Ayodhya temple row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim chief, asserts all artefacts safe (Roundup)

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) In decisive moves at an extended meeting in the wake of the alleged donations embezzlement, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, and promptly appointed retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Krishna Mohan as the former's interim replacement to steer day-to-day operations of the iconic Ram Temple here

Citizenship process under CAA to be completed soon: HM Amit Shah

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:29 PM

Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The process for granting citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to genuine refugees from neighbouring countries facing religious persecution who are coming to India, including West Bengal, will be completed soon, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.

PoJK residents seek food, better living conditions, instead get reprisal

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is not a sudden flare-up, but the culmination of decades of political marginalisation, economic injustice, and reprisal, meted out by the political and military masters in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Balen Shah administration must impart new momentum to Nepal-India relations: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:09 PM

New Delhi/Kathmandu, July 6 (IANS) While Kathmandu acknowledges India's emergence as a rising global power, New Delhi has continued to respect Nepal's sovereignty and strategic autonomy. There are no objective reasons why the relationship between the two countries should not continue to progress smoothly, a report has stated.

Ram Temple Trust reaffirms all artefacts are safe, denies any missing items: Key Takeaways

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:59 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday clarified that all religious and historical artefacts in its custody are safe and that all items are fully accounted for, dismissing reports and social media claims suggesting that sacred items were missing, and reaffirming that proper records are maintained and transparency is being upheld in the management of temple assets.

Adani Foundation joins Andhra Pradesh's P4 initiative to support livelihoods

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:54 PM

Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh), July 6 (IANS) The Adani Foundation on Monday partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government's flagship Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) initiative as a 'Margdarshi' (guide and enabling partner) to support economically vulnerable families, known as Bangaru Kutumbams, in Kuppam Mandal of the state's Chittoor district.

Ram Temple probe given to SIT, not central agencies due to BJP 'rift', claims Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | July 6, 2026 4:01 PM

Lucknow, July 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the investigation into the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case was entrusted to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) instead of central agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) due to an "internal power struggle" within the party.

Our objective was never just to become MLAs, MPs but to bring change in Bihar: Prashant Kishor

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:33 PM

Patna, July 6 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party founder and Bankipur bypoll candidate Prashant Kishor on Monday said that the objective of his party has never been merely to win elections or secure positions as MLAs or MPs, but to bring about meaningful political change in Bihar.

Pride of every BJP worker: PM Modi lauds Nitin Nabin's simplicity amid Opposition swipe

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Amidst the Opposition's caustic swipe at BJP National President Nitin Nabin and subsequent war of words, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed his simplicity, conduct and high moral character.

Heavy rain forces early office closure in Mumbai, private sector advised work from home

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:18 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) In the wake of a severe weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Maharashtra government on Monday ordered early closure of government offices and urged private businesses to implement work-from-home measures.

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Ayodhya temple row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim chief, asserts all artefacts safe (Roundup)

Citizenship process under CAA to be completed soon: HM Amit Shah

PoJK residents seek food, better living conditions, instead get reprisal

Balen Shah administration must impart new momentum to Nepal-India relations: Report

Ram Temple Trust reaffirms all artefacts are safe, denies any missing items: Key Takeaways

Adani Foundation joins Andhra Pradesh's P4 initiative to support livelihoods

Ram Temple probe given to SIT, not central agencies due to BJP 'rift', claims Akhilesh Yadav

Our objective was never just to become MLAs, MPs but to bring change in Bihar: Prashant Kishor

Pride of every BJP worker: PM Modi lauds Nitin Nabin's simplicity amid Opposition swipe

Heavy rain forces early office closure in Mumbai, private sector advised work from home

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