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Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Tuesday reacted to reports of alleged irregularities involving offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling the matter "extremely serious and concerning” while urging a transparent and accountable system for managing temple donations.

Desperate SFJ looks to target Punjab polls with major disinformation campaign

Vicky Nanjappa | June 30, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Elections in Punjab are slated to be held in February next year, but the poll fever in the state is already high. As political parties gear up to face the elections, a major disinformation campaign in the state is being planned by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

Govt extends last date for filing GST Appellate Tribunal appeals to July 31

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The government has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to July 31 after representations from stakeholders over technical difficulties caused by a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

Lohagad Fort murder: Chetan to undergo 'gait analysis', crime scene reconstruction today

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:05 PM

Pune, June 30 (IANS) Advancing the investigation into the Ketan Agarwal murder case, the police will conduct a 'gait analysis' of the second accused, Chetan Chaudhary, on Tuesday, officials said.

Our valiant soldiers have held India's flag high across globe, says Gen Dwivedi

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the valiant soldiers of the force have "held India's flag high across the globe" with their loyalty, courage and discipline.

Hatred towards his own community: Premji had been waiting for Muharram for over a year

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) New details have emerged in the investigation into the alleged plot to poison a large number of people during the Muharram procession in Mumbai. Accused Faiyaz Premji allegedly told the police that his intention was not to kill anyone but to cause distress during the Muharram procession.

Ayodhya cops seek 5-year bank records of accused, Ram Temple Trust accounts amid donation embezzlement probe

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The investigation into the embezzlement of Ram Temple donations has entered a critical financial audit phase, with Ayodhya Police seeking five years of banking records from the seven banks where the eight arrested accused and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust maintain accounts.

UPI now live in Greece as India’s digital payment ecosystem expands globally: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:00 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that with unified payments interface (UPI) now live in Greece, eligible customers can transfer money instantly, securely, and seamlessly, with transaction costs reducing drastically to a fraction of conventional transfer costs.

'Greatest privilege of my life': Gen Upendra Dwivedi bids farewell to military service

IANS | June 30, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that his service has been the "greatest privilege" of his life and his heart is filled with gratitude, appreciation, pride, and satisfaction as he bids farewell to years of military service.

23 political parties, one Independent send joint letter to CJI on SIR process, says Jairam Ramesh

IANS | June 30, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said that a joint letter, now signed by 23 political parties and one Independent MP, has been sent to the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, regarding the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues.

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Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations

Desperate SFJ looks to target Punjab polls with major disinformation campaign

Govt extends last date for filing GST Appellate Tribunal appeals to July 31

Lohagad Fort murder: Chetan to undergo 'gait analysis', crime scene reconstruction today

Our valiant soldiers have held India's flag high across globe, says Gen Dwivedi

Hatred towards his own community: Premji had been waiting for Muharram for over a year

Ayodhya cops seek 5-year bank records of accused, Ram Temple Trust accounts amid donation embezzlement probe

UPI now live in Greece as India’s digital payment ecosystem expands globally: Piyush Goyal

'Greatest privilege of my life': Gen Upendra Dwivedi bids farewell to military service

23 political parties, one Independent send joint letter to CJI on SIR process, says Jairam Ramesh

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