Ayodhya: News
Ram Mandir trust defers appointment of CEO, 3 trustees
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has postponed the appointment of its first chief executive officer (CEO) and three new trustees.
Asaram's interim bail plea: SC directs AIIMS to form board
The Supreme Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to form a medical board to examine the health of self-styled godman Asaram. The examination is for an interim bail plea on medical grounds.
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjouned again
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 1:00pm.
Ram temple theft probe widens, 30 more employees under scanner
The investigation into the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has expanded. So far, eight people have been arrested in connection with the case.
'Shri Ram Bhoomi': Anupam Kher wraps first schedule in Ayodhya
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has completed the first shooting schedule of his upcoming film Shri Ram Bhoomi in Ayodhya.
Why did Ayodhya's religious leader announce bounty on Aamir Khan?
Aamir Khan's recent marriage to Gauri Spratt has sparked a series of protests and allegations, culminating in a shocking death threat against the Bollywood superstar.
Ambaji Temple theft: Counting staffer caught stealing donations on camera
The Ambaji Temple in Gujarat has been rocked by a donation theft scandal, much like the recent incidents at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and Uttarakhand's Badrinath Temple.
'Must be graduate...Ram bhakt': Ram Mandir trust invites CEO applications
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Pune: Ranbir Kapoor buys 4 land parcels for ₹16.42cr
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has bought four adjoining land parcels in Pune's Mulshi taluka for a whopping ₹16.42cr, per CRE Matrix.
Anupam Kher shares cryptic video amid Ram Mandir donation controversy
Actor Anupam Kher has seemingly responded to the backlash over his recent comments on the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft.
Ram Temple thefts: Donations stolen during at least 70 thefts
An investigation into the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has revealed that offerings were stolen at least 70 times over a period of 40 days.
New rules introduced for Ram Mandir onation counting
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has introduced new rules for donation counting at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The move comes after an alleged embezzlement case involving devotees' offerings.
Anupam Kher to play Ashok Singhal in 'Shri Ram Bhoomi'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has confirmed that he will be playing the role of Ashok Singhal in the upcoming film Shri Ram Bhoomi.
Ram Temple donation theft: SIT probing ₹124cr spent on events
A Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the donation theft at Ram Mandir, is reportedly looking into the ₹124 crore spent by the temple trust in Ayodhya on major events over two years.
Champat Rai's replacement appointed as Ram Mandir trust meeting begins
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has accepted the resignation of its general secretary, Champat Rai.
Who is likely to be Champat Rai's replacement?
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is holding a crucial meeting in Ayodhya on Monday. The agenda includes addressing the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra amid a donation controversy.
Ram Mandir trust meeting today amid resignation, donation irregularity allegations
The executive committee of the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet in Ayodhya on Monday at 3:00pm.
Priyanka, Kejriwal should be interrogated over Ram Mandir claims: VHP
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has requested the Ayodhya Police to interrogate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their allegations in the Ram Janmabhoomi temple donation embezzlement case.
Ram Mandir donation case: Police to seek custody of accused
The Uttar Pradesh Police is likely to seek the custody of two key accused in the Ram Temple donation case, Lavkush Mishra and Anukalp Mishra.
After Ram Mandir, Badrinath temple committee probes alleged donation theft
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has launched an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donations at the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand.
Ram Mandir donations: ₹6-8L being siphoned off daily, SIT estimates
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has estimated that ₹6-8 lakh were being siphoned off daily.
Pocketless gowns, monitored breaks: Ram Temple's strict protocols after theft
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya has tightened its security measures after cash and valuables were stolen from the temple donation.
RSS breaks silence on Ram Temple donation theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
Ram Temple row: CCTV shows accused hiding money in socks
CCTV footage from Ram Mandir has revealed at least five of the eight men, accused of stealing money from donation, removing and hiding cash during the counting process, the Indian Express reported.
Ayodhya SIT questions Ram Mandir Trust members for 6 hours
A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has questioned key functionaries of the Ram Mandir Trust in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya Bar Association files complaint against Champat Rai, Anil Mishra
The Faizabad Bar Association has filed a complaint against former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and three others in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations.
Ram Mandir donation theft: Cops probe bribe-for-job angle
The Ayodhya Police have widened their probe into the alleged donation theft at the Ram Mandir.
Maximum Ram Temple donation theft happened during Kumbh, cops find
The Ayodhya Police have made a major breakthrough in the Ram Mandir donation theft case, revealing that most of the theft occurred during the Kumbh Mela in early 2025.
Ram Temple trust advances July 11 meeting to 6
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold an emergency meeting on July 6, five days earlier than planned.
Congress claims leaders under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit
The Uttar Pradesh Police has allegedly placed several Congress leaders, including state unit chief Ajay Rai, under house arrest.
VHP forsakes Champat Rai amid Ram Mandir theft row
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has distanced itself from the actions of former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai after allegations of donation theft at Ram Mandir.
'No lawyer will represent Ram Temple theft accused': Bar association
The Ayodhya Bar Association has said its lawyers will not represent the eight accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir.
Ram Mandir donation row: Police conduct raids at multiple locations
The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched a massive crackdown on the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Ram Mandir donation theft case: Accused's family denies wrongdoing
The family of Anukalp Mishra, one of the main accused in the Ram Mandir donation theft case, has denied any wrongdoing. They claim he is being "framed in the case," India Today reported.
SIT recovers ₹80L in Ram Temple donation theft
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya has led to the arrest of eight people.
Ram Mandir Trust chief Champat Rai resigns from post
Ram Mandir trust chief Champat Rai and prominent trustee Anil Mishra have submitted their resignation after a controversy over alleged misappropriation of temple donations, according to India Today
Yogi reacts after 8 arrested in Ram temple donation row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a zero-tolerance policy against those who misuse Sanatan values and public faith.
Ayodhya: Police arrests 8 people in Ram temple donation scam
A case has been registered at the Kotwali Ramjanmabhoomi police station in Ayodhya after a complaint of theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram temple.
Terror plot targeting Ram Temple foiled; UP man arrested
A man accused of plotting an attack on the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been arrested.
SC rejects urgent PIL listing on Ram Temple donation row
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain mentioning an urgent listing of a plea seeking a court-monitored investigation into the alleged financial irregularities of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
2020 audit predicted Ram Mandir donation mess, report says
An audit report from November 2020 had flagged serious management issues at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, which oversees the construction and management of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Indian Express reported.
60kg silver vanishes from Ram temple donation records: Report
A massive controversy has erupted at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with 60kg of silver bars going missing from the temple's collection records, as per a report by India Today.
Guilty in Ram Mandir embezzlement will not escape: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that those found guilty in the alleged embezzlement of funds at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be punished.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations: 3 key trustees under scrutiny
The alleged theft of offerings at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Temple has sparked a nationwide debate about the security of donations collected through its 14 donation boxes.
'Nautapa': India experiences hottest pre-monsoon days; temperatures could reach 48°C
India is currently experiencing its hottest pre-monsoon season with the arrival of Nautapa, a nine-day period that began on May 25 and will end on June 2.
Ranbir Kapoor leases out Bandra apartment for ₹11L/month
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has rented out his apartment, Vastu, in the upscale Pali Hill area of Bandra West, Mumbai.
Ranbir Kapoor buys land in Ayodhya for ₹3.31cr
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has purchased a 2,134 sq ft land parcel in Ayodhya for ₹3.31 crore, the developer The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) said on Thursday.
'Valmiki Ramayana' gets new poster; eyes October 2 release
The much-awaited film Valmiki Ramayana, directed by Bhavna Talwar, will hit the theaters on October 2.
Why didn't we see Hanuman in 'Ramayana' teaser?
The first glimpse of Ramayana was unveiled on Thursday, coinciding with Hanuman Jayanti.
Amitabh Bachchan buys land in Ayodhya for whopping ₹35 crore
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has made a significant investment in Ayodhya, home to the iconic Ram Mandir.
Ayodhya terror plot accused killed inside jail by fellow inmate
Abdul Rahman, a 20-year-old terror suspect arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on Ayodhya's Ram Temple, was murdered inside Faridabad's Neemka Jail.
Ayodhya Ram temple construction to end by April 30
The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by April 30, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra announced after a meeting.
Ayodhya bans liquor, non-veg sale within 15km of Ram temple
The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food items within a 15-kilometer radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
Modi extends greetings on Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha's 2nd anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to all citizens on the second anniversary of the idol consecration at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He called it "a divine festival of our faith and traditions."
'Operation Sindoor symbol of pride...': PM on 'Mann ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 129th episode of his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat on the year's last Sunday, December 28.
Ayodhya unveils Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok's statue: Her India connection
A bronze statue of legendary Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok, believed to be of Indian origin, has been unveiled in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' pollution control measures underway
Delhi is witnessing clearer skies on Wednesday, but the air quality remains "very poor" with a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of the national capital.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
Yogi warns criminals: 'Yamaraj will await you', defends encounter policy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy toward crime and criminals.
Tata to build 52-acre temple museum in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major expansion of the proposed temple museum in Ayodhya.
'Complete lie': Congress leaders slam Rajnath Singh's Nehru-Babri Masjid remark
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on Jawaharlal Nehru and the Babri Masjid as "distractions" from important public issues.
Rajasthan minister withdraws order celebrating Babri demolition as 'Shaurya Diwas'
The Rajasthan Education Department has withdrawn an order to observe December 6 as "Shaurya Diwas," just hours after it was issued, according to a report by The Indian Express.
PM Modi outlines roadmap for developed India at Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its ceremonial completion.
'Centuries-old wounds are healing', says Modi as Dharma flag hoisted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron Dharma flag atop the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its formal completion.
Modi hoists saffron flag atop Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir's 'dhwajarohan' ceremony today: 5 things to know
The Dhwajarohan ceremony, or flag hoisting ceremony, marking the completion of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, will be held on Tuesday.
Trinamool MLA's 'Babri Masjid' remark sparks political controversy
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has sparked a political controversy with his announcement to lay the foundation stone of a "Babri Masjid" in Beldanga, Murshidabad district, on December 6.
Modi to hoist saffron flag atop 161-foot Ram temple spire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag on the 161-foot-high main spire of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on November 25.
'They're teaching kids to become gangsters': Modi's jibe at Mahagathbandhan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, accusing them of promoting a "jungle raj" that threatens investments and jobs.
Public donated ₹3,000cr for Ram Mandir construction, says temple committee
The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been largely funded by public donations, with over ₹3,000 crore collected.
'May this festival...illuminate our lives': Modi wishes nation on Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning wished the nation on the occasion of Diwali.