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A 10-day purification ritual has begun in Ayodhya for alleged donation theft. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust initiated this special ceremony. This ritual involves daily recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra. The Valmiki Ramayan is also being recited as part of the purification. This event follows weeks after the alleged theft triggered political controversy.
Uttar Pradesh Police's AI initiative has significantly reduced traffic congestion across commissionerates. This system uses real-time data and AI to predict and manage road congestion effectively. Prayagraj and Ghaziabad saw the highest congestion reductions after implementation. The project aims for safer and more time-bound transportation facilities for citizens. This data-driven approach is now expanding to other cities and districts statewide.
The Special Investigation Team probing Ram Temple donations seeks more time. An interim report will be submitted directly to the Supreme Court on Monday. The SIT was formed at the request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. An earlier report led to eight arrests and recovery of nearly eighty lakh rupees. The Trust will meet on July twenty-second to discuss findings and measures.
A 12-year-old boy was killed by a crocodile in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district. The reptile dragged the child into the Ghaghara River while he washed his hands. Villagers attempted a rescue but the crocodile disappeared with the boy. His body was recovered nearly five hours later from the river. The incident highlights growing human-crocodile encounters along the Ghaghara River.

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