Donations
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Tirupati Temple receives crores in donations daily: Here's how every rupee is counted and protected
India | Jun 15, 2026, 09:11 PM ISTThe Tirupati Balaji Temple receives daily donations ranging from Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 6 crore, which are counted and processed under a strict security framework. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has established one of India's most secure and transparent donation management systems.
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Ram Temple donation row: SIT begins probe, report expected in 15 days amid political storm
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 15, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTA three-member SIT has begun investigating alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya. The team is expected to submit its report within 15 days amid growing political controversy and claims of financial misconduct.
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Ram Temple donations cross Rs 3,000 crore: How the money is used and how much tax has been paid?
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 08, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTRam Temple in Ayodhya has received donations worth over Rs 3,000 crore. Know how the funds are being used, the tax paid by the trust, the donation counting process and the political controversy surrounding the temple's finances.
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Rajasthan: Shri Sanwaliya Seth Temple collects over Rs 28 crore in donations and offerings | Video
Rajasthan | Aug 01, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTRajasthan: In July 2025, the temple’s donation office reported receiving Rs 6,09,69,478 through cash, money orders, 1.033 kg of gold, and 124.4 kg of silver. When these figures were added to the treasury collections, the total donations for the month rose to a notable Rs 28,32,45,555.
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BJP receives highest donations of Rs 2,243 crore in FY 2023-24 | Check what Congress and AAP get
India | Apr 07, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTThe report, based on data submitted to the Election Commission, highlighted trends in political donations above Rs 20,000.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Here's what you can donate on the auspicious day
Lifestyle | Jan 14, 2025, 07:17 AM ISTMakar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from the house of Dhanu (Sagittarius) to the house of Makar (Capricorn). Donation/ daan is an important part of Makar Sankranti. Here are some things that you can donate on the day of Makar Sankranti.
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'Just to be clear...': Elon Musk says he won't donate money to US presidential candidates
World | Mar 07, 2024, 08:27 AM ISTMusk's statement came after he met Trump in Florida as the latter needs a major cash infusion for his presidential campaign. The path for a rematch between Biden and Trump cleared after Republican aspirant Nikki Haley suspended her campaign, following her defeat in the Super Tuesday primaries.
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BJP received over Rs 250 crore as donations from electoral trusts in 2022-23: ADR report
India | Jan 04, 2024, 08:28 AM ISTAccording to an analysis of contribution reports of electoral trusts for 2022-23, there are 39 corporate and business houses that contributed over Rs 363 crore to electoral trusts.
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Poor can take clothes for free at this Lucknow mall!
India | Jan 22, 2023, 06:35 PM ISTKhan said a proper record is maintained of the donors as well as those taking the clothes. "This is done so that no one can tend to take any undue advantage of the mall helping the needy persons..."
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Hartalika Teej 2022: Donate these items to goddess Lakshmi, love will increase in married life
Astrology | Aug 30, 2022, 07:07 AM ISTHartalika Teej 2022: Donating things related to married women on this Hindu festival is believed to be auspicious. From worshipping Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to donating items like rice, fruits, wheat, etc are said to bring prosperity to married couples' lives. Check the full list here.
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Maharashtra Congress ministers to donate salaries towards free COVID vaccine drive
Good News | Apr 29, 2021, 03:45 PM ISTIn an official statement, the party said Congress ministers and legislators will contribute a month's salary towards the cause.
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BJP received more than Rs 900 crore as donations between 2016-18: ADR
India | Jul 09, 2019, 06:00 PM ISTThe Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analysed the donations from corporates to national parties during the period 2016-18. BJP received more than Rs 900 crore as donations from over 1,500 corporates, over 16 times more than what the Congress got in the same period.
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BJP received over Rs 430 crore in donations during 2017-2018, 12 times more than all national parties
India | Jan 16, 2019, 10:20 PM ISTAccording to a report by election watchdog, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a total of 4,201 donations of above Rs 20,000, amounting to Rs 469.89 crore were declared by the seven national parties for the year.
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Do not donate over Rs 2,000 in cash to political parties: I-T dept
National | Jan 23, 2018, 02:17 PM ISTThe Income Tax Department today cautioned people against indulging in illegal cash transactions including donating more than Rs 2000 to political parties.
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I-T slaps Rs 30 crore fine on AAP; Arvind Kejriwal dubs it ‘height of political vendetta’
India | Nov 27, 2017, 09:07 PM ISTIn a big embarrassment to AAP, the I-T Department on Monday imposed a whopping fine of Rs 30 crore on charges of hiding unaccounted funds received by the party.
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Now, donations to temples, FDs in co-operative banks under govt scanner
Nov 10, 2016, 01:30 PM ISTThe minister, who did not wish to be named, said officials have apprised the state government that there has been a surge in donations to temples immediately after the announcement.
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Schools taking capitation fees or donations will be fined: Arvind Kejriwal
National | Nov 17, 2015, 08:34 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a move that can possibly give more teeth to the Directorate of Education, the Delhi government has proposed amendments in the Education act under which erring schools who take capitation fees may
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AAP's donations slip to record low in last 10 days
National | Apr 20, 2015, 12:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party's donations have dwindled to a new low with the party collection only Rs 42,727 in the last 10 days of this month.The first 10 days of the this month fetched
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Know billionaire Andrew Forrest who will donate $65 mn to Australian university
World | Oct 15, 2013, 02:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest is set to make what is believed to be the largest single philanthropic donation in Australian history, to the value of $65 million.Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola will
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Shirdi Sai Baba: Gold, silver, cash pour in as donations from devotees during Guru Poornima
India | Jul 24, 2013, 11:13 PM ISTShirdi, Jul 24: More than Rs 10 lakh worth gold, silver and cash were donated by thousands of devotees to Shirdi Sai Baba on the occasion of Guru Poornima, a 3-day festival held here annually.