Ram Temple donation row: Saints say action will follow probe; Trust meeting scheduled for Monday

IANS | July 5, 2026 1:08 PM

Ayodhya, July 5 (IANS) Ahead of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s crucial meeting on Monday, seers associated with the Ram Temple on Sunday said the ongoing inquiry into allegations related to temple donations was progressing in the right direction and that appropriate action would be taken after the investigation report is discussed.

VHP chief demands probe into Oppn's allegations of Ram Mandir donation 'theft'

IANS | July 5, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar has written a letter to the Investigation Officer of the Ram Temple embezzlement case, seeking a probe into the allegations made by several opposition leaders.

U'khand CM Dhami flags off first batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims from Tanakpur

IANS | July 5, 2026 11:33 AM

Tanakpur, July 5 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday flagged off the first batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 from Tanakpur, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage through the Lipulekh route. A total of 49 pilgrims set out on their spiritual journey towards Lipulekh Gunji.

Most senior ex-ministers from Trinamool’s previous Bengal cabinet have deserted Mamata Banerjee

IANS | July 5, 2026 11:23 AM

Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) Barring just a handful few, almost all the heavyweight former ministers in the previous Mamata Banerjee-led cabinet from 2011 to 2026 have deserted her and joined the “rebel majority” camp in Trinamool Congress led by expelled party legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee, with the former West Bengal Minister of State for Finance (independent charge), Chandrima Bhattacharya, also the former state president, being the latest in the list.

Irreparable loss to world of art: Leaders express grief over Teejan Bai's demise

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Leaders across party lines expressed deep sadness over the demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai, recalling her invaluable contributions to elevating Chhattisgarh's cultural identity onto an international level.

‘Trend of resignations has begun in Trinamool’: Dilip Ghosh on Chandrima Bhattacharya’s exit

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:14 AM

Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday reacted sharply to the resignation of Trinamool Congress state president Chandrima Bhattacharya from all party posts, saying the ruling party was witnessing a pattern of internal exits and questioning its organisational strength.

'America is winning': Trump hails military strength, economic gains on 250 years of US independence

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:09 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked America's 250th Independence Day with a sweeping address celebrating the nation's history, military strength and economic achievements, while renewing calls for tighter election laws, condemning communism and outlining an ambitious vision for American leadership on Earth and in space.

Will always be remembered for dedication to public service: PM Modi on Ram Vilas Paswan's birth anniversary

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on Sunday, recalling his contributions to the upliftment of weaker and deprived sections of society.

Pandwani singer Teejan Bai passes away; PM Modi expresses grief

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:11 AM

Raipur/New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness.

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin meets CM Yogi in Lucknow, to address booth workers today

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:45 AM

Lucknow, July 5 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow as part of his organisational outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and is scheduled to continue his visit on Sunday by interacting with booth-level workers and addressing the party’s Shakti Kendra Convenor Conference.

Politics

Ram Temple donation row: Saints say action will follow probe; Trust meeting scheduled for Monday

VHP chief demands probe into Oppn's allegations of Ram Mandir donation 'theft'

U'khand CM Dhami flags off first batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims from Tanakpur

Most senior ex-ministers from Trinamool’s previous Bengal cabinet have deserted Mamata Banerjee

Irreparable loss to world of art: Leaders express grief over Teejan Bai's demise

‘Trend of resignations has begun in Trinamool’: Dilip Ghosh on Chandrima Bhattacharya’s exit

'America is winning': Trump hails military strength, economic gains on 250 years of US independence

Will always be remembered for dedication to public service: PM Modi on Ram Vilas Paswan's birth anniversary

Pandwani singer Teejan Bai passes away; PM Modi expresses grief

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin meets CM Yogi in Lucknow, to address booth workers today

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