Champat Rai
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SBI wanted to replace Ram Temple cash-counting staff months before donation theft emerged: Sources
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 29, 2026, 11:10 PM ISTOn Monday, all eight people accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations were remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by a local court. The accused will remain in custody until July 13.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 29, 2026
India | Jun 29, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTThe theft in the Ram Temple donation case has sparked a political controversy in UP, where assembly elections are scheduled for early next year. The Samajwadi Party has attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the incident and called for the strictest possible action against those responsible.
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Champat Rai's statement recorded, 140 witnesses to be quizzed in Ram Temple donation theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 29, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTThe Ram Temple donation theft investigation has intensified, with Ayodhya Police likely to issue notices to Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and others. Statements, raids and fresh evidence have pushed the probe into a crucial phase.
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'There was not pressure on Champat Rai to resign': VHP's Alok Kumar on Ram Temple row | EXCLUSIVE
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 28, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTRejecting claims that donations worth thousands of crores had been stolen, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar described such allegations as baseless and misleading. He said the exact amount involved would become clear only after the investigation is completed.
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Originals | Jun 27, 2026, 06:52 PM ISTUS and Iran exchanged strikes over attack on a vessel in Hormuz. Meanwhile, US released Iran strike video as Tehran said no damage was reported. Watch all the latest headlines in today's Speed News.
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Ram Temple trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation in donation theft case; key meet on July 11
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTRam Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Giri has officially confirmed the resignation of General Secretary Champat Rai.
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Amid Ram Mandir donation row, Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya as 'Siyaram Dham'
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has outlined his party's vision for Ayodhya if it forms the next government after the 2027 Assembly elections.
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OPINION | Ram Mandir looters: Seize their properties and recover stolen money
India | Jun 27, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTThis is no longer an issue of negligence. Nor is the issue limited to theft of cash and valuable ornaments. The issue relates to the betrayal of the faith of millions of Ram devotees. To steal the money offered to Lord Ram is a sin for which they may face punishment for several birth cycles.
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From oversight to ignoring complaints, SIT flags Champat Rai's role in Ram Temple donation theft
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTChampat Rai is alleged to have delegated the donation counting and surveillance responsibilities at the temple to others and ignored multiple complaints about alleged theft. Those accused in the case are said to be his close associates or people appointed on his recommendation.
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Ram Temple theft case: Sections invoked against 8 accused and the punishment they carry
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 26, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe prosecution officer said five to six of the arrested persons were bank employees who were deployed for counting cash donations received at the temple and were drawing salaries from the bank.
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Ram Temple trust chief Champat Rai resigns after 8 arrested in donation theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 26, 2026, 02:35 PM ISTThe developments come after the Special Investigation Team probing the Ram Temple donation theft found an organised network enabling embezzlement and misappropriation of funds and the reverred Hindu shrine. The SIT has also arrested 8 people in this connection.
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Champat Rai could be asked to quit on moral grounds over Ram Temple donation theft case: Sources
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 26, 2026, 11:45 AM ISTSources have told India TV that Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai could be asked to resign on moral ground following the row over alleged donation theft at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.
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FIR lodged against eight people in Ram Temple donation theft case, six detained
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 25, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has filed an FIR against eight accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case following an SIT probe. Authorities are examining CCTV evidence and major arrests are likely as the investigation intensifies.
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Ram Temple trust refuses to share financial records on PMO-linked complaint amid embezzlement row
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 25, 2026, 02:28 PM ISTA Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating alleged misuse of donation funds at the Ram Temple has submitted its initial report to Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad. The findings reportedly highlight serious lapses in the way donations are counted and monitored.
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Ram Temple donation 'embezzlement' probe: SIT flags irregularities; no clean chit given so far
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 23, 2026, 01:15 PM ISTGiven the complexity and sensitivity of the case, the SIT has sought additional time and requested the deployment of more officers to conduct a comprehensive and detailed investigation.
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Muqabla: What will happen to Champat Rai, accused of stealing donations from the temple?
News | Jun 22, 2026, 09:50 PM ISTThe Ram Temple offering theft case is now gaining momentum. The question is who deceived the devotees of Ram. Why did the responsible people continue to ignore the faith of the devotees?
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Champat Rai refutes Rahul Gandhi's claim of not inviting President for Ram Temple's Pran Pratishtha
India | May 01, 2024, 11:16 AM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu will visit Ayodhya today and have the darshan of Ram Lalla. According to the information given by Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu will also perform the Saryu pujan and aarti.
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Pran Pratishtha to take place at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, rituals to start from today: Champat Rai
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 16, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTUttar Pradesh Police installed over 10,000 CCTV cameras and will deploy drones to ensure security in Ayodhya on the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple. Anti-drone system has also been installed to take control of any unauthorised drone in the vicinity, the police said.
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Ram Temple Trust releases latest pics showing current status of construction work in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 09, 2023, 05:03 PM ISTRam Temple Ayodhya: A Vedic priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will perform the main rituals of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22. From January 14 to January 22, Ayodhya will mark the Amrit Mahotsav.
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Ram temple trust's general secy says deity to be installed at sanctum sanctorum on Jan 14, 2024
India | Jan 06, 2023, 08:34 PM ISTRam Temple: General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai said the idol of Ram Lalla will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on January 14, 2024.