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Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

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The authorities handling donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have come under the scanner following allegations that crores of rupees donated by devotees have been embezzled. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has maintained that the allegations should not be treated as facts until the investigation is completed. (PTI) The claims have led to demands for an independent investigation, sharp attacks on the ruling-BJP by opposition parties, and a SIT probe ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government. How the controversy began The issue first came to light after former Samajwadi Party MLA, Pawan Pandey, alleged that between ₹7 crore and ₹7.5 crore in donations made to the Ram Temple had been stolen or embezzelled. Opposition leaders amplified the allegations, questioned the handling of temple funds, and demanded transparency from the temple administration. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has rejected the allegations. Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj said all transactions are properly recorded and handled transparently. Trust general secretary Champat Rai also denied claims of any embezzlement. Legal action The controversy soon entered the …

After Lucknow fire kills 15, UP CM orders SIT probe, report in 7 days

After Lucknow fire kills 15, UP CM orders SIT probe, report in 7 days

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In response to the devastating fire incident that claimed the lives of 15 students on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the immediate formation of a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a time-bound, impartial probe. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the spot where the fire incident took place on the commercial building housing an animation centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India on Monday, June 22, 2026. ( Photo by Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times) The decision was finalised following a high-level review meeting where the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the tragedy and mandated a rigorous examination of the circumstances surrounding the blaze. To ensure a comprehensive inquiry that covers both administrative oversight and operational lapses, the government has appointed two senior officials to the SIT: Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Religious, and Culture Department and Praveen Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Lucknow Zone. Also Read | 15 dead in fire at Lucknow coaching centre; students jump from building to escape The SIT has been tasked …

BJP rattled by Akhilesh Yadav’s rising popularity, says Samajwadi MP amid split buzz

BJP rattled by Akhilesh Yadav’s rising popularity, says Samajwadi MP amid split buzz

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As BJP leaders predicted a major split in the Samajwadi Party, party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Thursday hit back at the saffron camp, claiming the ruling party was “rattled” by the rising popularity of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and was therefore making “baseless statements” about defections. From left, Samajwadi Party (SP) MPs Akhilesh Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad. (PTI) His remarks came in response to Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s claim that several Samajwadi Party MPs were in touch with the BJP ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. “The situation is that the BJP is rattled by the growing popularity of Akhilesh Yadav, and in its panic, it is making baseless statements… The public’s faith, trust, and confidence have increased for SP and Akhilesh Yadav…” Prasad said. BJP-SP face-off over split claims The latest exchange comes after Uttar Pradesh minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claimed that a major split was brewing within the Samajwadi Party. On Wednesday, Samajwadi …

UP schools to reopen on June 24, summer vacation extends amid heatwave | Education News

UP schools to reopen on June 24, summer vacation extends amid heatwave | Education News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 17, 2026 10:43 AM IST The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday extended the summer vacation in schools under the Basic Education Council and recognised institutions till June 24 in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, officials said. According to an order issued by Basic and Secondary Education Additional Chief Secretary Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma, summer vacations will now be observed from May 20 to June 24 every year, and regular classes will commence from June 25. The schools opened on Tuesday after the summer vacations but with the fresh orders, it has been extended and will now reopen on June 25, an official statement said. The decision has been taken under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the government citing children’s safety, health and quality education as key priorities amid rising temperatures across the state. The officials said the move would bring uniformity in the academic calendar across UP and eliminate the need for district administrations to repeatedly extend holidays at the local level during periods of extreme heat. …

UP family following Google Maps lands in drain, rescued after 2 hours

UP family following Google Maps lands in drain, rescued after 2 hours

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Five members of a family, including women and children, were rescued after their car got stuck in a deep drain while they were following directions on Google Maps in Uttar Pradesh‘s Hapur district, officials said on Monday. Chief Fire Officer Ajay Sharma said the family had inadvertently taken the wrong route while following Google Maps. (Unsplash/isaacmehegan) The incident occurred near the Preet Vihar area on Sunday when Sahil, a resident of Saddipura in Greater Noida’s Dadri area, was travelling with his family to a relative’s house in Kithore in neighbouring Meerut district. According to the officials, the family took an alternative route suggested by Google Maps after a road near the Delhi Phatak overbridge was closed for repair work. As they reached a waterlogged stretch in the Anand Vihar Yojana area, Sahil mistook the accumulated water for minor waterlogging due to darkness and drove ahead and his vehicle slipped into a deep roadside drain. Officials said the car’s electronic system malfunctioned, causing the doors to lock automatically and leaving all five occupants stranded inside. Also …

Commercial flights take off from Noida International Airport today

Commercial flights take off from Noida International Airport today

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Commercial flight operations from the newly developed Noida International Airport are set to commence on Monday, marking a significant milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s aviation infrastructure development.  Officials said domestic carrier IndiGo will be the first airline to launch scheduled services from the airport. According to the state government, the inaugural flight is scheduled to depart from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow at 7:05 a.m. and arrive at the Jewar airport at 8:05 a.m. Following the inaugural service, the airport’s first regular commercial flight will operate to Bengaluru. Located in Gautam Buddh Nagar district within the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area, the airport is considered one of the Uttar Pradesh government’s flagship infrastructure projects. Authorities expect the facility to strengthen the state’s position as a major aviation, logistics and connectivity hub. Officials said the first phase of the airport has been completed with the capacity to handle around 12 million passengers annually. The operational infrastructure includes a runway, an integrated terminal building and an air traffic control tower. The airport received its aerodrome licence …

CM Yogi directs police to file FIR against those trolling Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter: ‘Never made any distinction’

CM Yogi directs police to file FIR against those trolling Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter: ‘Never made any distinction’

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath condemned alleged derogatory remarks made against Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter. CM Yogi said insulting comments made against anyone’s daughter as a disgrace and called for immediate action on the matter, while speaking at an event in Azamgarh on Saturday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calls for police action on online remarks made against Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter (PTI) Yogi declared that he had directed police to register an FIR in the matter but also advised Akhilesh to “reign in” his own party workers before any additional illicit comments were passed. Also Read I Project Ganga: UP govt unveils massive rural broadband push Yogi Adityanath condemns “I was seeing recently that some people were making comments on social media against the daughter of Akhilesh Yadav ji,” he remarked in the gathering. “As soon as it came to my notice, I immediately told the police to register an FIR against it.” The chief minister urged for dignity in public discourse, especially towards someone’s daughter. “A daughter …

U.P. Police Constable Exam: When hope and desperation collide

U.P. Police Constable Exam: When hope and desperation collide

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Vishal Maurya boarded the Ganga Sutlej Express at Akbarpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) on June 8. The 22-year-old was headed to Lucknow, 194 kilometres away by rail. Across the seven-hour journey, what played in Maurya’s head on loop was a plea. All he wanted was to pass the constable-rank examination to be held on June 10 in Uttar Pradesh’s capital. Maurya is from Ghughurpatti in Ambedkar Nagar district, and passed out of school four years ago. If he gets through the test, he hopes to change the lives of his parents and lift generations of disadvantages off their shoulders. His parents work as agricultural labourers in their village, and don’t own land. “When they find work, they earn ₹300. I aspire to change their fortunes. I studied diligently for the exam, inspired by my online teacher who shares motivational stories of youths from similar backgrounds who have succeeded in becoming constables,” Maurya said. He added that for generations they had “lived a life of inferiority”. This was an opportunity “for people like us to change our lives”. Maurya is a …

3 Nepali nationals held in UP for stealing gold worth crores from Hyderabad villa

3 Nepali nationals held in UP for stealing gold worth crores from Hyderabad villa

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Cyberabad Police have arrested three Nepali nationals in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly stealing gold and silver ornaments worth several crores of rupees from a villa in Hill Ridge Villas, Gachibowli, in a swift interstate operation. During interrogation, the accused confessed to using a key kept beside the locker to gain access to the valuables. (Representational Photo) The accused have been identified as Kamal Shashi, his wife Vimal Shahi, and another woman, Kalpana. They will be produced before a local court and brought to Hyderabad on a transit warrant. According to police officials, the theft first came to light on June 7 when an elderly couple returned home and discovered that a gold chain adorning a small idol was missing. A case was immediately registered, and an investigation was launched. The mystery deepened the following day, June 8, when the couple’s son opened a locker and found nearly 1.5 kg of silver ornaments missing. Acting swiftly, the Cyberabad Commissioner of Police deployed Special Operations Teams (SOT), crime teams, and local police personnel to track down the …

Yogi govt fast-tracks five textile and apparel parks

Yogi govt fast-tracks five textile and apparel parks

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All decks have been cleared for five large Textile and Apparel Parks in five districts across the state for which the state cabinet has approved transfer of land. Yogi govt fast-tracks five textile and apparel parks These parks will come up in Varanasi, Amroha, Bareilly, Sant Kabir Nagar and Bijnor. A total of over 326 acres of land has been earmarked for these parks and cabinet approval has been granted for transfer of all land parcels, said the state government on Monday. All projects will be established on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The government’s objective is to attract investment as well as create employment on a large scale in the state, added the government. The notification for formation of the authority for project implementation has been issued. The Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) has submitted the pre-feasibility report for the Varanasi park, while revised pre-feasibility reports for the remaining four parks are being prepared. These reports will be finalised after incorporating suggestions from the industry Work on construction of the approach road is also …