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Ram Temple donation scam snowballs: Trust leaders quit, eight in custody; more officials under lens (Ld)

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:14 PM

Lucknow/Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) The alleged multi-crore embezzlement of devotees' donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya took a major turn on Friday, with Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra stepping down from their posts. Their resignations came amid growing scrutiny over the handling of temple donations and the ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of offerings.

Piyush Goyal launches CareEdge Global’s sovereign ratings report in London

IANS | June 26, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched the third edition of credit rating agency CareEdge Global’s flagship report, “Sovereign Ratings: A Fresh Perspective” at an event in London.

Ram Temple Trust should be dissolved: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:31 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Friday demanded the filing of an FIR against Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and urged for its dissolution, while maintaining that the mere resignations of its General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra "won't be of any help".

Gujarat: 3 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs receive NQAS certification for healthcare excellence

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:55 PM

Gandhinagar, June 26 (IANS) In a remarkable milestone for advancing the healthcare landscape in Gujarat, three Ayushman Bharat health centres in Gandhinagar alone have earned a ‘certificate of appreciation’ for providing quality primary healthcare services to thousands of residents at their doorstep.

India, UAE underscore growing depth of defence relations

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces' Deputy Commander, Brigadier General Staff Mohamed Khamees Mohamed Al-Hassani, on Friday called on Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, here and held discussions on enhancing bilateral military cooperation.

'India’s credibility counts in world order'

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India's rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also because, over the years, it has established its credibility as a country that respects international law, honours bilateral agreements, and contributes constructively to global governance, according to an article.

Ram Lalla idol’s sculptor shaken with temple theft, wants stern action against culprits

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:38 PM

Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who created the Ram Lalla idol for Ayodhya’s grand temple, is shaken and shocked by reports of theft of donations by the same temple staff, who collected and managed crores of cash and jewellery offerings from devotees in India and abroad.

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra: Their journey, roles and resignations at the Ram Mandir Trust

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:57 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) As probe continued into alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra stepped down from their positions on Friday.

India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672, 587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the decline recorded in the previous week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

India, Seychelles looking to introduce new areas of cooperation: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:53 PM

Victoria, June 26 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Seychelles as "dynamic and excellent", India's High Commissioner to Seychelles, Rohit Rathish, on Friday, stated that both nations are looking to introduce new areas of cooperation like Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyberspace, cybersecurity, marine sciences and conservation and blue economy.

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Ram Temple donation scam snowballs: Trust leaders quit, eight in custody; more officials under lens (Ld)

Piyush Goyal launches CareEdge Global’s sovereign ratings report in London

Ram Temple Trust should be dissolved: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut (IANS Interview)

Gujarat: 3 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs receive NQAS certification for healthcare excellence

India, UAE underscore growing depth of defence relations

'India’s credibility counts in world order'

Ram Lalla idol’s sculptor shaken with temple theft, wants stern action against culprits

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra: Their journey, roles and resignations at the Ram Mandir Trust

India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

India, Seychelles looking to introduce new areas of cooperation: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit

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