The Latest Breaking News from Ayodhya

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,…

Times Life · Jul 23

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…

Times Life · Jul 23

'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.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Ram Mandir donation theft: Judicial custody of 8 accused extended till July 27

In a significant development, the Ayodhya court has decided to extend the judicial custody of eight individuals implicated in the temple donation theft case. Through video conferencing, the accused were remanded until July 27.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

RSS expressing grief over Ayodhya fund embezzlement is like 'thief showing remorse': KC Venugopal

Congress leader K C Venugopal criticized the RSS over Ayodhya temple funds. He alleged the BJP exploits faith for financial and political gain. Venugopal demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the temple funds. He also accused the BJP of using intimidation and central agencies. The party will raise these issues…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Supreme Court seeks status report from UP SIT on pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations 'theft' row

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team to submit a status report. This probe concerns alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court also issued notices to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Several pleas seek a fair and time-bound…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Ram temple donation 'theft': SIT may visit Ayodhya soon, question trust members

An SIT is investigating alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Officials will question those associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust is reviewing its banking arrangements for cash donations and security protocols. Police have widened their financial investigation and arrested eight individuals…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Ram temple trust to decide CEO's powers, no govt interference: Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra

The Ayodhya temple trust will soon clarify the roles and obligations associated with the new Chief Executive Officer. This individual will be key in preserving the faith of the devotees and effectively managing the temple’s financial aspects. A committee consisting of three members is responsible for selecting the prospective CEO.…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

BJP slams Kejriwal over Sundarkand event, calls him 'chunavi Hindu'

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched the nationwide signature campaign demanding strict punishment for those involved in the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The campaign was kicked off with the recitation of 'Sundarkand' in the presence of party convener Arvind Kejriwal in Rohini.

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Stolen Ram Mandir donations used for lavish purchases? Cash, jewellery and a car recovered; police examine 50 bank accounts of eight accused and relatives

Ram Mandir donation theft update: Ayodhya police are scrutinising nearly 50 bank accounts linked to eight arrested accused and their relatives in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Investigators are examining financial records dating to 2022 and have already recovered cash, jewellery, and…

The Economic Times · Jul 11