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Ram Mandir Trust Officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra Resign Amid Donation Theft Probe
Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and trustee Anil Mishra resigned on moral grounds amid an ongoing investigation into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The probe, led by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), resulted in the arrest of eight individuals involved in handling temple donations, including Rai's former driver. While Rai and Mishra have denied wrongdoing, their resignations aim to ensure an impartial inquiry. The case has drawn political attention and calls for further investigation.
Mahesh Dixit Appointed New Director of Intelligence Bureau for Two-Year Term
Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch officer of the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana cadre and a qualified medical doctor, has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for a two-year term starting June 30. Dixit succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka and brings nearly three decades of experience in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and internal security. He notably led the IB's Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau in Jammu and Kashmir during the post-Article 370 period, playing a key role in maintaining stability and managing regional security threats. His career also includes assignments in the Northeast, Ladakh, and anti-Naxal operations, with colleagues highlighting his strategic acumen and crisis management skills.
Small Aircraft Crashes Into Beijing's Tallest Building, Emergency Response Underway
A small domestically produced Sunward SA 60L Aurora light aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, the 109-storey CITIC Tower, on Friday evening. The impact shattered windows and caused debris to fall from the skyscraper, prompting evacuation and a major emergency response including police, firefighters, and medical teams. Authorities have not confirmed casualties or the crash cause, which remains under investigation. Roads near the site were closed, and police restricted access and photography during ongoing assessments.