Mumbai rains: Orange Alert issued, schools and colleges shut as 380 mm rain recorded in 48 hours

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:26 AM

Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'Orange Alert' for Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs, predicting a third consecutive day of torrential downpours on Tuesday. A record-breaking spell of rain over the last 48 hours has severely disrupted normal life across the financial capital. The BMC announced a precautionary holiday on Tuesday for all government, private, and municipal schools and colleges in Mumbai.

Delhi likely to witness light to moderate rain today; IMD issues 'Yellow Alert'

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:01 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The weather in the national Capital is expected to remain pleasant on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the city. The showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing humid and hot weather.

Over 85,000 performed Amarnath Yatra in 4 days

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:55 AM

Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Over 85,000 Yatris performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last four days as more than 28,000 people had ‘darshan’ on Monday. Officials said on Tuesday that since the Yatra started on July 3, in the last four days, 85,779 pilgrims performed the Yatra while 28,818 Yatris had ‘darshan’ in one day yesterday.

SIT preliminary report finds cash pilferage in Lord Ram Temple donation counting

IANS | July 7, 2026 12:07 AM

Ayodhya/New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the Uttar Pradesh government a few days ago, submitted its preliminary report on alleged irregularities in the counting of donations at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The probe, requested by the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, reveals systematic cash theft during the counting process.

Ayodhya temple trust interim General Secretary Krishna Mohan a quiet organiser

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:46 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The resignation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, along with Trustee Anil Mishra, amidst a raging financial controversy, has thrust the 73-year-old Krishna Mohan into the spotlight. His appointment as the interim General Secretary of the Temple Trust comes at a time when it is facing intense scrutiny, political attacks, and the urgent need to restore public confidence.

VHP says Ram Mandir Trust enjoys continued public trust and devotion

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) A major organisational decision was taken in the important meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust held on Monday. The Trust accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra. Trustee Krishna Mohan has been assigned the responsibility as acting General Secretary until a regular appointment is made.

Ram Mandir Trust treasurer slams political opportunism amid donation row

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:14 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, sharply criticised political figures whom he accused of attempting to exploit the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Mandir.