Saturday, 26 September 2026
4 verified stories first published on this date, from the daily briefing archive.
Gaya Pitṛ Pakṣa Melā uses QR wristbands and AI crowd monitoring
Bihar's administration has deployed QR-coded wristbands that link lost pilgrims to family phones, AI crowd-density alerts and translator help desks for piṇḍadāna pilgrims.
Mumbai concludes Gaṇeśotsava as Lalbaugcha Raja is immersed after a 21-hour procession
Lalbaugcha Raja was immersed at Girgaon Chowpatty at about 10:50 am on 26 September after a procession that began on Anant Caturdaśī morning.
Ram Mandir offerings theft chargesheet names eight; opposition alleges cover-up, VHP says probe complete
The SIT chargesheet over theft of offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra names eight accused.
