Amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar, in an exclusive interview with India TV, defended the temple trust’s handling of the matter and asserted that former trust official Champat Rai stepped down voluntarily without any external pressure. Alok Kumar said Champat Rai took responsibility by initiating a series of decisive measures after the allegations surfaced.
A devotee reportedly died of suspected suffocation, and several others were feared injured during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri on Thursday, as massive crowds gathered to witness the annual chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.
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The scope of quick commerce is no longer limited to just groceries and daily essentials, as Swiggy Instamart has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to launch on-demand LPG cylinder delivery for customers. This service has been introduced in Bengaluru as a pilot project and will be expanded to other cities across the country depending on the response it receives. This service is considered particularly useful for those who need smaller cylinders urgently or do not have a regular domestic gas connection. This marks the first time in India that LPG cylinders are being delivered through a quick-commerce platform.
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