The alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has triggered major developments, with all eight accused named in the FIR now under arrest and senior temple trust officials resigning from their positions. Authorities have said the investigation will continue and anyone found guilty will face strict action.

The First Information Report was registered following recommendations made by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe allegations of irregularities in the handling of donations received at the temple. The complaint was lodged by a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

According to officials, the eight accused were associated with the process of counting cash and valuables offered by devotees at the temple. Senior officials confirmed that all those named in the FIR have been arrested and are currently being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra step down

Amid the growing controversy, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai resigned from his post on moral grounds. Trust member Anil Mishra also submitted his resignation, officials confirmed. Their resignations come as scrutiny over the alleged misappropriation of temple donations intensifies.

Yogi Adityanath says guilty will not be spared

Addressing a public meeting in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said action began immediately after the SIT submitted its report. He asserted that no individual involved in wrongdoing would be exempted from legal action.

The chief minister described Ayodhya as a symbol of faith and said that public sentiments attached to Lord Ram and Sanatan Dharma cannot be compromised. He assured that the government would ensure a fair probe and separate truth from falsehood.

The issue has also sparked political reactions, with opposition leaders questioning the investigation and demanding accountability, while BJP leaders have maintained that strict action will be taken against all those responsible.

Students awaiting the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 second board examination results may not have to wait much longer, as the board is expected to announce the scorecards soon. However, CBSE has not yet confirmed the exact date and time for the declaration of results.

More than 6.8 lakh students reportedly appeared for the optional second board examinations conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026, under the newly introduced two-exam system for Class 10 students. The results are expected to be published on the official portals, including cbseresults.nic.in and cbse.gov.in.

How to check CBSE Class 10 second board result 2026

Once announced, students can access their scorecards by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CBSE result website, cbseresults.nic.in.
2. Click on the ‘Secondary School Examination Results 2026 – Phase II’ link.
3. Enter the required credentials, including roll number, school number and admit card ID.
4. Submit the details to view the result.
5. Download and save the scorecard for future reference.

Apart from the official websites, students will also be able to access their marksheets through DigiLocker and the UMANG application. Some reports also suggest that results may be available through SMS services.

Better score to be considered in final marksheet

CBSE has adopted a “best-of-two” policy under the new examination framework. This means that for students who appeared in both phases, the higher score obtained across the two examinations will be considered for the final marksheet and certificate.

The second board examination was optional and primarily intended to offer students an opportunity to improve their performance without waiting for a separate improvement examination cycle.

Students are advised to regularly check official CBSE websites for authenticated updates regarding the result announcement.

Several people were injured and extensive property damage was reported after a powerful explosion struck an apartment building in Tripura’s capital, Agartala, on Wednesday. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the blast.

The incident occurred around noon at NS Apartment near Sankat Chowmuhani in Agartala. Police said they received information about a loud explosion-like sound from the residential building and immediately dispatched emergency teams to the site. Fire service personnel and bomb squad officials also reached the location soon after being alerted.

According to officials, the explosion is believed to have originated on the first floor of the apartment complex. The blast shattered windows and caused significant structural damage, creating panic among residents living in the building.

Investigation underway to ascertain cause

SDPO Deba Prasad Roy said authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to identify the source of the explosion. Emergency response agencies have begun a detailed inspection of the premises.

Residents recalled hearing a deafening sound before discovering that portions of the first floor had been severely damaged. Several occupants sustained injuries in the incident. A woman reportedly suffered serious injuries after being hit by glass fragments near her eye and was shifted to GB Hospital for treatment. Another individual present on the first floor at the time of the explosion also sustained injuries.

Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the blast. While some residents suspect a gas-related accident, investigators have not ruled out other possibilities. Police and forensic experts are continuing their probe, and authorities said the exact cause would be established after the investigation is completed.