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Ram Mandir embezzlement case: Police raid houses of 8 arrested

Ayodhya police conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of eight individuals arrested for alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Searches yielded documents and bank details, with authorities questioning family and neighbours. The accused, involved in counting temple donations, face charges including theft and criminal conspiracy. Investigators have recovered over Rs…

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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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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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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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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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'Modi destroying India, Trump the world; both call themselves good friends', claims Kharge

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump, accusing them of harming their respective domains. Kharge alleged financial irregularities in the Ram Temple trust's fund collection and demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET exam controversy. He urged Congress workers to inform the public about…

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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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Ram temple donation row: Akhilesh intensifies attack on BJP, adds 'land grab' charge

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the BJP regarding the Ram temple donation controversy. He has raised concerns about the transparency of donation management and alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya. A Special Investigation Team is currently probing these allegations. The trust has denied any wrongdoing.

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Ram temple construction committee chief says his role limited to overseeing construction work amid donation row

Ram temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Mishra stated his role is limited to supervising construction, declining to comment on allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of donations. He arrived in Ayodhya to review ongoing projects. Uttar Pradesh Minister Surya Pratap Shahi confirmed the temple trust is investigating the claims and…

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Akhilesh Yadav questions Ram Temple Trust clarification on donation row

In a brewing controversy, allegations regarding financial irregularities in the donations for the Ram Temple have surfaced. Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has raised calls for enhanced transparency, challenging the explanations offered by the temple Trust. Reports indicate that substantial sums in donations are reportedly untraceable. Meanwhile, authorities…

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Ayodhya: Ram Temple authorities appeal devotees from nearby areas to postpone their visit

The influx is attributed to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where devotees take a holy dip before visiting the Ram temple. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AI, investigations, Ram Temple coverage: Journalists on the media’s trials and triumphs this year

It was another year of many highs and countless lows for the Indian media.

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Ayodhya DM cites workload due to Ram Temple event as NGT flags ‘illegal’ report

In an apparent violation of a National Green Tribunal order, Ayodhya district magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh changed the composition of a fact-finding committee formed by the tribunal due to his increased workload linked to “development work” and “religious events” after the Ram Temple consecration.

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EC should act on PM Modi for inciting people: Mallikarjun Kharge

Reacting to the charge of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that, "SP, Congress will run bulldozer over Ram Temple if voted to power", Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SP, Congress will run bulldozer over Ram Temple if voted to power, says PM Modi in U.P.’s Barabanki

Prime Minister Modi warns Congress and SP will bulldoze Ram temple, accuses them of creating instability, and praises BJP's work.

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Want 400 seats to prevent Congress from bringing back Article 370 and locking Ram Temple: PM Modi

Narendra Modi warns against Congress' plans for Article 370 and Ayodhya Ram Temple, urging 400 Lok Sabha seats.

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Amit Shah hits out at Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, says choice between 'those who opened fire at karsevaks and those who built Ram temple'

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Amit Shah criticizes Opposition for delaying Ram temple, urges support for BJP candidate in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh.

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In U.P., Ram temple pitch, ‘saving Constitution’ dominate campaign vocabulary

The electoral campaign in Uttar Pradesh peaked with top leaders leaving no stone unturned in reaching out to voters with contentious, polarising and long-standing issues taking centre stage

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Devotees flock to Ayodhya's Ram temple in large number for 'Ram Navami' celebration

On the auspicious occasion of 'Ram Navami,' a large number of devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Temple on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘We brought Lord Ram back, ensured internal security,’ says Yogi in Western U.P.

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath praises BJP government for improving farmer conditions, internal security, and welfare policies in Uttar Pradesh.

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Holi is special this year due to Ram temple inauguration, says Amit Shah in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad, emphasizing the significance of the festival.

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Doordarshan National channel to broadcast aarti from Ayodhya’s Ram Temple daily

The Doordarshan (DD) National will be broadcasting live the aarti ceremony from the recently inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya at 6.30 a.m. daily, the state-run broadcaster said.

The Hindu

2024 Lok Sabha polls | Gujarat Congress working president Ambarish Der quits party; set to join BJP

Ambarish Der resignation: The 46-year-old former MLA claimed it will be his “home-coming” as he was with the BJP in the past and worked extensively for it when he was young.

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