PoK protests shift from governance dispute to legitimacy crisis: Report

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:52 PM

Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) The protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have evolved beyond a governance crisis into what increasingly appears to be a crisis of legitimacy, with a key indicator being the broadening of participation, as schoolchildren aged 10 to 12, women, and entire families joined sustained sit-ins at Rawalakot's Eidgah Ground, signalling that the movement had transformed from organised civil society into a broader public movement.

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.

One or two resignations not enough, need to delve deeper: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:03 PM

Ghaziabad, June 26 (IANS) Spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Friday reacted to the Ram Temple donation theft row, saying that one or two resignations are not enough and that the matter requires a thorough investigation. He also said that holding a position is not as important as upholding religion.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin hails Modi govt’s fight against narcotics

IANS | June 26, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s intense fight against drug trafficking, calling for a joint effort to build a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’.

CM Yogi says no guilty will be spared, takes ‘gentleman from Delhi’ swipe at Kejriwal

IANS | June 26, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reiterated his government’s resolve for stern action against those found guilty in the Ram Temple donation row and also took a swipe at AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to the holy town over alleged embezzlement of devotees’ offerings at the Ram Temple.

Tough on criminals, compassionate towards drug abuse victims: Amit Shah's policy prescription

IANS | June 26, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination (NCORD) on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Ram Mandir trust General Secretary Champat Rai steps down, Anil Mishra also quits

IANS | June 26, 2026 2:13 PM

Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) Days after alleged misappropriation of funds at the Ram Temple stirred a national controversy, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust chief Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra stepped down from their positions, credible sources said.

K'taka govt mandates FIR in cases of non-consensual sharing of private photos, videos; guidelines issued

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:48 PM

Bengaluru, June 26 (IANS) In a landmark move, the Karnataka government on Friday issued stringent directions to police across the State to register an FIR without delay in all cases involving the publication or circulation of a person's private or intimate photographs and videos without their consent.

Kiren Rijiju meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, says spiritual leader recovering well after knee surgery

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday met the Dalai Lama in New Delhi to enquire about his health following his recent knee replacement surgery, and said the Tibetan spiritual leader was in good spirits and recovering well.

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PoK protests shift from governance dispute to legitimacy crisis: Report

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

One or two resignations not enough, need to delve deeper: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

BJP chief Nitin Nabin hails Modi govt’s fight against narcotics

CM Yogi says no guilty will be spared, takes ‘gentleman from Delhi’ swipe at Kejriwal

Tough on criminals, compassionate towards drug abuse victims: Amit Shah's policy prescription

Ram Mandir trust General Secretary Champat Rai steps down, Anil Mishra also quits

K'taka govt mandates FIR in cases of non-consensual sharing of private photos, videos; guidelines issued

Kiren Rijiju meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, says spiritual leader recovering well after knee surgery

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