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INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar Singh

The INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ram Mandir donation case and the NEET examination paper leak. Opposition parties also intend to resist alleged BJP efforts to engineer defections and weaken rivals. This strategy aims…

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Mamata Banerjee lost cool and slapped her party worker: BJP MP Raju Bista

BJP MP Raju Bista alleged Mamata Banerjee slapped a party worker during a protest march. Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally concerning a girl's rape and murder. She accused police of failing to ensure security and allowing violence. The former Chief Minister questioned the police's role in maintaining law and order.…

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'Dissolve Ram Mandir trust': Ex-Ram Lalla litigant Dharmdas amid donation probe

A former litigant for Ram Lalla, Mahant Dharmdas, has called for the dissolution of the Ram Mandir trust and the registration of all donated assets in the Deity's name amid an embezzlement probe. He expressed faith in the SIT's investigation, which has been granted a 15-day extension. Police have also…

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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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Ram Nivas temple head levels shrine grab charge against Champat Rai; Akhilesh Yadav seeks probe

A priest from a centuries-old temple near Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has accused Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and his associates of illegally seizing control of the shrine using forged documents. Hari Shankar Safariwala claims the temple, valued at Rs 50 crore, has been under their…

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'BJP looted Ram Mandir more than Ghaznavi': UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has accused the BJP of "Ram-droh" (treason against Lord Ram) over alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, comparing it to historical temple lootings. He linked this to the alleged house arrest of UP Congress chief Ajay Rai, suggesting Rai was stopped from exposing corruption.

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Accused in Ram Mandir donation theft facing legal, social consequences: BJP

Accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft face legal action and social boycott, reflecting Hindu society's sentiments. The Faizabad Bar Association resolved not to represent the eight arrested individuals, imposing a hefty penalty for violations. BJP highlighted this as a powerful message against betraying faith, while also criticizing opposition…

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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…

The Economic Times

'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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'BJP gang won't escape God's audit': Akhilesh Yadav trains guns on Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row, linking Champat Rai's resignation to alleged financial irregularities. Yadav accused the party of corruption, stating their 'empire of Lanka' built on arrogance is crumbling. He also drew parallels to the NEET-UG paper leak, suggesting more accountability…

The Economic Times

Amid Ram Mandir donation row, Tirupati Balaji Temple turns to ICAI to overhaul accounting system

Following allegations of a donation scam at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is overhauling its financial systems with the help of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). ICAI aims to implement a new, modern accounting and audit framework within 100 days, using an ERP platform. This…

The Economic Times

What This Young German Boy Said After Visiting Ram Mandir Is Going Viral

In a place where devotion runs deep and emotions are often intense, something unexpectedly simple caught everyone’s attention. A young boy from Germany visited Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and instead of saying something elaborate or dramatic, he shared a quiet, honest reaction. Yet, that moment didn’t stay small. It spread…

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Indian American Muslims Withdraw Float From India Day Parade

Indian American Muslim group withdraws from NYC India Day Parade due to anti-Muslim bias concerns over Ram Mandir float, sparking debate on cultural celebr...

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas And Nick Jonas Family Temple Visit

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas visit Ram Mandir with daughter Malti Marie, sharing precious family moments and expressing excitement about work.

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'Jai Shree Raam, Blessings to everyone': Keshav Maharaj seeks blessings at Ram Mandir ahead of IPL

NEW DELHI: South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj took a serene detour to the historic city of Ayodhya, where he sought divine blessings at the revered Ram Mandir amidst the hustle and bustle of preparations for the IPL 2024 season.

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Hundreds of Muslim devotees throng Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Hundreds of Muslim devotees thronged Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as part of the Sadbhav Yatra carried out under the leadership of Indresh Kumar to promote religious harmony on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Schrodinger’s Superstar: Rajinikanth and the challenges of being ‘Sanghi’ in Tamil Nadu

Last week, when Rajinikanth flew off to Ayodhya to attend the Ram Mandir consecration, no one was surprised. He sat next to Sachin Tendulkar, exchanged a couple of words with Narendra Modi, and was among the first to get darshan.

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Hafta letters: Ram Mandir, unemployment, opposition leaders

Hello NL team, I’m a regular listener of Hafta, writing for the first time. I would like to shoot a question to the panel about the Ram mandir –

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Over-the-top coverage, bounty of ads: The saffron hues of Big Media on Ram Mandir

This was the first paragraph of the front-page story in The Times of India on January 23:

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Ram Mandir: A tug at long civilisational memory, discounted by some

It isn’t surprising that a large section of the western commentariat is ill-equipped to grasp the exuberant and deep resonance of the Indian populace with the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya. The inability to do so is often a case of lack of frames; the blinkered view missing most of…

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Modi’s ‘political triumph’, ‘old wounds’: Foreign media on Ayodhya inauguration

As sections of the Indian press adopted a celebratory tone in the run-up to the pran pratishtha ceremony, ad rates surged, pages on Ayodhya turned daily, and there were special media campaigns for the Ram Mandir inauguration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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