Thursday, 1 October 2026
2 verified stories first published on this date, from the daily briefing archive.

NIA arrests UAE-deported accused in 2024 killing of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar
Harwinder Kumar alias Sonu was arrested at Delhi's IGI Airport after being deported from the UAE and was produced before a special NIA court.

Kerala High Court tells Travancore Devaswom Board to tighten Sabarimala prasādam procurement
A bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K.V. Jayakumar ruled on a 2021 petition alleging that halal-certified jaggery was used for the aravaṇa and appam offered to Bhagavān Ayyappa.