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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Uttar Pradesh government of shielding "big fish" in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. An FIR has been registered against eight individuals, but Yadav claims evidence might be tampered with under the guise of an SIT probe, suggesting a pre-determined outcome. This follows allegations of misappropriated funds, prompting a state-formed SIT and a new Supreme Court petition for a CBI-led investigation.

Around fifty years ago, students at a government engineering college in Ahmedabad walked out over a steep hike in their monthly food bill. The cause was parochial; the consequences were not. From an OPEC meeting in Vienna in October 1973 to the midnight broadcast on All India Radio on June 25, 1975, a chain of economic shock, popular fury, political mobilisation, and institutional crisis unfolded without interruption. This report reconstructs that chain from primary sources — and asks, which links are held and which ones are more complicated than they appear.

The FIR was lodged by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member Krishna Mohan at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station under Sections 306 (theft by clerk or servant), 316 (criminal breach of trust), 317 (cheating) and 61 (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police sources said. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly embezzled donations offered by devotees at the Ram Temple and misappropriated trust funds through a criminal conspiracy.

As Punjab gears up for the 2027 elections, a complex and competitive scenario unfolds. The AAP government grapples with controversies stemming from a sacrilege video and growing defections. In contrast, Congress is mired in its own turmoil, leaving room for the BJP to assert itself through robust campaigning efforts. The Shiromani Akali Dal’s fight for relevance adds another layer to a politically charged atmosphere, making the upcoming elections unpredictable.

In January 2026, gold prices hit $5595 - a life-time high - they are now trading at below $4,000. The prices are down 7.6% year-to-date. On the MCX, the decline has been lesser - at around 22% - largely due to a hike in import duties.

A shocking Muharram procession stunt in Ujjain saw a van hoisted 40 feet by a crane and detonated with firecrackers before thousands. While no one was injured, police have booked four individuals for endangering public safety. The dangerous display, which went viral online, has sparked serious concerns among locals regarding the potential for mass casualties from such reckless acts.

Prime Minister Modi has urged states to expedite e-Zero FIRs for cyber fraud victims, aiming to streamline complaint registration and bypass jurisdictional hurdles. This push comes amid a surge in organized cybercrime, highlighted by a recent CBI crackdown. The article emphasizes the critical first hour after a fraud, advising immediate calls to the 1930 helpline and online reporting to maximize fund recovery chances.

The MoU was entered into by the Secretary, Education Department, Government of Kerala, and the Additional Secretary, Department of Education, Government of India, and not in the name of the President and the Governor as mandated under Article 299. Hence, the said MoU is a nullity

The decision of the United UDF government to go ahead with PM-SHRI has been celebrated by the BJP as a victory for the Union government’s policies; However, LDF has opposed it, calling it an outcome of the UDF-BJP deal

He refutes Chief Minister’s claim that the State government had received funds as part of PM SHRI, adding the former LDF government signed MoU as the Union government had withheld the Samagra Shiksha Scheme funds, disrupting important spending in the education sector. Signing of MoU does not bind the State to implement the scheme. It can be implemented only if the UDF government takes a policy decision to that effect

At an event marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, she says drug abuse is not merely a social issue but a serious threat to the nation’s future, as it destroys the talent, health and aspirations of young people

The animal has one of the most restricted primate ranges in the world, found only in a narrow geographic corridor straddling western Assam and the foothills of Bhutan

Viswanathan insists his act of providing “first aid” to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi can’t. Here’s why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

‘Linking a non-scientific subject like astrology with astronomy is not appropriate’

The family's complaint talks about the NEET re-examination; we are investigating the case and examining whether there is any connection between the examination and the incident, says police

Delhi government said that in view of a clear report by AIIMS, it has no objection if the procedure for medical termination of pregnancy is carried out in this case.