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.

India gains as US firms de-risk China: USISPF

IANS | June 30, 2026 1:08 AM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is emerging as a key beneficiary of American companies' efforts to reduce their dependence on China, with the shift gathering pace "in a very, very quiet manner", US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President Mukesh Aghi said on Monday.

PM Modi's visit took India-Seychelles ties to new heights: Gujarat CM

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:42 PM

Gandhinagar, June 29 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Seychelles as a landmark moment in bilateral relations, following a series of high-level engagements that included participation in National Day celebrations, formal talks with the island nation’s leadership, and the conferment of Seychelles’ highest honour.