Ram Mandir Donation Theft: Supreme Court Seeks Reply From Centre, UP Government and Trust; Demands SIT Status Report
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Uttar Pradesh government, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust regarding allegations of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. A three-judge bench has directed the UP SIT to submit a status report on the ongoing investigation by July 20.
Badrinath Donation Scam: Suspended Temple Staff Pramod Nautiyal Arrested
Uttarakhand Police have arrested suspended BKTC employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with the Badrinath temple donation theft case. The arrest follows a preliminary inquiry that found the allegations of irregularities prima facie true. A high-level government committee is also conducting a parallel probe into the matter.
Private Companies May Soon Manufacture Missiles; Govt Move to Begin with Astra Mark 2
The Union government is planning a major defense sector reform by allowing private companies to manufacture missiles, starting with DRDO’s Astra Mark 2. The move aims to boost production capacity to meet the growing demands of the Indian Armed Forces and expand defense exports.
Govt calls all-party meeting on July 19 ahead of stormy Monsoon Session
The Union government has convened an all-party meeting on July 19, a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins. The meeting aims to discuss the legislative agenda and ensure smooth functioning, while the opposition plans to corner the government on issues like the NEET paper leak and border security.
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Storm Alert for 17 States, Including UP, Delhi, and Bihar, on July 13
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm alert for 17 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Bihar, for July 13. High-speed winds reaching up to 85 kmph are expected, prompting warnings for potential damage, uprooted trees, hail, and lightning across vulnerable regions.
Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Receives Bomb Threat, Search Operation Launched
The iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai was placed on high alert after an unidentified caller claimed that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim had planted a bomb on the premises. Security agencies conducted an extensive search operation, but no suspicious objects were found, leading authorities to declare it a hoax.
No Evidence Behind E20 Fuel Damage Rumors, Dealers Received Zero Written Complaints: FADA
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has stated that not a single written complaint regarding engine damage from E20 petrol has been received by dealers across India. The body is now launching a nationwide campaign to clear misconceptions and reassure customers about the fuel's safety.
India Opposes US Plan for 12.5% Tariff, Calls for Bilateral Talks to Resolve Trade Disputes
India has strongly rejected the United States' proposal to impose a 12.5% additional import tariff, urging Washington to resolve trade disputes through bilateral dialogue rather than unilateral action. New Delhi questioned the methodology of the US report, pointing out inconsistencies and a complete lack of evidence linking Indian policies to
Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Lands Worth Billions Encroached Across India; Tenants Paying Just ₹10 to ₹50 Rent
A major irregularity has surfaced regarding the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) properties, with lands worth billions encroached upon across several states over the past decade. Hundreds of properties are occupied by tenants paying nominal monthly rents of ₹10 to ₹50, with many stopping payments altogether after their leases expired.
IMD issues high monsoon alert for 22 states; flash flood warning in Uttarakhand and Himachal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert across a major portion of the country due to an intensely active southwest monsoon. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for northern, eastern, and northeastern states until July 16, with flash flood warnings issued for multiple vulnerable districts.
