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Pawan Dixit

Pawan Dixit

Pawan Dixit has been a journalist for over a decade. He has extensively covered eastern UP for around five years, covered 2012 UP assembly polls, 2014 Lok Sabha polls while being stationed in Varanasi. Now, in Lucknow, he covers outstation political assignments, reports special cases from district court, high court and state information commission

Articles by Pawan Dixit

Ayodhya donation case: Police seek Avinash Shukla's custody as probe widens

The police carried out fresh raids at the residences of three accused—Avinash Shukla, Luvkush Mishra and Karunesh Pandey.

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:34 IST

Ram temple donations case: Police seek two-day custody of key accused

Police personnel stand outside the yoga centre premises linked to Avinash Shukla, an arrested accused in the Ram temple donations alleged theft case, during a raid, in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 03:35 IST

Varanasi agency employed 6 of 8 held in temple funds case

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs protested at the Vidhan Bhavan against the alleged embezzlement in the donation box of Ram Mandir and demanded action against the guilty, during Monsoon Assembly session in Mumbai on June 30. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 12:34 IST

Land parcel worth ₹23 lakh, security agency in focus: Ram temple probe so far

The controversy first came to light on June 7 when Samajwadi Party leader Tej Narayan 'Pawan' Pandey alleged donations worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.5 crore were siphoned off from temple offerings.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 02:54 IST

Six of 8 held in Ram Temple donation case were employed by Varanasi firm

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs today protested at the Vidhan Bhavan against the scam in the donation box of Ram Mandir.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 04:25 IST

Ram Temple donation row: Ayodhya police zeroes in on assets of eight jailed suspects

Investigators are carefully comparing the financial status of the suspects before they secured their positions at the Ram Temple against the sudden improvement in their lifestyles shortly after. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 24:32 IST

Warning ignored, SOPs bypassed: 5 questions at the heart of Ayodhya donation row

Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 10:22 IST

Ram temple donation probe pivots to SBI branch in Ayodhya

Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 02:34 IST

Cops collect evidence from SBI officials in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case

Police have already recovered <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>79.85 lakh in cash from seven of the eight accused during searches following their arrest.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:31 IST

SBI flagged Ram temple donation counting irregularities 3 months ago

People attend the 'Dhwajarohan' ceremony at the Ram Temple, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 08:28 IST

Speculation ends, Ram temple trust confirms Champat Rai, Anil Mishra have tendered their resignations

Champat Rai and Anil Mishra. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 01:20 IST

Ram temple donation row: ₹80L cash haul, resignation buzz follow arrests, FIR

The Ram temple in Ayodhya. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 07:45 IST

Chemistry teacher to Ram temple admin: Who is Champat Rai?

Champat Rai. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 02:08 IST

The rise of Champat Rai: From chemistry lecturer to Ram Mandir power centre

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday, said it has no knowledge of its vice president Champat Rai resigning as general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 01:32 IST

Who are the 8 arrested in Ram Mandir donation case

Ram Mandir donations alleged embezzlement case, following the court hearing, the eight accused are being taken away from the special court, in Ayodhya on Friday.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 01:10 IST

Champat Rai aide, ex-banker: Who are the 8 accused in Ram Temple donation case

Uttar Pradesh police arrested Tinnu Yadav in the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations embezzlement case, in Ayodhya on Friday

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 09:58 IST

UP BJP gets poll-ready, presses refresh button with new faces

The appointments followed a consultative process involving senior leaders. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 02:04 IST

Amid Ram temple donation row, VHP pitches for FIR

VHP international working president Alok Kumar. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 02:48 IST

Smoke clears, questions remain: Lucknow’s fire tragedies reveal a cycle of neglect

The deadly fire in Lucknow’s Aliganj (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 24:22 IST

Ram temple donation row: Cash team responsible, need full-time CEO, says Misra

Nripendra Misra. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:53 IST

In 11 months, Ram Mandir Trust received ₹82.78 cr donations, earned ₹138 cr interest

Ram Mandir (File photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:20 IST

SIT begins probe from cash-counting room at Ram temple

According to people familiar with the matter, the SIT also examined all the CCTV data boxes and retrieved the footage to examine the cash -counting process. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 02:30 IST

BJP to prepare report cards of 257 MLAs, weigh poll prospects

The assembly seats that the BJP lost to the Samajwadi Party in 2022 will also be under the scanner. The BJP currently has 257 members and the SP 102 in the 403-member assembly. (For representation only)

Updated on Jun 7, 2026 23:22 IST

High court directs CBI, ED to examine allegations on Rahul Gandhi assets

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (File)

Updated on May 14, 2026 14:56 IST

HC asks agencies to verify BJP worker’s allegations on Rahul Gandhi’s assets

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to look into allegations

Updated on May 14, 2026 09:50 IST

BJP fortifying grassroots with ‘booth-first’ strategy for UP polls

A component of this roadmap involves addressing vulnerabilities exposed during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (File Photo)

Updated on May 12, 2026 01:34 IST

Revamp of state BJP imminent, strategy to be aligned with electoral challenges

The much-awaited expansion of the state cabinet and roll out of Chaudhary’s new team got delayed due to assembly polls in five states which concluded with the results on May 4. (For representation only)

Updated on May 10, 2026 22:34 IST

Political arithmetic, social chemistry signal BJP’s recalibration in UP

Governor Anandiben Patel, BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhry, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak pose for a group photo with the newly inducted ministers during the swearing-in ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expansion at Gandhi Sabhagar, Jan Bhawan, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Sunday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on May 10, 2026 22:24 IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Former DM to appear before trial court on May 13 via video conferencing

Eight people were killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence of October 3, 2021. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on May 10, 2026 24:38 IST

After West Bengal feat, BJP shifts focus to UP organisation overhaul

A fresh list proposing changes and new roles for office-bearers has been finalised, and the much-awaited reshuffle is expected to be announced after the final round of consultations with the party’s central leadership. (For representation)

Updated on May 5, 2026 22:38 IST

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