- Temple Trust chief Champat Rai has resigned as the
Ram Mandir donation embezzlement investigation widens, intensifying scrutiny over the handling of temple funds. - Police say digital evidence contradicts key claims made by murder accused Siya Goyal in the investigation into realtor Ketan Agarwal’s death.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday message for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has received a community note on X amid continuing attention on the
NEET paper leak controversy . - The identities of six Indian personnel killed during Operation Sindoor have been disclosed for the first time, with their names to be added to the National War Memorial.
- India has launched Operation Amistad, sending military aircraft, medical teams and relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, underscoring its humanitarian response efforts.
Here are top 5 stories of the day:
Ram Mandir donation row deepens as Champat Rai resigns
Champat Rai has stepped down as general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on moral grounds amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Trustee Anil Mishra has also resigned, while authorities continue probing the case after multiple arrests and calls for greater accountability and transparency. Read full story
Police question Siya Goyal’s account in Ketan Agarwal murder case
Investigators say chats recovered from the mobile phones of Siya Goyal and realtor Ketan Agarwal contradict her claim that she wanted to call off their marriage. Police allege the digital evidence presents a different picture as they continue investigating the suspected murder conspiracy involving Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary. Read full story
PM Modi’s birthday post for Dharmendra Pradhan draws community note
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday message praising Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has received a community note on X, days after the NEET retest held following the examination paper leak. The development comes as the government continues to defend its handling of the examination process and the nationwide retest. Read full story
Names of Operation Sindoor martyrs released for the first time
The identities of six Indian armed forces personnel who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor have been made public for the first time. Their names will be permanently inscribed on the National War Memorial, recognising their sacrifice during India’s military response following the Pahalgam terror attack. Read full story
India launches Operation Amistad to aid earthquake-hit Venezuela
India has dispatched two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying a field hospital unit, medical teams and more than 35 tonnes of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad. The humanitarian mission reflects India’s commitment to supporting relief and recovery efforts following the devastating earthquakes. Read full story