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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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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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Lok Sabha Question Hour disrupted again as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donation row

Opposition members' persistent sloganeering disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for a second week. This prevented the crucial Question Hour from functioning as intended by MPs. The Monsoon Session has seen no meaningful business during this parliamentary hour since it began. Speaker Om Birla expressed regret over what he called pre-planned disruptions…

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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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Ram Temple Trust tightens donation oversight, reviews SBI role after alleged counting irregularities

The Trust announced administrative and religious reforms for better temple management. An investigation into donation counting irregularities is ongoing, with no final report yet submitted. Live CCTV surveillance will now monitor the entire donation counting process. The Trust also approved an official spokesperson and reconstituted the Religious Committee. Recruitment for…

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New team for counting Ram temple donation in two shifts under SBI supervision

The Ram Temple trust has deployed a new cash counting team following a donation embezzlement row. A two-shift system under State Bank of India supervision began after a trial period. The trust appointed a new in-charge for cash counting after the previous one went to jail. Four supervisors, including an…

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Opposition asks govt to discuss Ram temple donation 'theft', ethanol, Manipur in Parliament

Opposition leaders requested discussions on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They specifically highlighted the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple. Student concerns and the situation in Manipur were also raised as important topics.

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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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Ram Mandir Trust invites applications for first CEO post; July 18 deadline announced

Ram Temple CEO recruitment: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited applications for the post of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with 18 July set as the deadline for submissions. According to the trust, the CEO's primary responsibility will be to uphold devotees' faith in the organisation.…

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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.…

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'All construction work of temple will be finished by July 30': Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra

The main Ram Temple structure will finish construction by July 30. Peripheral projects like the boundary wall and museum are progressing well. The four-kilometer boundary wall is expected to be completed by September 30. Work on the auditorium will continue until November or December. The Ram Katha Sangrahalay's storyline has…

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Ram temple funds row: Congress seeks SC-monitored probe, says SIT probe eyewash

Congress demands a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Senior leader Supriya Shrinate called the Uttar Pradesh government's SIT probe an eyewash. She stated the misappropriation is an attack on Hindu faith and beliefs. The Congress leaders also demanded the dissolution of the temple Trust. The…

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Ram temple row: Probe finds donation money distributed on interest, invested in share market

Probe into Ram temple donation theft reveals money invested in share market. Some funds were also lent out on interest by accused individuals. Relatives' bank accounts were used to route several misappropriated transactions. Police have frozen thirty bank accounts belonging to accused individuals' relatives. Investigations also uncovered land purchased with…

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Attempt to save big fish: Congress questions PM's silence on Ram temple 'embezzlement'

Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Ram temple donation embezzlement. Allegations suggest attempts to shield influential figures while targeting minor employees. Several irregularities concerning land purchases and temple construction have also surfaced. Congress leaders demand answers from the Prime Minister, RSS, and VHP. They also question the…

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Be it NEET or Ayodhya, BJP’s accountability problem is getting harder to hide. Media must keep asking

Accountability and corruption. These two words are now haunting the Modi government. Not just because of the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and its followers in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET examination papers. The bigger story…

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Champat Rai not upset about stepping down, supportive of new system: Ram temple trust treasurer

Ram temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri met Champat Rai, who is healthy and supportive of new management. Rai resigned as general secretary following alleged donation theft investigations. The trust is implementing changes to improve temple management systems. A new general secretary and a committee to identify a CEO have…

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Yogi Adityanath defends Ram temple trust; says Congress, SP trying to malign Ayodhya, Lord Ram's legacy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple Trust. He stated an SIT found evidence against only eight individuals involved in donation counting. Adityanath criticized opposition parties for attempting to defame Ayodhya and Lord Ram's legacy. The Chief Minister highlighted the Trust's recommendation for the Special Investigation Team…

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Ram temple row: Congress slams BJP-RSS for 'whitewashing theft', calls for making details of donations public

Congress leaders accuse the BJP-RSS of attempting to conceal donation theft at the Ram Temple. They demand the dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. A Supreme Court-supervised probe into all donations is also being requested by the party. The temple trust accepted resignations amid the ongoing donation…

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Ram temple donation theft accused Avinash Shukla spent Rs 19 lakh on friends, family

An accused in the Ram temple donation case admitted spending nineteen lakh rupees. He gave six lakh rupees for a brother's wedding and five lakh to another. A car worth three and a half lakh rupees was also purchased and recovered. Investigators are examining land and bank accounts for transferred…

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Ram temple donation theft row: SIT finds repeated instances of employees concealing cash

A Special Investigation Team found employees allegedly concealing cash during donation counting. Serious security and supervision lapses were identified within the counting room. Preliminary findings indicated repeated and systematic irregularities over several days. The trust accepted resignations amid controversy and appointed an interim general secretary. Further investigation and legal action…

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Ram temple trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim gen secy; to have CEO

Krishna Mohan has been given additional duties as interim general secretary of the temple trust, treasurer Govind Giri told reporters after a three-hour meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

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Pot calling the kettle black: Cong slams VHP letter to police on claims made by opposition leaders on donations

The Congress party has strongly criticized the VHP's request to the Ayodhya police to question opposition leaders regarding alleged donation theft at the Ram temple. Congress leaders described the VHP's move as "the pot calling the kettle black," accusing the organization of attempting to deflect from its own past controversies…

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Wedding expenses, car purchase among Rs 19 lakh spending disclosed by Ram Temple donation theft accused

Fresh financial leads have emerged in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. Accused Avinash Shukla reportedly revealed an additional Rs 19 lakh in spending during interrogation, including significant amounts distributed to family and friends, and personal purchases like a car. Police are examining land deals and bank accounts, with legal…

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Ayodhya donation probe: Teacher, car mechanic, retired bank employee among 8 accused

Eight individuals, including a teacher and a former mechanic, have been arrested in Ayodhya for allegedly embezzling donations meant for the Ram temple. Police sources claim contract workers exploited their roles in the donation management system, siphoning off cash, foreign currency, and jewellery. Investigators are scrutinizing financial transactions and assets,…

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Government should review its stand on keeping Ram Temple Trust outside preview of RTI says CPI(M) MP John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas has urged the Centre to reconsider its stance that the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is not a public authority under the RTI Act. Citing the Trust's government-backed formation and ongoing official representation, Brittas argued for transparency and public accountability. He highlighted the Trust's administration…

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