'Sin amounting to cow slaughter': U'khand CM Dhami assures strict action in Badrinath Temple donation theft case

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:01 PM

Haridwar, July 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that if there were any irregularities relating to the donations made at Shri Badrinath Temple, it would be "a sin amounting to cow slaughter", while assuring that strict action would be taken against whoever is found guilty in the case.

Former DDC chairperson joins Farooq Abdullah's NC in Srinagar

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:50 PM

Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Former Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla and the wife of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Safina Baig, on Wednesday joined the National Conference (NC) at the party headquarters here.

Ram Temple embezzlement row impacts local businesses, say vendors in Ayodhya

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 8 (IANS) The controversy that erupted following allegations of misappropriation of donations made at the Ram Temple has adversely impacted local businesses in the holy city and number of devotees visiting the temple town has "gone down drastically", said Ayodhya vendors on Wednesday.

No one will be spared in Baglamukhi Temple donation case, says MP Minister

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:32 PM

Bhopal, July 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister Dharmendra Lodhi on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against those found guilty in the alleged financial irregularities involving devotees’ donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Agar-Malwa, asserting that “no one will be spared” after the inquiry is completed.

No infighting in state unit, differences will be sorted out: Punjab’s Cong in-charge (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:30 PM

Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Amid wide speculations of discord and infighting within the Punjab Congress ahead of the Assembly elections, party's Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday asserted that there was no division or factionalism in the organisation and all the leaders stand firmly behind Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the newly appointed Punjab Congress Committee (PCC) chief.

Pawan Kalyan expresses shock over death of young fan whose last wish he recently fulfilled

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:25 PM

Hyderabad, July 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of his young fan Niranjan, who succumbed to a rare disease.

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over the Wayanad mudslide, assuring the Centre's full support for the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts while calling for a high-level probe into the tragedy.

YS Rajasekhara Reddy's service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Congress top brass paid tributes to the veteran Congressman and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, stating that his service to people will always be remembered.

Shiv Sena corporator assaults woman doctor, Maha govt promises strict action

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:27 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) A Shiv Sena corporator from Kalyan-Dombivli, Ramesh Mhatre, has come under scrutiny after CCTV footage purportedly showed him and several of his supporters assaulting doctors and hospital staff inside a municipal hospital in Maharashtra's Kalyan.

Bengal Minister welcomes decision to hold long-pending Howrah, Bally civic polls

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of elections to the Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) and Bally Municipality, saying the decision would restore democratic governance in civic bodies where polls have remained pending for several years.

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'Sin amounting to cow slaughter': U'khand CM Dhami assures strict action in Badrinath Temple donation theft case

Former DDC chairperson joins Farooq Abdullah's NC in Srinagar

Ram Temple embezzlement row impacts local businesses, say vendors in Ayodhya

No one will be spared in Baglamukhi Temple donation case, says MP Minister

No infighting in state unit, differences will be sorted out: Punjab’s Cong in-charge (IANS Exclusive)

Pawan Kalyan expresses shock over death of young fan whose last wish he recently fulfilled

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

YS Rajasekhara Reddy's service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM

Shiv Sena corporator assaults woman doctor, Maha govt promises strict action

Bengal Minister welcomes decision to hold long-pending Howrah, Bally civic polls

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