SIT preliminary report finds cash pilferage in Lord Ram Temple donation counting

IANS | July 7, 2026 12:07 AM

Ayodhya/New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the Uttar Pradesh government a few days ago, submitted its preliminary report on alleged irregularities in the counting of donations at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The probe, requested by the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, reveals systematic cash theft during the counting process.

Ayodhya temple trust interim General Secretary Krishna Mohan a quiet organiser

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:46 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The resignation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, along with Trustee Anil Mishra, amidst a raging financial controversy, has thrust the 73-year-old Krishna Mohan into the spotlight. His appointment as the interim General Secretary of the Temple Trust comes at a time when it is facing intense scrutiny, political attacks, and the urgent need to restore public confidence.

VHP says Ram Mandir Trust enjoys continued public trust and devotion

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) A major organisational decision was taken in the important meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust held on Monday. The Trust accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra. Trustee Krishna Mohan has been assigned the responsibility as acting General Secretary until a regular appointment is made.

Ayodhya temple row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim chief, asserts all artefacts safe (Roundup)

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) In decisive moves at an extended meeting in the wake of the alleged donations embezzlement, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, and promptly appointed retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Krishna Mohan as the former's interim replacement to steer day-to-day operations of the iconic Ram Temple here

Between Mount Carmel and India: Inside Baha’i World Centre in Israel's Haifa

Elezabeth Kurian | July 6, 2026 9:33 PM

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Citizenship process under CAA to be completed soon: HM Amit Shah

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:29 PM

Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The process for granting citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to genuine refugees from neighbouring countries facing religious persecution who are coming to India, including West Bengal, will be completed soon, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.

Ram Temple Trust reaffirms all artefacts are safe, denies any missing items: Key Takeaways

IANS | July 6, 2026 7:59 PM

Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday clarified that all religious and historical artefacts in its custody are safe and that all items are fully accounted for, dismissing reports and social media claims suggesting that sacred items were missing, and reaffirming that proper records are maintained and transparency is being upheld in the management of temple assets.

Ram Temple probe given to SIT, not central agencies due to BJP 'rift', claims Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | July 6, 2026 4:01 PM

Lucknow, July 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the investigation into the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case was entrusted to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) instead of central agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) due to an "internal power struggle" within the party.

Ram Mandir donation embezzlement: BJP says SP, Cong have no right to question

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The BJP on Monday criticised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, asserting that the SP and the Congress have no moral right to question the issue as they had consistently opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Donation theft row deeply distressing, shouldn't be politicised: Ram Temple trust chief

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:59 PM

Lucknow, July 6 (IANS) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das on Monday expressed deep anguish over the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple and demanded the strictest punishment for those responsible, while urging against politicising the issue.

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SIT preliminary report finds cash pilferage in Lord Ram Temple donation counting

Ayodhya temple trust interim General Secretary Krishna Mohan a quiet organiser

VHP says Ram Mandir Trust enjoys continued public trust and devotion

Ayodhya temple row: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, appoints interim chief, asserts all artefacts safe (Roundup)

Between Mount Carmel and India: Inside Baha’i World Centre in Israel's Haifa

Citizenship process under CAA to be completed soon: HM Amit Shah

Ram Temple Trust reaffirms all artefacts are safe, denies any missing items: Key Takeaways

Ram Temple probe given to SIT, not central agencies due to BJP 'rift', claims Akhilesh Yadav

Ram Mandir donation embezzlement: BJP says SP, Cong have no right to question

Donation theft row deeply distressing, shouldn't be politicised: Ram Temple trust chief

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