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The first shift runs from 8 am to 2 pm, while the second operates from 2 pm to 8 pm.The trust has appointed Shobhnath Mishra as the new in-charge of cash counting after his predecessor, Subhash Shrivastava, was sent to jail in connection with the alleged donation theft case.To strengthen monitoring, the trust has appointed four supervisors, including a former serviceman, to oversee the counting process.Trust security in-charge and former Army officer Captain KK Tiwari has been designated the senior in-charge and will be responsible for submitting daily reports on the exercise.Former defence personnel SP Dubey and Sheshmani Tiwari have also been appointed as trust representatives to supervise the cash-counting process.The alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations came to light in the first week of June, following which the Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on June 13 to investigate the matter.After the SIT submitted its preliminary report on June 23, an FIR was registered on June 25. Eight accused—Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ramashankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav—were arrested.During the investigation, police recovered cash from several accused, with the highest recovery of Rs 20.39 lakh from Avinash Shukla. Authorities also seized gold, silver, foreign currency and a donation box marked “Ramrajya Kosh.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Delhi Police rejected these claims terming them “false and misleading”.”Geetanjali ji’s hair was pulled by Delhi Police; she was assaulted. A 12-year-old girl’s head has been broken. Forty to fifty others have also suffered head injuries. Delhi Police, what is going on!?” CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said in a post on X. Watch Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Opposes Medical Treatment Without Consent; Abhijeet Dipke Begins Hunger StrikeDelhi police rejected these claims saying: “False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the posts claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken heads. This information is false. The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information.”To this, Das clarified: “To be clear: Sonam Wangchuk’s partner, @GitanjaliAngmo’s hair was pulled. She was assaulted by the Delhi Police. A brutal crackdown is ongoing at Jantar Mantar.”The Delhi Police has said that the protest is being “handled professionally” and denied any allegations of “violence or detentions” earlier today.”Some segments from the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police. It is informed that no such incident has taken place and the protest is being handled professionally,” the police statement on X said.”All are requested not to fall prey to any rumour/misgivings, and to assist Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order at and around the site,” it said.However, videos circulating on social media appeared to show police using a lathi charge to disperse the protesters.Some Delhi Police personnel were also injured during clash with the protesters, ANI reported.Protesters participating in the march continued their demonstration despite heavy police barricading, lathi charge and the use of tear gas. Refusing to disperse, the protesters said they would not end their agitation until their demands were met and raised slogans calling for the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.The protest, which started at Jantar Mantar, caused major traffic disruptions across parts of central Delhi as heavy security was deployed to manage the swelling crowd.Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), equivalent to the former Section 144 of the CrPC, are in effect across the New Delhi district. Under these restrictions, marches, demonstrations, processions and gatherings of five or more people are barred unless they have prior permission to assemble at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar.The police said heightened security measures have been put in place with the Parliament’s Monsoon Session beginning on July 20 to maintain law and order and safeguard key government installations and protected individuals.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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During the hearing, the bench said, “It is a simple case of commission of crime. We are only here to ensure a proper investigation. Courts are not a place for politics.” The court also asked the parties not to politicise the issue.The Supreme Court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to take instructions on whether a Special Investigation Team (SIT) could be set up to probe the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple.Responding to the court, the solicitor general said an SIT had already been constituted and that the Uttar Pradesh Police was investigating the case.The matter has been posted for further hearing on July 27, when the Uttar Pradesh government will apprise the court about the progress of the SIT probe.The investigation gathered pace after the SIT submitted an interim report that led to the registration of an FIR, the arrest of eight accused and the recovery of nearly Rs 80 lakh allegedly siphoned off from temple donations. The probe also triggered the resignations of former Trust general secretary Champat Rai and former trustee Anil Mishra.According to sources, the SIT has sought additional time to examine financial records, administrative procedures and the alleged irregularities before submitting its final report. The report is also expected to recommend reforms in the temple’s donation collection, counting and administrative systems.The petitions before the Supreme Court seek a court-monitored CBI investigation, a forensic audit and a CAG audit of the Trust’s finances, while questioning the adequacy of the ongoing state probe. The Trust is scheduled to meet in Ayodhya on July 22 to discuss the SIT’s findings and consider corrective measures based on its recommendations.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Lok Sabha disrupted from the start11 am: The Lok Sabha convened at 11 am, but proceedings were disrupted almost immediately as opposition members raised slogans and displayed placards, demanding discussions on the NEET-UG paper leak and the alleged Ram Temple donation scam.Speaker Om Birla objected to members raising slogans while obituary references for six former MPs were being read, calling it an inappropriate precedent. With protests continuing, the House was adjourned till 12 noon.12.00 pm: When the House reassembled at 12 noon, the disruptions continued, forcing another adjournment till 12.30 pm.During the brief sitting, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to replace the ordinance increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India.12.30 pm: The House met again at 12.30 pm, but repeated appeals by the Chair to allow Zero Hour to function failed to calm protesting MPs. Presiding officer Dilip Saikia adjourned proceedings till 1 pm.At 1 pm: Opposition protests continued. Saikia urged members to return to their seats, saying, “The House is ready for discussions on various issues. But you are not interested. You don’t want to discuss people’s issues. This is not the way.””You are disrupting the House repeatedly. You are showing banners and posters which is not acceptable,” he added.As protests continued, the House was adjourned till 2 pm.2.00 pm: When the Lok Sabha reconvened at 2 pm, presiding officer Jagdambika Pal said there was adequate quorum to conduct business, although opposition MPs alleged they were being prevented from entering the House. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju maintained that the House could not function amid continuous disruptions.The House was adjourned again at 2.30 pm as opposition members continued protesting despite appeals to allow proceedings under Rule 377.Adjourned at 3.00 pm: After assembling six times during the day, the Lok Sabha was finally adjourned at around 3 pm and will reconvene at 11 am on Tuesday.Rajya Sabha also adjourned11 am: The Rajya Sabha witnessed similar scenes, with opposition members demanding discussions on the same issues. Repeated disruptions prevented normal business, forcing the Upper House to adjourn for the day. It will also reconvene at 11 am on Tuesday.Earlier in the day, Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath to newly elected members, including senior Congress leader Pawan Khera, BJP MPs Dr Mukeshbhai J. Rathwa, Mahesh Kewat, NPP’s James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma, and BJP’s Prakash Chik Baraik.PM Modi appeals for productive sessionMinutes before Parliament convened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MPs to ensure a productive Monsoon Session. “We hope that the monsoon and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive… I appeal to all MPs to wholeheartedly participate in proceedings of Monsoon session,” he said.”We are well aware, and the entire world is concerned about the persistent threat of war in various regions. The conflict in West Asia posed a major crisis for countries like India that rely on others for energy. Numerous obstacles and crises arose regarding petrol, diesel, LPG, fertilisers, and chemicals. Despite this, India maintained a growth rate of 7.7 per cent, emerging as the fastest-growing major economy in the world,” he added.The prime minister also took a veiled swipe at leader of opposition in Loka Sabha, Rahul Gandhi while praising the young team behind Skyroot Aerospace’s successful launch of India’s first privately developed orbital rocket.”I am told that the average age of the team working at the Skyroot start-up is just 28 years. It is these young minds who have made this possible. I am not talking about a 56-year-old young man; I am talking about a start-up whose team, with an average age of just 28, has planted India’s flag in the realm of space,” Modi said.Opposition attacks governmentLeader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of suppressing democratic protests and demanded accountability over the alleged Ram Temple donation scam.”Lathi-charge on students is an attack on democracy. This government is not capable of staying in power,” Kharge said.”We have also raised the issue of theft of donations (at Ayodhya Ram Temple). Modi sahib should take responsibility because he is the one who created the Trust,” he added.Priyanka slams police action on protestersCongress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also criticised the Centre over the police action against students and protesters marching towards Parliament, accusing the government of refusing to discuss issues related to the education system while resorting to force.”It’s ridiculous… They are our own children… they are the future of the country. This Parliament belongs to them. It’s no one’s personal fiefdom,” Priyanka Gandhi told reporters in the Parliament House complex.”It is a genuine issue, Rahul ji has been raising this issue for quite some time. We have been saying there should be a discussion as there are problems in the education policy. You are not ready to discuss and fire tear gas at children and beat them up. For what? They are our children,” she added.Tharoor: Parliament cannot become a notice boardCongress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the government for refusing to allow discussions on key issues. “Parliament is supposed to be the place where we can ventilate the voice of the people,” he said.”It cannot be a notice board for government to announce its bills and get them passed with a rubber stamp.” Questioning the police action against protesters, Tharoor added, “Lathi-charge is not an act of non-violence, it is an act of violence. I don’t understand the logic of it.”SP chief Akhilesh backs protesting studentsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the government over the alleged NEET paper leak and the handling of student protests.”They are keeping protesters in police stations and beating students outside. What kind of government is this that talks about ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ but doesn’t want to listen to children? Is it a government or is it your ego?” he asked.Questioning the credibility of the examination process, Yadav said, “If the NEET examination happened and there was cheating, who is responsible? What about the credibility?” He also said students protesting for justice should be treated with dignity.Protests outside ParliamentThe political confrontation extended beyond Parliament as protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) attempted to march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.Police stopped the march after protesters attempted to breach barricades, using mild force to disperse the crowd. Security around Parliament was tightened, with several entry gates closed and additional personnel deployed.Earlier in the day, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at the request of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who remains admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after his own hunger strike.The session, which will continue till August 13, is expected to witness intense exchanges as the opposition presses the government on a host of issues ahead of key state elections.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was in place, with security forces attempting to stop the procession from moving forward.Visuals from the protest showed a Rapid Action Force (RAF) officer repeatedly striking a protester with a baton. Despite the blows, the protester remained standing and did not retreat as police attempted to disperse the crowd.Several police personnel and protesters were injured during the baton-charge.At around 11.25 am, protesters attempted to breach multiple barricades erected in the high-security zone, sources said.A scuffle broke out during the confrontation, leaving several protesters and police personnel with minor injuries, they added.Protesters reached close to the Parliament building, following which police appeared to fire tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.Even as security forces attempted to hold back the crowds, hundreds of people continued to gather in batches at the Jantar Mantar protest site. CJP leaders appealed to protesters to maintain peace during the demonstration.The development comes amid the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest, with activists and youth gathering at Jantar Mantar for the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march to Parliament.Ahead of the march, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at the request of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Dipke had begun his fast after Wangchuk was hospitalised on July 18, when his own 21-day hunger strike required medical intervention.Meanwhile, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka left to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday as party workers and supporters continued their protest, demanding examination reforms.Sharing an update on X, Das said the government had reached out for talks earlier in the day. He indicated that the organisation was willing to engage in discussions on its long-pending demands, but said there was still no clarity from the administration’s side despite its outreach, adding that “the ball is in their court.”Separately, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday urged authorities at Safdarjung Hospital to discharge him, saying his condition was stable and that he wanted to participate in the “Sansad Chalo” march to Parliament.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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