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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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Ram Mandir Donation theft Case: SC seeks SIT revamp, sets July 27 hearing

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies. A senior IPS officer with extensive experience is preferred to lead this crucial investigation. The SIT has submitted a status report to the Supreme Court regarding the Ram Mandir donation theft. Eight individuals have…

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Retired bureaucrats dominate applicants for Ram temple trust's first CEO post

Retired bureaucrats are applying for the new chief executive officer position. This recruitment follows allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ram temple. An expert panel will screen applications and recommend suitable candidates. The Trust will make the final appointment after restoring its full membership. The new CEO will oversee financial…

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Court grants 39-hour police custody of two accused in Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case

Ram Shankar Yadav and Manish Yadav received thirty-nine hours of police custody. Investigators will question the accused regarding alleged donation embezzlement for the Ram Mandir. The two men are expected to be taken from jail on Saturday for interrogation. Police aim to examine the diversion of funds and gather more…

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PM Modi announced Ram temple trust in Parliament, must break silence on floor of House: Cong

Congress has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case in Parliament, saying he had announced the creation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The demand comes as the SIT probe into the alleged diversion of donations continues under the Supreme Court's…

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UCC should unite society, not create bitterness: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh discussed the Uniform Civil Code's implementation. He stated the Animal Husbandry Department controversy proved corruption had occurred. Singh supported his padyatra and urged public participation against donation theft. He also commented on the Ram Mandir donation dispute and SIT probe. The SIT must record statements…

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SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms

The Special Investigation Team's final report on Ram temple donation embezzlement is expected shortly. This report will likely lead to significant administrative and donation-counting system reforms. The Supreme Court is also monitoring the investigation and has sought a status report. The temple trust is scheduled to meet soon to discuss…

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Badrinath Temple donation row: SIT sends deleted data to FSL for recovery

Police seized a Network Video Recorder containing crucial CCTV footage from Badrinath Temple. Deleted recordings from cash counting sessions will undergo forensic analysis for recovery. Investigators are questioning temple officials to identify oversight gaps in donation handling. Suspicious individuals have been identified, and a deep investigation is currently underway. The…

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Ram temple donation 'theft': SIT may visit Ayodhya soon, question trust members

An SIT is investigating alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Officials will question those associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust is reviewing its banking arrangements for cash donations and security protocols. Police have widened their financial investigation and arrested eight individuals…

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Uttarakhand govt directs Badrinath Temple Committee's CEO to take action against officials found responsible in alleged donation theft case

The Uttarakhand government has taken a strict stance over alleged financial irregularities in the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Acting on the findings of an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food, and other expenses of VIP guests, the government has directed the Committee's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to initiate…

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SIT scans CCTV footage, call records in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities

A special investigation team is intensifying its probe into alleged donation embezzlement at Badrinath Dham. CCTV footage shows a suspended employee suspiciously hiding cash and valuables from the counting room. Investigators are examining additional footage and call records of the accused employee. The investigation began after irregularities were detected during…

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Badrinath temple offerings probe: SIT to record BKTC members' statements, collect CCTV footage

The Uttarakhand Police SIT is investigating alleged irregularities in Badrinath Temple offerings. Members of the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee will record their statements. CCTV footage is being collected as part of the ongoing investigation into the matter. A suspended employee has challenged his suspension and the FIR registered against…

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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: VIP darshan pass IDs of Champat Rai, Anil, Gopal blocked amid probe

Digital IDs of former Ayodhya temple officials have been deactivated by the trust. This action aims to curb alleged irregularities in issuing preferential entry passes. The move follows an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the Ram temple. Some associates of former officials are also under scrutiny for alleged illegal…

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Yogi Adityanath defends Ram temple trust; says Congress, SP trying to malign Ayodhya, Lord Ram's legacy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple Trust. He stated an SIT found evidence against only eight individuals involved in donation counting. Adityanath criticized opposition parties for attempting to defame Ayodhya and Lord Ram's legacy. The Chief Minister highlighted the Trust's recommendation for the Special Investigation Team…

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All valuable articles donated to Ram temple safe; over 30 kg gold-like items in possession of Trust: Treasurer

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust detailed its extensive gold and silver holdings. These valuables were donated by devotees since the temple's consecration ceremony. The Trust stated all 2,926 donated articles are safe and properly recorded. An independent firm conducts annual physical verification of all temple offerings. The Trust…

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Ram Temple trust clears former secretary Champat Rai of wrongdoing

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust found no wrongdoing by former General Secretary Champat Rai. All gold and silver donations made to the Ram Temple are safe and fully accounted for. Keshav Mohan has been appointed in place of Champat Rai to oversee the Trust's functioning. This follows a…

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Ram temple donation theft row: SIT finds repeated instances of employees concealing cash

A Special Investigation Team found employees allegedly concealing cash during donation counting. Serious security and supervision lapses were identified within the counting room. Preliminary findings indicated repeated and systematic irregularities over several days. The trust accepted resignations amid controversy and appointed an interim general secretary. Further investigation and legal action…

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Ram temple trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim gen secy; to have CEO

Krishna Mohan has been given additional duties as interim general secretary of the temple trust, treasurer Govind Giri told reporters after a three-hour meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

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Baruipur rape-murder case: Bengal police arrest 2, detain 3; prohibitory orders imposed

Baruipur rape-murder case: Authorities have arrested two individuals and detained three others in connection with the alleged gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur, West Bengal. A Special Investigating Team is now probing the case. The discovery of the victim's body led to local protests and the imposition…

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Ram temple donation probe finds accused built houses, bought SUVs on modest salaries

Investigators uncover a significant financial discrepancy at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with accused individuals showing assets far exceeding their known incomes. Allegations point to daily siphoning of ₹6-8 lakh from donations. Concerns were reportedly raised months prior, but no FIR was filed initially. CCTV footage and discrepancies in donation…

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Ram Mandir trust to discuss SIT report, CEO appointment on Monday

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust members convene today to address the fallout from a donation theft, including trustee resignations and a preliminary SIT report. Discussions will also cover appointing a CEO and reviewing financial statements. While eight individuals have been arrested, no FIR has been filed against key trust…

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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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RJD MP Sudhakar Singh moves SC seeking CBI probe into Ram Temple Trust's finances

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has petitioned the Supreme Court for an independent probe into alleged financial irregularities by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The plea seeks to safeguard public donations and transfer the investigation from state police to the CBI under Supreme Court supervision. It also calls for…

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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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