Rama has won. And then, in front of his army, his allies, the vanaras, and the rakshasas who watched the whole siege, he turns to Sita and says he cannot take her…

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'Parliament cannot be notice board': Shashi Tharoor slams govt for not allowing debate on 'burning issues'

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the government for blocking parliamentary debates. He stated Parliament should be a forum for airing public concerns and grievances. Tharoor highlighted issues like the Ayodhya temple donation theft and NEET exam leak. He argued that refusing discussion leads to disruptions and undermines parliamentary function.

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Nirmohi Akhara moves Supreme Court seeking reconstitution of Ram temple trust as 'public trust'

The Nirmohi Akhara has approached the Supreme Court seeking trust reconstitution. They want the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshetra Trust declared a public trust. This application follows allegations of embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The Akhara seeks oversight and adherence to Ramanandi customs. The apex court will hear related…

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May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated opposition to the Delimitation Bill. He indicated potential support if amendments are incorporated by the government. Raut also addressed allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He questioned Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding temple donation theft. Concerns were also raised…

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How One Promise Led to Lord Rama and Karna

What if the story of Lord Rama and the story of Karna were connected long before either hero was born? It sounds impossible, yet an often-overlooked tradition from the Ramayana reveals a remarkable chain of friendship, promises, adoption, sacrifice, and destiny. At the center of this forgotten story stands Princess…

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3 Hanuman Temples Where Devotees Say Wishes Come True

There are moments in life when every effort seems to fail. Problems refuse to end, prayers feel unanswered, and hope begins to fade. During such times, countless devotees turn to Lord Hanuman, the symbol of unwavering faith, courage, and protection. Across India, a few Hanuman temples are believed to hold…

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