Donation row: Ayodhya’s saints, seers back VHP chief’s remarks; affirm faith in SIT probe

IANS | June 30, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) As the ambit of the probe into the donation theft case at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple widens, with more suspects being grilled for alleged involvement, the saints and seers have affirmed faith in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, asserting that those having sinned will be brought to book and given the strictest punishment.

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.

Ayodhya cops seek 5-year bank records of accused, Ram Temple Trust accounts amid donation embezzlement probe

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The investigation into the embezzlement of Ram Temple donations has entered a critical financial audit phase, with Ayodhya Police seeking five years of banking records from the seven banks where the eight arrested accused and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust maintain accounts.

Akal Takht asks Punjab govt to remove objectionable clauses from Sacrilege Law

IANS | June 29, 2026 6:16 PM

Amritsar, June 29 (IANS) The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, on Monday gave an ultimatum to the AAP government in Punjab of one month to remove the objectionable clauses from the highly sensitive, recently enacted Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkaar (Amendment) Act, 2026, in line with Sikh sentiments.

Faizabad Bar Association won't represent Ram Mandir donation theft accused: President

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:31 PM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) Faizabad Bar Association President Kalika Mishra on Monday said that no advocate from the association would represent the accused in the Ram Mandir donation-related theft case.

IMCR expresses grief over demise of Maulana Syed Salman Husaini Nadwi

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) on Monday expressed profound grief over the demise of eminent Islamic scholar, thinker, author, and orator Maulana Syed Salman Husaini Nadwi, describing his passing as an immense and irreparable loss not only for the Muslim community in India but also for the wider Muslim world.

Ram Temple donation probe: Accused to be produced via VC, police to seek custody later

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:26 PM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) The eight accused arrested in connection with the Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe will be produced before an Ayodhya court via video conferencing on Monday, while police said that it will not seek their custody for now, but in the coming days, after investigators prepare a detailed list of questions for interrogation.

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, visits Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple in Seychelles

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:55 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Peace Park in Seychelles on Monday and also interacted with members of Indian diaspora who had gathered to welcome him.

Ayodhya Police question SBI officials in Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:58 AM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) The Ayodhya Police on Monday reached the State Bank of India (SBI) branch at Naya Ghat as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

RSS chief Bhagwat recalls Kar Seva anecdotes, says 'spirit of devotion can transform lives'

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:35 AM

Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has recalled a series of incidents from the period following the first Kar Seva in Ayodhya, saying the "atmosphere of devotion, sacrifice and collective commitment had the power to transform individuals" without the need for formal instruction or persuasion.

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Donation row: Ayodhya’s saints, seers back VHP chief’s remarks; affirm faith in SIT probe

Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations

Ayodhya cops seek 5-year bank records of accused, Ram Temple Trust accounts amid donation embezzlement probe

Akal Takht asks Punjab govt to remove objectionable clauses from Sacrilege Law

Faizabad Bar Association won't represent Ram Mandir donation theft accused: President

IMCR expresses grief over demise of Maulana Syed Salman Husaini Nadwi

Ram Temple donation probe: Accused to be produced via VC, police to seek custody later

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, visits Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple in Seychelles

Ayodhya Police question SBI officials in Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe

RSS chief Bhagwat recalls Kar Seva anecdotes, says 'spirit of devotion can transform lives'

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