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  In a first, Uttar Pradesh government appoints district panchayat chairperson as administrators

  July 10, 2026 22:57 IST

  In an order issued on Friday evening, the UP government authorised district magistrates to appoint district panchayat chairpersons as administrators to oversee the routine functioning of district panchayats. The order, however, bars them from taking any policy decisions during the interim period.

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  Several dead as heavy rain batters parts of UP, Yogi Adityanath orders compensation within 24 hours

  July 10, 2026 12:53 IST

  Heavy rainfall across Uttar Pradesh has claimed several lives and caused widespread disruption. CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to visit affected areas, assess losses and ensure compensation is paid within 24 hours as the IMD forecasts more rain until July 11.

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  Yogi Adityanath attacks SP in Ayodhya, says it sinned by organising namaz at Hanuman Garhi

  July 10, 2026 12:37 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath asked, “Will Congress or Samajwadi Party ever be able to organise Hanuman Chalisa 'paath' in Jama Masjid? So, why did they commit this sin?"

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  Who will issue Ram Temple VIP darshan passes after Champat Rai, Anil Mishra IDs were deactivated?

  July 10, 2026 11:15 IST

  Mahant Dinendra Das has been given the authority to recommend Ram Temple VIP darshan passes after the system IDs of Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao were deactivated. The change comes amid the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the temple's donation and VIP pass system.

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  20 IAS officers transferred in major bureaucratic reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh | Check list here

  July 10, 2026 7:48 IST

  The Yogi Adityanath government has transferred 20 IAS officers in a major bureaucratic reshuffle across Uttar Pradesh. Several senior officers have been assigned key responsibilities in departments including Medical Education, Labour, Culture and Child Development.

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  At least eight dead as heavy rains lash UP, IMD issues red alert for western districts

  July 10, 2026 11:21 IST

  In Ghaziabad, a three-year-old girl, Pallavi, drowned after being swept into a waterlogged drain outside her house in Sarvodaya Colony under Vijay Nagar police station limits.

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  Money looted from Ram Temple donations was used for share trading and private lending, say police

  July 09, 2026 22:33 IST

  Police have frozen 30 bank accounts linked to relatives of the three accused. Preliminary findings suggest that these accounts handled transactions that appeared to be much higher than the account holders' known sources of income, according to police sources.

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  3-year-old drowns, security guard electrocuted as heavy rains wreak havoc in Ghaziabad

  July 10, 2026 0:04 IST

  While a three-year-old lost her life after drowning in rainwater, a security guard was electrocuted to death in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad after heavy rainfall continued in Delhi-NCR for second straight day on Thursday.

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  Cash and gold jewelry recovered, car seized as probe continues in Ram Temple theft case: Sources

  July 09, 2026 19:25 IST

  In another development in the Ram Temple donation theft case, authorities have recovered cash, jewelry and a four-wheeler based on the details provided by the accused during their questioning. The raids were launched on late Wednesday night and more such actions are expected soon.

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  Ram Temple Trust disables VIP pass IDs linked to Champat Rai, Gopal Rao, Anil Mishra; What it means?

  July 09, 2026 14:09 IST

  The Ram Temple Trust has disabled the VIP pass IDs linked to Champat Rai, Gopal Rao and Anil Mishra amid the donation theft controversy. The move prevents any further issuance of 'Sugam Darshan' and 'VIP Darshan' passes through their recommendations.

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  SIT finds SOPs were ignored, lapses allowed theft to continue in Ram Temple

  July 08, 2026 19:02 IST

  The SOP, jointly prepared by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and the State Bank of India (SBI), lays down detailed guidelines for the collection, counting and deposit of donations.

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  Hapur youth walks on road with bike on shoulder for Instagram reel, police launch search | VIDEO

  July 08, 2026 18:49 IST

  A video went viral on social media on Wednesday, in which a young man lifted a motorcycle onto his shoulder and walked along a road in Hapur. Police have now begun an investigation into the incident.

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  From fake donation receipts to stolen offerings, Ayodhya Temple probe uncovers fresh fraud

  July 08, 2026 16:33 IST

  The alleged racket involved several accused, including Tinnu Yadav, Lav Kush Mishra, Karunesh Pandey and Anukalp Mishra, along with others who have already been arrested. Authorities are now verifying the authenticity and origin of the recovered receipts to determine the scale of the alleged fraud.

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  Govind Dev Giri meets Champat Rai amid Ram Temple donation theft case; 2-hour talks fuel speculation

  July 08, 2026 11:36 IST

  The meeting between Champat Rai and Govind Dev Giri has sparked a new discussion amid the Ram Temple donation theft case. It is worth noting that Champat Rai's resignation was accepted during the Trust meeting held on July 7.

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  Noida Police busts gang involved in bike, phone robberies; two juveniles among 8 arrested

  July 07, 2026 21:14 IST

  Police said the accused operated as an organised gang that first conducted reconnaissance before stealing motorcycles and mobile phones. The stolen motorcycles were then allegedly used to carry out mobile phone snatching and thefts across Noida and the National Capital Region (NCR).

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  Champat Rai's first reaction on Ram Temple row: 'Claims against me baseless, truth will be out soon'

  July 07, 2026 18:24 IST

  In an open letter to Ram bhakts, Champat Rai rejected allegations levelled against him in connection with the Ram Temple donation theft case, saying that the truth will be revealed when the SIT probing the case submits its final report, and he will respond to each and every accusation then.

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  'We trusted because SBI was involved: Ram Temple Trust treasurer on donation theft row | EXCLUSIVE

  July 07, 2026 13:15 IST

  Ram Temple Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri has attributed the alleged donation theft to SOP violations and excessive reliance on SBI for managing the donation counting process. While defending Champat Rai's integrity, he admitted there was a failure in supervision.

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  70 thefts in 45 days: SIT preliminary report puts Ram Temple trustee Anil Mishra under scanner

  July 06, 2026 23:52 IST

  The role of Anil Mishra has come under the scanner after the SIT submitted its preliminary report. It found that there were inadequate checks on movement of cash inside the counting hall and the accused continued exploiting this.

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  Ram Temple Trust displays ornaments donated by devotees amid theft allegations | WATCH

  July 06, 2026 23:53 IST

  The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has said that it has accepted Champat Rai's resignation amid allegations over theft at the Ayodhya's Ram Temple. It further said it will hold another meeting on July 22 to discuss SIT's findings.

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  Who is Krishna Mohan, Ram Temple Trust's interim general secretary set to replace Champat Rai?

  July 06, 2026 19:49 IST

  Following the conclusion of its over two-hour meeting, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced that Krishna Mohan has been appointed as its interim general secretary, replacing Champat Rai, who resigned amid allegations of theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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  Ram Temple theft case exposed BJP's rift, clear division between Centre and UP government: Akhilesh

  July 06, 2026 17:22 IST

  Addressing a press conference in Uttar Pradesh's capital city of Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has said that the Ram Temple donation theft case has shown that the BJP leadership is divided, and there is a rift between the Centre and the state government.

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  Champat Rai's resignation accepted by Ram Temple Trust, K Mohan appointed interim general secretary

  July 06, 2026 23:52 IST

  Following allegations of theft at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Champat Rai and trustee Dr Anil Mishra's resignations were accepted by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The development came following a crucial meeting of the trust in Ayodhya on Monday.

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  Ram Temple Theft Case: Trust accepts Champat Rai's resignation, to meet again on July 22 | Highlight

  July 06, 2026 22:01 IST

  Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust chairperson Nritya Gopal Das has said he is "deeply pained" over the alleged theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, while hoping for the guilty to be brought to justice and expressing hopes into the investigating that is being carried out by the SIT.

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  'Whoever has committed this sin...': Ram Temple Trust chief breaks silence on donation theft case

  July 06, 2026 14:56 IST

  Ram Temple Trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has expressed deep anguish over the alleged donation theft and called for strict action against those responsible. His statement comes ahead of a crucial Trust meeting that is expected to decide on the resignations of Champat Rai and Dr Anil Mishra.

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  Allahabad High Court rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Ram Temple donation theft case

  July 06, 2026 14:07 IST

  The petition sought a CBI investigation into allegations of theft and irregularities involving donations collected through the temple's donation boxes.

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  Jalalabad renamed as 'Parshurampuri' by Yogi Cabinet in major decision

  July 06, 2026 18:26 IST

  Jalalabad will now be known as ‘Parshurampuri’, marking a significant identity change for the region. The town is widely believed to be associated with the birthplace of Lord Parshuram.

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  Jailed Ram Temple theft accused Anukalp Mishra booked in fresh case; aunt alleges robbery, assault

  July 06, 2026 13:46 IST

  Trouble appears to be mounting for Anukalp Mishra, the accused in the Ram Mandir offering theft case. Now, another case has been registered against him.

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  Who will succeed Champat Rai as Ram Temple Trust General Secretary? Top names in race

  July 06, 2026 12:28 IST

  The meeting, scheduled for 3 pm, is also likely to discuss who will take over as the Trust's next General Secretary.