VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ram temple donation ‘theft’ row: Simple case of crime, don’t politicise it, says SC NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case should not be politicised, observing that it was ‘a simple case of commission of crime’ and that the court’s role was only to ensure a proper investigation into the matter.The apex court made the remarks while hearing petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, including demands for a CBI investigation, a forensic audit and an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s accounts.The bench was headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. 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. 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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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Why Bryan Johnson’s latest biohacking experiment has half a million Redditors following suit Hindustan Unilever Limited Compensation : Paid for 90g detergent, got only 70g; consumer wins Rs 50,000 | HasanAbi says he may file a restraining order against Destiny after controversial livestream comments Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge hits back at PM Modi NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has launched a scathing attack on PM Modi on Monday over his vieled criticism of Rahul Gandhi.He condemned the police baton charge on students at Jantar Mantar and demanded accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Kharge hits back at PM ModiKharge responded to PM Modi’s veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi, in which the Prime Minister praised young innovators while saying he was “not talking about any 56-year-old ‘youngster.'””PM Modi’s only job is to taunt others and make snide remarks. First, prove your own credibility to the people. Where did that ’56-inch chest’ of yours go?” Kharge said.He accused the PM of deflecting from governance failures. “You criticise others today, but I ask: what have you actually done for the country? You told your followers to form a trust so they could engage in theft, and now they are stealing rampantly. You enacted the laws and nominated the people for the Ram Mandir Trust, and your own people are involved in it.”He also condemned the statements made by the PM, “Every Prime Minister talks about resolving problems, not making remarks that invite ridicule later. I condemn this statement, and PM Modi should refrain from making such comments in the future”Kharge also raised the issue of alleged examination irregularities, saying lakhs of students were in distress. “Who is responsible for destroying their lives? The Modi government and PM Modi himself. He does these things just to hide his own weaknesses.””As long as they remain, the country won’t see prosperity. Prosperity will only come once they are gone,” he said.Rajya Sabha adjournedThe Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day as opposition called out the government for suppressing the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar, where thousands had gathered demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.”I am talking about the future of lakhs of students. For that, thousands of children have come to Jantar Mantar. There has been a baton charge. The government is trying to hurt them. It is trying to suppress them,” Kharge said amid sloganeering.Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar on Monday ahead of the CJP’s planned march to Parliament to demand Pradhan’s resignation. Police resorted to a baton charge to disperse the crowd and denied permission for the march, imposing prohibitory orders across much of New Delhi.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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There are problems and major issues with the education policy. Yet, you are unwilling to discuss it; instead, you are using tear gas on the students and beating them up. For what? They are our children,” Priyanka Gandhi said. Watch Delhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action LikelyThousands of students and protesters flooded central Delhi on Monday as demonstrations over examination paper leaks intensified and gained fresh momentum from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger strike. Police responded with tear gas and lathi-charges as the protests escalated.The protests brought large parts of the capital to a standstill, while Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, according to the organisation’s spokesperson.Clashes erupted as protesters, including some in school uniforms, poured into central Delhi, weaving through narrow lanes and attempting to reach as close to Parliament as possible despite heavy security. Several protesters and police personnel were injured during the confrontations.Defying multiple layers of barricades, many demonstrators walked several kilometres, regrouped at different locations, chanted slogans and repeatedly looked for openings to push past police barricades.Meanwhile, a few kilometres away at Safdarjung Hospital, activist Sonam Wangchuk requested the medical superintendent to allow him to leave “even if temporarily” to join the CJP’s march to Parliament. In his request, Wangchuk said he was feeling “very fine” and that his health parameters were normal.CJP said the government had reached out for talks and that two of its spokespersons would meet Union Minister J P Nadda to present the group’s demands.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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Nadda ji has requested some time to align with their leadership with regards to our following demands: Immediate release of Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Rs 1 crore compensation for all NEET aspirants who committed suicide,” Ranka said in a post on X.The development came as Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at his office in the Parliament House complex. Officials did not disclose what transpired during the meeting.Outside Parliament, police used tear gas and mild force after demonstrators allegedly attempted to breach barricades and march towards the Parliament complex. Several protesters were detained.Security was tightened across central Delhi, with Rapid Action Force personnel deployed at key locations to prevent any breach. As a precautionary measure, several gates at Metro stations in the area were temporarily closed, affecting commuters.At least seven CJP protesters, including Abhijeet Dipke, were detained near the Reserve Bank of India, close to Parliament, during the party’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, PTI reported.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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The party had insisted that the agitation’s agenda include demands for the restoration of Article 370, the release of political prisoners, and the lifting of the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami.In a letter to NC president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday, Mehbooba Mufti explained that the party had decided against joining a protest focused solely on the restoration of statehood.”After careful consideration and deliberations with my senior colleagues, I have come to the conclusion that it would not be fit for us to participate in a protest whose raison d’etre is solely and exclusively the demand for statehood,” she wrote.According to the letter, the PDP would participate in a protest at Jantar Mantar only if the restoration of Article 370, the release of political prisoners, and the lifting of the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami formed the core of its agenda.On August 5, 2019, the Narendra Modi government revoked Article 370, which had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. In October that year, the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.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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