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Opposition MPs protest over Ram temple donations, Jharkhand student action

Opposition MPs protest over Ram temple donations, Jharkhand student action

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Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjna Jatav, R Sudha, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and other opposition MPs stage a protest seeking a response from the government on police action on student demonstrators and alleged theft of Ayodhya’s Ram temple donations during the Monsoon session of Parliament. Pic/PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Lok Sabha introduces four Bills amid Opposition protests, adjourns till 2 pm

Lok Sabha introduces four Bills amid Opposition protests, adjourns till 2 pm

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The four key Bills, including the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid uproar by Opposition members. The House was later adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition MPs continued protests demanding a response from the government over the police action during the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged theft of Ram temple donations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Opposition MPs stage Ram Temple donation theft protest in Parliament

Opposition MPs stage Ram Temple donation theft protest in Parliament

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A saffron-clad Independent Rajesh Ranjan aka Pappu Yadav along with other Opposition MPs enacted “theft” of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Parliament complex on Friday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi were part of the protest against the theft of donations. Protesting in front of Makar Dwar of Parliament, the MPs raised such slogans as “Amit Shah istifa do’’, ‘’Amit Shah sadan mein aao’’ and “chadhawa chor, gaddi chorh’.’ The MPs kept donation boxes in front of the Makar Dwar steps. As part of a skit, the MPs put money inside the boxes, as Yadav slipped money into his pockets to symbolise the alleged theft at the Ram Temple. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …

Ayodhya Ki Ramlila to make its Delhi debut this year Ft. Ravi Kishan as Ram, Rakesh Bedi, and Vindu Dara Singh

Ayodhya Ki Ramlila to make its Delhi debut this year Ft. Ravi Kishan as Ram, Rakesh Bedi, and Vindu Dara Singh

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After seven editions in Ayodhya, the star-studded Ayodhya Ki Ramlila is set to make its Delhi debut this year. The 11-day production will be staged at the Constitution Club of India from October 10 to 20, bringing its celebrity cast to the Capital for the first time. A glimpse of celebs who have performed in previous year’s Ayodhya Ki Ramlila ft. Manika Vishwakarma and Rahul Bucchar, Actor Ravi Kishan as Ram, Rakesh Bedi, Puneet Issar, Manoj Tiwari and Vindu Dara Singh will feature this year Explaining the shift, organiser Subhash Malik says the Ramlila is being moved to Delhi because storms in Ayodhya during the Dussehra period often disrupt its live telecast. “This has been done due to logistical reasons,” he says, adding, “This Ramlila is known for its massive reach as it is telecast on national television as well as local cable and YouTube, with almost 62 crore viewership across 50 countries. But to ensure that its regular followers in Ayodhya don’t remain deprived of viewing it, we aim to organise it in its …

Devotees throng Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat for holy dip, prayers

Devotees throng Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat for holy dip, prayers

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Thousands of devotees gathered at Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat on Guru Purnima to take a holy dip, offer prayers and perform rituals. Religious leaders highlighted the significance of the guru-disciple tradition, while pilgrims from across the country marked the auspicious occasion with devotion and spiritual observances Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

UP forms new SIT to probe Ram Mandir donation theft case

UP forms new SIT to probe Ram Mandir donation theft case

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In line with the Supreme Court’s instructions, Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigation into alleged irregularities of donations and offerings made at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple.  According to reports, the newly constituted SIT includes three senior IPS officers, with Inspector General (IG) Kiran S heading the team. The new SIT will also has DIG Ayodhya Somen Verma and SSP Ayodhya Dr Gaurav Grover as its members. The move comes after the Supreme Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT, under the leadership of a senior IPS officer. The bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohan, had directed that a status report of the investigation be submitted on July 27. So far, eight accused have been arrested by the Ayodhya Police as part of investigation into the embezzlement allegation, with investigators recovering cash, vehicles, investment-related documents and other assets purportedly bought using the misappropriated funds. Meanwhile, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, during a special …

Ayodhya Ram temple completes 10-day atonement ritual after theft row

Ayodhya Ram temple completes 10-day atonement ritual after theft row

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A 10-day atonement and purification ritual undertaken at the Ram temple in Ayodhya following allegations of donation embezzlement concluded with a purnahuti (final offering) ceremony, temple trustee Mahant Dinendra Das said. The ritual, which began on July 15, was organised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to restore the sanctity of the temple premises after the alleged theft of devotees’ offerings came to light. Ritual concludes with purnahuti ceremony According to Mahant Dinendra Das, the concluding ceremony included a havan and special worship conducted in the temple’s yagyashala under the guidance of Vedic scholars. Trustee Mahant Dinendra Das and trustee Krishna Mohan participated as yajmans, offering ahutis during the final ritual. A community feast was also organised, during which local Brahmins were served food. Das said around 70 Vedic acharyas from Ayodhya and other parts of the country participated in the 10-day ceremony. The rituals included Vedic chanting, havan, Rudrabhishek and Ramarcha worship, while the chief priest of Ram Lalla recited the Vishnu Sahasranama throughout the period. Trust says ritual aimed at restoring …

In race to become Ram Temple Trust’s first CEO, retired bureaucrats dominate applicant pool

In race to become Ram Temple Trust’s first CEO, retired bureaucrats dominate applicant pool

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Among the ‘Ram Bhakts’ who have applied to be the first chief executive officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is a large number of retired bureaucrats, according to sources associated with the process, reported news agency PTI. The application window for the post close on Saturday. For the CEO’s appointment, the Ram temple trust will give preference to candidates with experience in managing large religious institutions, public administration, or corporate governance, along with a clean record and commitment to the values of the temple. (HT_PRINT) The appointment comes against the backdrop of the alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram temple and is part of the Trust’s efforts to tighten financial oversight and improve its administrative functioning. The newly created CEO position is central to the Trust’s efforts to tighten financial oversight, strengthen institutional accountability and streamline the day-to-day management of the temple after an investigation into the alleged theft of donations. Also Read: Ram temple donation theft probe: SIT report likely to be submitted after status update in Supreme Court Strong response to …

Ram temple donation theft probe: Court grants 39-hour police custody of Tinnu Yadav, nephew

Ram temple donation theft probe: Court grants 39-hour police custody of Tinnu Yadav, nephew

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A special court in Ayodhya on Friday granted the police 39 hours’ custody remand of Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and his nephew Manish Yadav, the last two accused yet to undergo custodial interrogation in the alleged Ram temple donation theft case. Ram Shankar ‘Tinnu’ Yadav after his arrest last month. (FILE PHOTO) Police officials said the two accused will be taken into custody from the Ayodhya district jail on Saturday morning, after which investigators will begin what is expected to be the final phase of custodial interrogation before completing the investigation and filing the chargesheet. Tinnu Yadav, considered a key accused in the case, was regarded as a close aide of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s former general secretary Champat Rai and had been associated with the temple’s donation management system. Tinnu Yadav reportedly used to oversee the temple’s donation boxes, while Manish used to handle the counting of offerings. The police recovered ₹1 lakh from Tinnu’s house and ₹2 lakh from Manish’s house during raids last month. The court’s order comes a …

SC seeks status report from UP SIT on Ayodhya Ram temple donation allegations

SC seeks status report from UP SIT on Ayodhya Ram temple donation allegations

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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the special investigation team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh Government to submit a status report on its probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, news agency PTI reported. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N Kotiswar Singh also issued a notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on petitions seeking a fair and time-bound investigation into the alleged donation misappropriation. One of the petitions, filed by Narendra Kumar Goswami, sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged financial irregularities. He also sought an audit of the trust’s finances by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). Two other petitions, filed by advocates Ajay Kumar Rai and Dinesh Kumar Yadav, sought similar reliefs. A separate petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhakar Singh sought a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation along with a forensic audit of the trust’s entire finances. Earlier, a partial working day bench headed by …