Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj fails to obtain US visa
Bengaluru, Aug 14: Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj has failed to obtain a US visa, sources in his family said on Wednesday.
Mysuru-based Yogiraj, the sculptor of the Ram Lalla idol installed at Ayodhya's Ram temple, was supposed to travel to the US this month-end on a 20-day trip.
The 41-year-old was scheduled to attend the 12th AKKA (Association of Kannada Kootas of America) World Kannada Conference in Richmond, Virginia.
He was also slated to attend some other events in the US.
"He had applied for visa, filled all the columns in the from and produced necessary documents but his application was rejected. The reason is not known," a family member said.
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NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) founder in Latur
New Delhi (PTI): The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar who runs the Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra's Latur city in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Monday.
A leaked question paper for the medical entrance exam was found on Motengaonkar' phone mobile during searches conducted by the agency on Sunday. He was arrested after that.
The CBI has alleged that Motegaonkar was an active member of the organised gang involved in the leakage and circulation of the NEET UG paper, the officials said.
Motegaonkar in conspiracy with other accused received the question paper and answers of NEET UG Exam, 2026 ahead of April 23, 2026 exam, they said. He allegedly circulated the paper to several persons.
