Ram Mandir CEO will add another layer in the system post-donation row: Nripendra Misra (IANS Interview)

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:08 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) In the backdrop of the recent donation row, Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday hoped the new arrangement at the Ram Mandir, including the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) answerable to the temple trust, will continue to focus on welfare of devotees who have shown no signs of 'distrust' in the system.

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the alleged irregularities of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Tapasvi Chhawani Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya on Sunday said that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the appointment of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as a lifetime member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and also the inclusion of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a trustee.

Pakistan’s religious freedom claims under scrutiny amid persecution of minorities

IANS | July 11, 2026 5:37 PM

Islamabad, July 11 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed recurring allegations of forced conversions and marriages involving Sikh and Hindu girls, with such incidents continuing to raise concerns over the persecution of religious minorities in the country. Minority families in Pakistan have repeatedly alleged that their daughters were lured under the pretext of love or coerced into conversion before being married off, a report has stated.