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No FIR, ‘culprits will escape’: Ayodhya fumes over Ram Mandir ‘scam’

Two years after the consecration of the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya is once again at the centre of a controversy. This time over allegations that devotees’ offerings and donations were stolen.

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Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits initial findings to UP government

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya has submitted its preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh government. The SIT, formed after allegations of misappropriation, is still gathering facts and aims to present a final report within two weeks. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant confirmed…

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Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust's financial row: Petition filed in SC seeks court-monitored probe

A new Supreme Court petition demands a court-monitored probe into alleged financial irregularities within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The plea seeks an FIR and a CBI-led SIT to investigate missing funds and mismanagement. Petitioners also urge the preservation of all financial and digital records, emphasizing the need…

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Ram temple probe: SIT asks trust and temple functionaries not to leave Ayodhya

An SIT probing alleged fund embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has barred trust office-bearers and functionaries from leaving the city. The three-member team is digitally compiling daily investigation reports, including land purchase irregularities and material procurement, for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. Political parties had raised concerns over land bought…

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Ram Temple donation row: Limited CCTV footage poses hurdle to SIT probing Ram temple donation 'theft'

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations faces a challenge as CCTV footage is only retained for 45 days. Investigators suspect tampering and are pursuing forensic analysis to recover deleted or altered data. Contradictions have emerged in temple workers' statements, while the trust asserts internal audits…

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Status of over 40-kg silver donated to Ram temple not known: Jewellers association north India head

A Lucknow-based jeweller has stated he is unaware of the whereabouts of a three-kilogram silver lamp he anonymously donated to the Ram temple. He also confirmed the India Bullion and Jewellers Association donated 39.26 kg of silver items. The jeweller expressed faith in the temple trust amidst allegations of fund…

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SIT probe into Ram temple fund row will bring truth to light: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is confident an SIT probe will reveal the truth about alleged Ram temple fund embezzlement. He urged devotees to avoid baseless comments and present any evidence to the SIT. Adityanath stated that those found guilty will face consequences. He also inaugurated development projects in…

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Donation row: Ram Temple Committee chairman welcomes move to constitute SIT

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a special investigation team to probe alleged irregularities in Ram temple donation funds. This move comes after a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust itself. Construction of the Ram Mandir complex is ongoing, with a boundary wall and watchtowers being built.

The Economic Times

Ram temple donation row: UP govt forms 3-member SIT

A three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations concerning donations and financial management of the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya. This move follows a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The SIT will examine claims of missing funds. The…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma case: Accused Samarth attempted to mislead investigators during crime scene recreation, says Madhya Pradesh Police

The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to investigate the Twisha Sharma death case. A Special Investigation Team recreated the crime scene. The victim's husband, Samarth Singh, was interrogated. The court also directed both families to avoid media interviews. Legal challenges regarding anticipatory bail are ongoing. The Madhya Pradesh High…

The Economic Times

RG Kar rape case: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into alleged cover-up in murder incident

The Calcutta High Court has taken a bold step by appointing a three-member CBI special investigation unit to delve into the harrowing incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor affiliated with R G Kar Medical College.

The Economic Times

Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a leading AI hub. These announcements mark a shift from exploring…

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Supreme Court Slams Gurugram Police Over Handling of Minor Rape Case, Orders SIT Probe

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Gurugram Police over their handling of an alleged sexual assault case involving a three-year-old girl, questioning why action should not be initiated against officials for what it described as “all-out efforts” to shield the accused.

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Are Women Really Not Allowed in Temples During Periods? The Truth Explained

Every month, millions of women across India quietly ask themselves a question they rarely discuss openly: Should I enter the temple today? For some, the answer was taught in childhood — “No, not during periods.” For others, the rule feels confusing, inconsistent, or even unfair. But where did this belief…

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Why Even Temple Priests Are Forced to Leave Tirupati at Night

When the day ends at Tirumala, something deeply symbolic begins. The long queues fade away, chants soften, lamps glow briefly, and then the temple slowly withdraws from human presence. By night, the sanctum is completely empty. No priest stays back. No guard rests inside. No human sleeps within the temple.…

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SIT files charges against activists in Dharmasthala skull case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala mass burial allegations has filed a complaint report against activists Mahesh Thimmarodi and Girish Mattanavar and Dharmasthala residents Jayan T and Vittal Gowda, accusing them of perjury and criminal conspiracy in connection with a skull that was planted as evidence.

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Fans demand answers over Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore as police officer arrested

The sudden death of Assam’s best-known and beloved musician has sparked outrage, mass protests, and a high-profile investigation spanning Singapore and India

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How poachers targeted areas outside protected zones to traffic 100 tigers to Myanmar

Poachers have, of late, been targeting tigers outside protected areas instead of the core zones. Involvement of Myanmar-origin traffickers on either side of the border has enabled seamless coordination between traders. The arrest of serving and former personnel from enforcement agencies has heightened concern among authorities. Authorities need to keep…

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Dharmasthala whistleblower arrested by SIT for fake evidence

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala case arrested the whistleblower in the case on August 23.

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Dharmasthala case: No excavation until forensic test reports of soil and bones, says Karnataka Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara on Monday informed the Assembly that one skeleton and a few human bones have been recovered so far during the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) excavation work in the Dharmasthala case. “The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has not yet been received. Until the report comes, further…

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South Central 39: How Prajwal Revanna was convicted, National Award row

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the conviction of former Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna in the first of four cases of rape against him. The panel, joined by TNM Karnataka bureau chief Anisha Sheth, weighs in on why…

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Dharmasthala: No exhumation on Thursday, Kannada channels under scanner

Karnataka police have registered seven FIRs after three YouTubers were attacked in Dharmasthala. Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) did not carry out any exhumation on Thursday. The whistleblower visited the Belthangady police station, and SIT officials told TNM they were logging details of the case and planning next steps.

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FIRs filed as YouTubers, reporter attacked in Dharmasthala

After violence erupted in Dharmasthala over coverage of the SIT probe into alleged mass burials, police confirmed the situation is now under control and multiple FIRs have been registered. An official statement noted that no one was seriously injured.

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How the SIT proved Prajwal Revanna’s guilt: A breakdown of the case

The Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru on Friday, August 1, held former MP Prajwal Revanna guilty of rape in the first of the four cases against him. The court also found him guilty of recording a video of the rape. Investigators and prosecutors in the case said…

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Breakthrough in Dharmasthala case: Human remains found near Karnataka river

Human remains have been found at Dharmasthala on the third day of excavation, according to Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials investigating the alleged mass burials case. The remains were found on Tuesday, July 29, at Spot 6 near the Nethravati river — one of the 13 spots where the whistleblower…

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