Senior advocate Maninder Singh said the sevayats cover the donation box put up by the temple management committee with flowers to prevent devotees from putting their donations into it. These donations are then taken away by the sevayats, he said. Senior advocate Maninder Singh said the sevayats cover the donation box put up by the temple management committee with flowers to prevent devotees from putting their donations into it.

Appearing for the petitioner, senior advocate Pradeep Rai told a bench of CJI Surya Kant that Upadhyay was the whistleblower and the first to report the alleged misappropriation of monies donated by devotees at the Ayodhya temple. He said since UP Police is vindictive, investigations into the alleged road accident case lodged against him coupled with charges under SC/ST Act should be transferred to an independent agency.

A BJP member brought up the “glorification” of anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar to counter the Congress’s move to raise a matter that was not part of the agenda of “crimes against children”. Chugh’s remarks drew a sharp reaction from Congress MP Jai Prakash, who said the issue was not relevant at all. BJP has accused Congress MP Deepender Hooda of being laudatory in his tribute to Kumar.

Appearing for Qazi, whose OCI card cancellation was annulled by a single judge bench of Delhi high court and appeals against which is pending before a division bench, senior advocate Parag Tripathi told the Supreme Court that the 82-year-old medical practitioner had visited India in the past and given his age and that of his relatives, this may be the last time he would be able to visit Kashmir.

Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global outreach programme. "I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday.

Six arrests were made in south Kashmir’s Shopian district and two in Pulwama, also in south Kashmir. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in north Kashmir’s Sopore district, J&K Police said Tuesday, claiming the action had dealt a major blow to terror networks operating in the Union Territory.

The prolonged shutdown has widened the region’s power deficit. Jammu & Kashmir’s peak electricity demand stands at about 2,500MW in summer and 3,000MW in winter. With both Baglihar units largely unavailable for most of the past week, Jammu & Kashmir faced a shortfall of nearly 900MW. Built on the Chenab river, Baglihar stages I and II are among Jammu & Kashmir’s key power sources.

Delivering a keynote statement at the opening ceremony of the Small Island Developing States Global Business Network (SIDS GBN) Forum 2026, Muizzu outlined an economic modernization plan aimed at turning geographic constraints into digital and strategic advantages. With the global dialogue surrounding small island nations focused on their acute climate risk, geographical isolation, and structural economic constraints, Muizzu stressed that vulnerability represents only half the story.

Rahul Gandhi has publicly supported Kriti Sanon over her outfit in a Raksha Bandhan ad, asserting that women's clothing choices should be respected as personal. Sanon further pondered the absurdity of judging cultural values based on attire, affirming that genuine traditions stem from the heart rather than the neck. Earlier, Kangana Ranaut also attacked Sanon's fashion choice and the advertisement's overall styling.

In a significant diplomatic encounter, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval engaged with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing. Their discussions centered on boundary issues to ensure peace, while also enhancing economic and political ties. The leaders are committed to managing differences and promoting long-term bilateral cooperation, following a series of recent high-level discussions between Modi and Xi.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the BRICS summit with a large delegation. Mojtaba Khamenei appeared in a rare video amid growing concerns over his health. Fresh protests erupted in Bihar over the BPSC exam row and a controversial remark. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to withdraw the existing caste census questionnaire.

Indian pilots may soon undergo annual random drug tests for safety. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is reviewing current regulations and policies. This move follows an incident involving an Air India pilot testing positive. Airlines are voluntarily conducting one-time dope tests on all their pilots. Investigations into a recent Air India flight incident are also ongoing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit next month. Accompanied by a robust delegation of around 400 officials, this visit marks a significant increase from his last attendance. This diplomatic mission comes at a crucial time as India and China aim to mend their relationship following past border conflicts.

India's food regulator FSSAI has taken action against several major food business operators. Companies like Amway India and Juza Foods have removed misleading claims from their products. These corrective actions follow notices issued over regulatory violations and consumer safety concerns. FSSAI's enforcement drive targets false advertisements and labelling discrepancies across the industry. Many businesses are now revising packaging and withdrawing problematic advertisements.

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures.

In an exciting collaboration, Sadhguru and Graphic India are creating an animated feature film that focuses on Shiva's portrayal as Adiyogi and the foundational concepts of Yoga. Rich in yogic narratives, this film will be narrated by Sadhguru and is slated for a global theatrical release in 2027, as the production progresses toward delivering a unique cinematic experience.

The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party after waterlogging occurred at Talkatora Stadium. BJP leaders had gathered there to flag off «Pavan Mati Kalash» processions for Sant Ravidas' birth anniversary. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar shared a video showing the event amidst flooded stadium grounds. He sarcastically congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the arrangements. The BJP stated the campaign aims to spread Sant Ravidas' teachings across society.