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"Money siphoned off": BJP leader Vinay Katiyar says Champat Rai, Anil Mishra could soon face jail in Ram Mandir embezzlement case

"The SIT team investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple has extended its tenure by 15 days. The investigation is on its second day," he said.

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SIT in Ram Mandir embezzlement case intensifies probe, UP Police question accused Avinash Shukla

A Special Investigation Team is intensifying its probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple, with a 15-day extension granted for a comprehensive inquiry. Accused Avinash Shukla, involved in counting offerings, is currently being questioned. The controversy erupted after allegations of misappropriated funds, leading to an FIR and…

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Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak: Thane Police arrest accused's wife from Patna

Thane Police have arrested the wife of the accused from Patna in connection with the alleged Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case, officials said on Tuesday.

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Sabarimala gold loss: HC allows fresh case as SIT finds evidence against ex-TDB chief

The Kerala High Court has allowed a fresh criminal case against former TDB president P S Prashanth regarding the 2025 replating of Sabarimala's Dwarapalaka idols. Evidence suggests a conspiracy to conceal alleged gold misappropriation from a 2019 replating.

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Ram temple donation row: Ayodhya lawyers boycott accused; demand for CBI probe; SC refuses urgent hearing

Separately, a plea seeking a time-bound investigation by a CBI-led multi-disciplinary team came before the Supreme Court, but the vacation bench questioned the urgency and postponed the hearing until after the summer break, saying "heavens are not going to fall".

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'Ram ko loota, desh ko loota': Sibal takes dig at BJP on Ram temple donation theft

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has called for the defeat of the BJP government, accusing them of looting the nation and even Lord Ram, dismissing their "achche din" slogan as false. His remarks come amid allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, leading to an SIT investigation and…

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Ram temple donation row: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking fair probe

The Supreme Court has deferred an urgent plea seeking a time-bound probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Justices M M Sundresh and Sheel Nagu stated the matter would be heard after the summer break, questioning the immediate urgency. The petition calls for a CBI-led SIT to investigate financial…

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Ram Mandir donation case: 8 accused to appear before Ayodhya court today; Bar Association to decide on defending them

Ram Mandir news: Eight individuals accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case are set for judicial custody proceedings today in Ayodhya. The local bar association is deliberating whether its lawyers will represent the accused, with a decision expected to favor the temple's interests. An FIR was registered following…

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SIT formed to probe Dudhwa tigress' 'sudden' death; NTCA seeks report

A special investigation team is probing the mysterious death of a tigress in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone. The big cat, suspected of killing two people, was captured and declared fit for release, but suddenly collapsed and died. The National Tiger Conservation Authority has demanded a detailed report,…

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'Was CM setting record of Ayodhya visits to oversee ongoing thefts?': Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi Adityanath over Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's frequent visits to Ayodhya, suggesting they might have been to oversee alleged temple donation thefts. He also criticized the pace of development in Ayodhya and highlighted recurring exam paper leaks, blaming the BJP government for administrative failures and…

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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…

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Sabarimala gold loss: SIT grills prime accused for over eight hours ahead of final report

Sabarimala temple's alleged gold loss investigation nears completion as the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, was interrogated for over eight hours. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is preparing to file its final report next week, detailing the suspected removal of gold during the replating of temple artefacts. Potty, who sponsored the…

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Eight arrested for embezzling donations at India’s controversial Ram temple

Opposition leaders allege cash and jewellery offerings systematically siphoned off

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief Champat Rai resigns on moral grounds amid donation row

Amidst allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, Champat Rai has resigned as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on moral grounds. Trust member Anil Mishra has also stepped down. This follows the UP government forming a SIT to investigate the claims, with an…

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Action began immediately after SIT report: Yogi Adityanath after arrests in Ram temple donation case

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed strict action against those accused of embezzling donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, following an SIT report. Eight individuals named in an FIR, lodged at the behest of a Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member, have been arrested and are being…

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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…

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Ram temple donation 'embezzlement': Opposition parties question timing of FIR

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have intensified their criticism of the BJP government following an FIR lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress state chief Ajay Rai questioned the timing and scope of the police action, suggesting influential individuals…

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SIT an eyewash, formed to protect the powerful: Arvind Kejriwal on Ram Mandir donation probe

Arvind Kejriwal has labelled the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ram Temple donation scam as an "eyewash" and legally invalid. The AAP leader, en route to Ayodhya, alleged the SIT aims to shield influential figures rather than uncover the truth behind the reported theft of donations, including cash and…

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‘They’re playing with faith’: Complainant claims Ram Temple SIT is an eyewash

The controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya continues to deepen.

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No FIR, ‘culprits will escape’: Ayodhya fumes over Ram Mandir ‘scam’

Two years after the consecration of the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya is once again at the centre of a controversy. This time over allegations that devotees’ offerings and donations were stolen.

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Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits initial findings to UP government

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya has submitted its preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh government. The SIT, formed after allegations of misappropriation, is still gathering facts and aims to present a final report within two weeks. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant confirmed…

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Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust's financial row: Petition filed in SC seeks court-monitored probe

A new Supreme Court petition demands a court-monitored probe into alleged financial irregularities within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The plea seeks an FIR and a CBI-led SIT to investigate missing funds and mismanagement. Petitioners also urge the preservation of all financial and digital records, emphasizing the need…

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Ram temple probe: SIT asks trust and temple functionaries not to leave Ayodhya

An SIT probing alleged fund embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has barred trust office-bearers and functionaries from leaving the city. The three-member team is digitally compiling daily investigation reports, including land purchase irregularities and material procurement, for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. Political parties had raised concerns over land bought…

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Ram Temple donation row: Limited CCTV footage poses hurdle to SIT probing Ram temple donation 'theft'

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations faces a challenge as CCTV footage is only retained for 45 days. Investigators suspect tampering and are pursuing forensic analysis to recover deleted or altered data. Contradictions have emerged in temple workers' statements, while the trust asserts internal audits…

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Status of over 40-kg silver donated to Ram temple not known: Jewellers association north India head

A Lucknow-based jeweller has stated he is unaware of the whereabouts of a three-kilogram silver lamp he anonymously donated to the Ram temple. He also confirmed the India Bullion and Jewellers Association donated 39.26 kg of silver items. The jeweller expressed faith in the temple trust amidst allegations of fund…

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