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Responsibility of Ram temple now on my shoulders: Trust CEO Jeetendra Mishra

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has officially assumed the role of the inaugural chief executive officer of the Ram temple trust, shouldering the significant task of temple administration. Following an administrative revamp by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, his leadership is pivotal for enhancing both the operational and financial…

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Ram temple trust's new CEO holds first meeting with members in Ayodhya

Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra attended his first meeting as the Ram temple trust's new chief executive officer. He was briefed on the trust's accounting and administrative arrangements at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Kshetra office. The trust members formally introduced themselves to the new CEO during this introductory meeting. New…

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Ram temple Trust appoints (retd) Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as first CEO

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer. Govind Dev Giri and Mahesh Bhagchandka also took charge as general secretary and treasurer respectively. New trustees were inducted into the Trust during a meeting held in Ayodhya. The Trust aims to formalize its…

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Ram Temple Trust to get 1st CEO on Wednesday

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet Wednesday to select the first CEO. A shortlist of three candidates will be presented for the crucial leadership position. The trust is also expected to announce two new members and the general secretary. Jagdish Aafle, associated with RSS, will become the…

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Construction at Ram Temple to be finished by Sep 30; firms to leave premises by Oct 30

Ram Temple construction will be finished by September 30 this year. Larsen & Toubro and Tata representatives will leave the premises by October 30. The auditorium and museum construction is scheduled for completion by March 2027. IIT Madras experts will convert museum storylines into video form. The museum will open…

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Ram Temple donations row: SC asks SIT to conclude probe expeditiously, file status report

The Supreme Court has directed an SIT to expedite its investigation into alleged donation embezzlement. This probe focuses on the Ram temple in Ayodhya and aims for a swift conclusion. The SIT must file a sealed status report detailing its progress to the court. The court will consider suggestions for…

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Four more candidates interviewed on Day 2 for Ram Temple Trust's CEO post

On Wednesday, the selection process for the inaugural CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust progressed, with candidates undergoing rigorous interviews focused on crowd management and temple operations. The pool of candidates included former police officials and civil servants, prompted by recent embezzlement allegations. The committee aims to narrow…

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Government offer of Shah's statement on student protests fails to end Parliament deadlock

Parliamentary proceedings remain stalled as the Congress demands Prime Minister Modi's reply. The government offered a debate on student protests and police action. Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to respond to the debate. The Congress insists on discussing the Ram temple donation theft allegations. The ongoing stalemate jeopardizes crucial…

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Rahul Gandhi questions Amit Shah’s competence, targets PM Modi over Parliament absence

Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of force against protesting students in Jharkhand. Gandhi stated that peaceful protests should not be met with violence. He also criticized Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister for their silence. Gandhi further alleged theft from the Ram Temple and demanded an apology.

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Judicial custody of 8 accused in Ram temple case extended till August 24

Ayodhya court extended the judicial custody of eight accused in the Ram temple donation theft case. The accused will remain in custody for an additional fourteen days until August twenty-fourth. Defence counsel objected to the sections invoked by police, alleging false implication of clients. The alleged theft of donations and…

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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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