Ram Temple donation row: CM Yogi says SIT probe will reveal truth; criticises Cong, SP for hypocrisy

IANS | June 19, 2026 1:35 PM

Ayodhya, June 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe alleged embezzlement at the Ram Temple will bring out the truth without any doubt, and also urged devotees not to get ‘influenced’ by attempts to tarnish the image of the temple and also the holy city.

Ram Temple embezzlement probe: Dozens of staff quizzed; SIT intensifies probe

IANS | June 19, 2026 12:31 PM

Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) Stepping up its probe into the Ram Temple embezzlement row, the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) is set to quiz Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav again on Friday and expand the ambit of the investigation, including scanning of documents pertaining to gold and silver offerings at the temple and also bringing land records of the accused under the scanner.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh seeks FIR over alleged Ram Mandir donation scam

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:25 PM

New Delhi/Ayodhya, June 18 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday formally demanded that an FIR be registered against officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging large-scale corruption and theft of donations meant for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Pakistan: Backlash over minority rights, heritage protection prompts Punjab govt to halt demolition of Ewing Hall

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:23 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Amid widespread criticism from Christian leaders, rights advocates, heritage conservationists and alumni, Pakistan’s Punjab province government has stepped back from plans to demolish a century-old university hostel at the centre of a dispute over ownership, heritage protection and minority rights, a report has highlighted.

Ram Temple donation row: Mahant Kamal Nayan Das calls for strict action against guilty

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:35 PM

Ayodhya, June 18 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding irregularities in handling donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Mahant Kamal Nayan Das on Thursday called for an impartial and time-bound investigation and also demanded strict action against those involved in the alleged misappropriation of temple funds.

Khalistani extremists bringing disrepute to Sikh community abroad by hijacking Gurdwaras, holding 'referendums': Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:34 PM

Ottawa, June 18 (IANS) Khalistani extremism has tarnished the reputation of the overwhelmingly law-abiding Sikh diaspora, whose contributions through hard work, entrepreneurship and public service have enriched societies across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond, even as the vast majority of Sikhs reject terrorism.

Advocacy group urges California's commission to recognise rise in anti-Hindu hate

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:21 PM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) Leading international advocacy group, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), has called on California's State of Hate Commission to acknowledge the rise in anti-Hindu hate, while ensuring that Hindu Americans are included in statewide anti-hate initiatives.

SIT intensifies probe into Ram Janmabhoomi donation fund irregularities

IANS | June 16, 2026 12:21 AM

Ayodhya, June 16 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Janmabhoomi site, conducting a marathon inspection that began at 2:50 p.m. and stretched late into the night.

SP MP Javed Ali Khan sparks row with 'majority community toxic' remark, BJP hits back

IANS | June 15, 2026 4:10 PM

Lucknow, June 15 (IANS) Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Javed Ali Khan sparked a fresh political controversy with his sharp criticism of the BJP, accusing it of creating an atmosphere that has weakened trust between different communities.

Devotees throng holy rivers nationwide on auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya

IANS | June 15, 2026 9:59 AM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) A profound display of faith and devotion unfolded across India on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, as devotees from different parts of the country gathered at sacred rivers and pilgrimage sites to take holy dips, perform rituals, and offer prayers for peace, prosperity, and spiritual well-being on Monday.

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Ram Temple donation row: CM Yogi says SIT probe will reveal truth; criticises Cong, SP for hypocrisy

Ram Temple embezzlement probe: Dozens of staff quizzed; SIT intensifies probe

AAP leader Sanjay Singh seeks FIR over alleged Ram Mandir donation scam

Pakistan: Backlash over minority rights, heritage protection prompts Punjab govt to halt demolition of Ewing Hall

Ram Temple donation row: Mahant Kamal Nayan Das calls for strict action against guilty

Khalistani extremists bringing disrepute to Sikh community abroad by hijacking Gurdwaras, holding 'referendums': Report

Advocacy group urges California's commission to recognise rise in anti-Hindu hate

SIT intensifies probe into Ram Janmabhoomi donation fund irregularities

SP MP Javed Ali Khan sparks row with 'majority community toxic' remark, BJP hits back

Devotees throng holy rivers nationwide on auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya

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