Akhilesh Yadav questions SIT probe of Ram Temple theft, UP Ministers hits back

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned the functioning of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged embezzlement of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, asking for a probe into the call detail records of the accused and seeking accountability of the temple trust's senior officials.

'Took cognisance within 24 hours': BKTC chief assures strict action against guilty in alleged Badrinath Temple theft

IANS | July 8, 2026 9:16 PM

Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said on Wednesday that the organisation had taken cognisance of the complaint regarding the alleged theft of donations made at the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand's Badrinath "within 24 hours" and assured that whoever is found guilty will be severely punished.

No one will be spared in Baglamukhi Temple donation case, says MP Minister

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:32 PM

Bhopal, July 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister Dharmendra Lodhi on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against those found guilty in the alleged financial irregularities involving devotees’ donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Agar-Malwa, asserting that “no one will be spared” after the inquiry is completed.

BKTC official booked over Badrinath Temple donation embezzlement

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:12 PM

Joshimath (Uttarakhand), July 8 (IANS) A case has been registered at the Badrinath Police Station following a complaint by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) regarding the alleged embezzlement of temple donations. Action has been initiated under Sections 306 and 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.