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Ram Temple donation row: CM Yogi says SIT probe will reveal truth; criticises Cong, SP for hypocrisy

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:35 PM

Ayodhya, June 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe alleged embezzlement at the Ram Temple will bring out the truth without any doubt, and also urged devotees not to get ‘influenced’ by attempts to tarnish the image of the temple and also the holy city.

SC issues notice on PIL seeking probe into alleged Rs 1,500 crore bank fraud

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) into an alleged banking fraud involving over Rs 1,500 crore of public sector bank funds and the role of asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in facilitating debt settlements at a fraction of the outstanding dues.

FSSAI issues notices to Marico, Ferrero, Bikanervala among 14 entities over misleading claims

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said it has issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for alleged violations related to misleading product claims, branding and labelling practices, as well as consumer complaints, and directed them to take corrective measures.

Ram Temple embezzlement probe: Dozens of staff quizzed; SIT intensifies probe

IANS | June 19, 2026 12:31 PM

Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) Stepping up its probe into the Ram Temple embezzlement row, the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) is set to quiz Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav again on Friday and expand the ambit of the investigation, including scanning of documents pertaining to gold and silver offerings at the temple and also bringing land records of the accused under the scanner.

Mayawati alleges smear campaign to defame BSP ahead of 2027 UP polls

IANS | June 19, 2026 11:59 AM

Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) Amid a controversy of an alleged sting operation, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday dismissed it as part of a "well-planned conspiracy” to defame the party and its leadership ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Green corridor helps transport brain-dead woman’s organs from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad

IANS | June 19, 2026 11:52 AM

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 19 (IANS) A green corridor created by police authorities enabled the organs of a 24-year-old brain-dead woman from Gandhinagar to be transported to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in time for transplantation, following her family's decision to donate her organs after her death, officials said on Friday.

Raj student arrested for selling fake NEET-UG retest question papers via Telegram using US-based VPN server

IANS | June 19, 2026 11:17 AM

Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) As India tightened restrictions on Telegram amid concerns over the NEET-UG re-examination, Rajasthan Police arrested a 19-year-old student from Bhilwara for selling fake question papers through a Telegram channel named 'Paper Mafia'. Operating through a US-based VPN and proxy network to conceal his identity, the accused allegedly charged aspirants Rs 4,000 per paper.

Govt to deploy over 100 area officers for smooth roll out of VB–G RAM G Act from July 1

IANS | June 19, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The government on Friday said it will deploy more than 100 area officers across the country to support states and union territories ahead of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Act, 2025, which comes into force on July 1.

Delhi HC upholds Centre's temporary Telegram ban ahead of NEET re-exam

IANS | June 19, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend Telegram's services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, holding that the government had strictly followed the procedure prescribed under law while invoking emergency blocking powers.

Bengal will witness history: BJP leaders ahead of PM Modi's visit for International Yoga Day

IANS | June 19, 2026 10:46 AM

Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) With Kolkata set to host the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, the BJP leaders on Friday said that West Bengal is poised to witness a historic moment as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the city to lead the nationwide observance.

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Ram Temple donation row: CM Yogi says SIT probe will reveal truth; criticises Cong, SP for hypocrisy

SC issues notice on PIL seeking probe into alleged Rs 1,500 crore bank fraud

FSSAI issues notices to Marico, Ferrero, Bikanervala among 14 entities over misleading claims

Ram Temple embezzlement probe: Dozens of staff quizzed; SIT intensifies probe

Mayawati alleges smear campaign to defame BSP ahead of 2027 UP polls

Green corridor helps transport brain-dead woman’s organs from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad

Raj student arrested for selling fake NEET-UG retest question papers via Telegram using US-based VPN server

Govt to deploy over 100 area officers for smooth roll out of VB–G RAM G Act from July 1

Delhi HC upholds Centre's temporary Telegram ban ahead of NEET re-exam

Bengal will witness history: BJP leaders ahead of PM Modi's visit for International Yoga Day

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