The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has formed a four-member panel to probe allegations of irregularities in handling pilgrim offerings and donations. This move follows social media claims and comes amid similar scrutiny at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The committee will examine CCTV footage and employee statements, with strict action promised if guilt is established. Devotees are urged to avoid spreading unverified information until the inquiry concludes.

Uddhav Thackeray has strongly criticized the Centre regarding alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, asserting that «those looting Hindus are in power.» He demanded an impartial investigation, warning that Hindus would not tolerate corruption in the name of religion. The controversy has led to arrests and prompted resignations, with wider scrutiny now on temple donation management.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini is confident the BJP will win Punjab's 2027 assembly polls without alliances, asserting their partnership is with the people. He criticized the AAP and Congress for unfulfilled promises, highlighting issues like drug abuse, unemployment, and farmer distress in Punjab. Saini contrasted this with Haryana's procurement and women's financial assistance schemes, aiming to bring a 'double-engine' government to Punjab.

The Congress party has voiced its vigorous objections to the upcoming Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill. This bill proposes the automatic expulsion of ministers—including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers—upon being held in judicial custody for 30 days due to serious criminal charges. Congress believes this proposal is a tactic for political intimidation, anticipating that the BJP-led government will lack the necessary two-thirds majority to push it through.

A man has been struck by a train near Sikelo village in the Traditional Authority Kalonga area of Salima District, Nyasa Times can confirm. The victim is understood to have been standing on the railway line as the train approached and was unable to move clear in time before impact. Eyewitnesses at the scene say […] The post BREAKING | Man struck by train in Salima — police rush victim to hospital appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two endurance athletes ran and hiked a total of 100 kilometers (62 miles) on Mount Esja yesterday, completing 15 ascents and descents of the mountain.

Mighty Wanderers rediscovered their winning form with a dominant 3-0 victory over Mafco at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe, Blantyre on Sunday, putting their FDH Bank Premiership title defence firmly back on track after two consecutive draws had threatened to derail their campaign. Coach Bob Mpinganjira had seen his side frustratingly share the spoils with Ekhaya […] The post Kaliati brace fires Wanderers back to winning ways appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The family of a senior Malawian government official has moved to set the record straight over the cause of her death, after speculation swept social media suggesting she had died following complications from a Brazilian butt lift procedure. Tamara Munthali, director of projects and social services at the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (Magla), died […] The post Family silence social media rumours: Tamara Munthali died of kidney failure, not cosmetic surgery appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry, a Pakistani-born businessman who later acquired Malawian citizenship, has been linked to a Ministry of Energy contract worth more than MK2.4 billion under Phase 9 of the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP). Investigations allege that Chaudhry fronted Kumakoka Trading Company, one of three firms now facing legal action over alleged […] The post Controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry linked to MK2.4 billion MAREP contract under scrutiny appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has issued a firm warning to traders at Limbe Market that unauthorised structures must be removed by 8 July or face demolition by the council, as the city moves forward with plans to redevelop the market. The mayor convened a meeting with Vice Mayor Gerald Lipikwe, MP Themba Mkandawire […] The post Mayor Jomo orders Limbe Market traders to clear unauthorised structures or face demolition appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s five public universities have doubled their tuition fees after the government approved a 100 percent increase as an emergency measure to address a deepening financial crisis in the higher education sector. The Secretary for Education, Dr Ken Ndala, confirmed that the universities had submitted formal requests to the Ministry of Education citing inadequate funding […] The post Govt defends university fee doubles as students fear being priced out appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

PROPHET HABAKKUK has donated K500,000 towards efforts to repatriate thousands of his fellow countrymen fleeing a wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the contribution as an act of compassion rather than a display of wealth. The Mzuzu-based prophet, whose real name is Stanford Sinyangwe, made the donation through a repatriation initiative coordinated by […] The post Prophet Habakkuk joins Malawi repatriation drive as xenophobia crisis mounts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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The City of Brandon has declared a state of emergency, with the Assiniboine River spilling its banks days ahead of a forecast flood peak on July 12.

[allAfrica] As Zambia moves toward its 2026 general election, the contest is increasingly being framed not as a clash of ideologies, but as a national assessment of performance, expectations, and credibility.

CPI(M) MP John Brittas has urged the Centre to bring the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust under the RTI Act. He argued that the Trust's establishment via government notification and the presence of government officials in its framework necessitate transparency and public accountability, especially amid allegations of donation embezzlement. Brittas drew a parallel with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, asserting that autonomy and accountability can coexist.

​​The latest escalation comes after VHP International President Alok Kumar wrote to the Investigation Officer handling the alleged Ram Temple embezzlement case, urging verification of allegations made by several Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Sanjay Singh and Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav.

Speaking at the wedding of the granddaughter of DMK headquarters secretary 'Thuraimugam' Kaja in Thiruverkadu, Chennai, Udhayanidhi said the party's bond with minority communities remained strong despite political attacks and campaigns aimed at creating divisions. Taking an apparent swipe at political rivals without naming anyone, he said, «some people left us as soon as a sofa arrived».

SINGAPORE – Content creator Renae Cheng, 31, has spent the past two years dealing with AI-generated videos on TikTok of her being kissed and groped by a stranger.The overseas-based harasser, who created the deepfake video, also bombarded her with rape and death threats after she refused to share an acquaintance’s contact details.Cheng, who is married with an 11-month-old daughter, frequently has to field awkward questions from confused relatives about the videos. “Some of them are upset and may not understand that the videos are fake,” said Cheng.She had reported the videos to TikTok multiple times, but was told that the content did not breach the platform’s community guidelines.The videos remain online, but Cheng hopes they will be deleted soon. She will be taking her case to the Online Safety Commission (OSC), which started operations on June 29.The commission offers an alternative for those who encounter inadequate, delayed or unhelpful responses from social media platforms over harms encountered online.

SINGAPORE – For business associate Tan Hui Xin, commuting on the North East Line (NEL) from Kovan to Dhoby Ghaut during the morning rush hour has long been a struggle.“The NEL is a nightmare in the morning, and I used to have to wait at the platform until a train arrived with enough space for me to squeeze in,” said the 30-year-old.In recent months, she has noticed a “slight improvement” when she boards a train at about 8.45am, after a free off-peak ride scheme began on Dec 27, 2025.“It’s somewhat better now. I usually get to board immediately,” she added.Connecting residents in the north-eastern part of the island to the city centre, the NEL is one of Singapore’s most heavily utilised rail lines.Based on operator SBS Transit’s business update for the first quarter of 2026, the line sees an average of 610,814 passenger trips each day. This is a 2.7 per cent increase from the same period in 2025.To ease congestion, the scheme was implemented allowing passengers to take their first rail ride for free when they tap in before 7.30am, or between 9am and 9.45am, on weekdays at any Sengkang-Punggol LRT station or one of six NEL stations.

Plans to lower the threshold for the extra levy to include homes worth £1.5millon would mean more than 150,000 families being hit with four-figure tax hikes.

La saison sèche n'épargne personne, pas même les artistes. Au village, la jeune chanteuse gabonaise, Macy Ilema a choisi de revenir à une méthode aussi simple qu'efficace : le bon vieux feu de bois pour chauffer l'eau de la douche. Une scène qui rappelle que le confort ne dépend pas toujours de la technologie, mais souvent de l'ingéniosité. Entre les crépitements du bois et la vapeur qui s'élève de la marmite, c'est tout un art de vivre qui reprend ses droits, avec une touche de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Punjab Congress faces a deep-rooted crisis fueled by persistent infighting and a delayed response from the high command. Despite Rahul Gandhi's call for unity, internal rifts are widening, with senior leaders expressing discontent over leadership decisions. This recurring pattern of internal conflict and inaction has historically led to electoral defeats, raising serious doubts about the party's prospects in the upcoming elections.

Security forces are continuing a two-day anti-terror operation in Shopian's Meemandar area, intensifying their search for two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. The duo, identified as local residents Latif and Zakir, were spotted in a dense orchard and engaged security forces in a gunfight. Additional troops have been deployed to seal escape routes, with the operation ongoing despite challenging foliage.