Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft | The Biggest Stories Of June 26, 2026
Allegations of financial irregularities in the handling of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir have snowballed into a significant political and administrative controversy in Uttar Pradesh, culminating in the resignation of the temple trust's general secretary, the registration of a first information report and the arrest of eight people. What started as questions raised in public by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has since led to a state-backed Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry, searches at residences, the recovery of unaccounted cash and the questioning of temple staff and bank officials. The controversy has drawn sharp reactions from across the political spectrum and prompted calls for a thorough overhaul of the temple's management systems.
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On Cam: Speeding Autorickshaw Flips Hitting Pedestrian in Mangaluru
A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after a speeding autorickshaw lost control, overturned and crashed into him near Mudipu on the outskirts of Mangaluru. The shocking incident, which occurred around 3:45 pm, was captured on CCTV, showing the vehicle flipping before striking the victim. Traffic police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.
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Iran President Pezeshkian Marks Ashura, Attends Karbala Martyrs Commemoration Ceremony Amid War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended an evening mourning ceremony ahead of Ashoura, one of the holiest days in the Shiite Muslim calendar. Footage showed the president taking part in the traditional observance as millions across Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and beyond commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. This year's Ashoura comes amid heightened regional tensions following the recent Iran-Israel conflict.
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Greece Became First Nation to Use Dedicated Satellites for Wildfire Detection
As Greece prepares for another devastating wildfire season, the country has launched a first-of-its-kind AI-powered satellite system to detect fires from space. Four thermal imaging satellites can identify blazes as small as four meters wide and send near-real-time alerts to emergency responders, helping authorities act before fires spread. The EU-backed project is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's technological independence while improving disaster response, climate monitoring, border security and urban planning.
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Mangaluru Accident: CCTV Shows Speeding Autorickshaw Overturning Before Hitting Man
A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after a speeding autorickshaw lost control, overturned and crashed into him near Mudipu on the outskirts of Mangaluru. The shocking incident, which occurred around 3:45 pm, was captured on CCTV, showing the vehicle flipping before striking the victim. Traffic police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.
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Pune Murder | Siya Goyal’s Lawyer On Her Relationship With Chetan: "They Were Friends"
Siya Goyal’s Lawyer On Her Relationship With Chetan: "They Were Friends"
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Loss-making Air India stops crew laundry services on international layovers
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Katchatheevu island transfer to Sri Lanka ‘dark chapter’ of Congress: BJP
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SIR now makes its way into NCERT Class IX textbook
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MHA moving fast to set up exclusive NDPS courts: Amit Shah
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In a first, Texas approves plan to require Bible passages in public schools starting 2030
In a significant shift for Texas public schools, beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, students will be required to engage with selected Bible passages as part of their English and language arts classes. Advocates argue this initiative will enrich students' understanding of influential literary works, while critics raise alarms regarding potential infringements on the principle of church-state separation and the need for a diverse representation of texts.
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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman: One of the most important responsibilities I have at Microsoft is ...
Microsoft has significantly bolstered its AI ambitions by hiring Mustafa Suleyman and Karen Simonyan, co-founders of Inflection AI, along with other key personnel. Suleyman, a DeepMind co-founder, now leads Microsoft's consumer AI division and a new MAI Superintelligence Team focused on practical, humanity-serving AI. This move follows Meta's substantial investments in AI talent, highlighting a fierce race for advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Ousmane Dembélé breaks 40-year World Cup record, overtakes Gary Lineker to become second-fastest hat-trick scorer
Ousmane Dembélé delivered a historic first-half hat-trick as France swept past Norway, scoring three goals in just 32 minutes. The Ballon d’Or winner set multiple World Cup records, including France’s fastest-ever treble and the second-quickest in tournament history. His explosive display ended a 32-year wait for a first-half hat-trick and strengthened France’s dominance heading into the knockout stage.
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Why was Olympic gold medallist Alvin Harrison arrested? New details explored
Olympic gold medalist Alvin Harrison was arrested in Burbank, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence after a late-night traffic stop, according to TMZ Sports. Police also found three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The former U.S. sprinter remains in custody without bail. Harrison, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist, is scheduled to appear in court in mid-July.
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