Ganesh Chaturthi Live Updates: Grand visarjan across India; AI surveillance, drones deployed for crowd management

On Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's health, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema says, "The CM is admitted to a hospital in Mohali. We went to ask about his well-being this morning. His health is improving, but the doctors have suggested that he rest for one or two more days..."

Kurukshetra, Haryana: CM Nayab Singh Saini visits flood-affected areas and meets with affected people in Kurukshetra

Surat, Gujarat: The Ganpati Visarjan ceremony is currently underway, with a crowd gathering at the seashore. Police have been deployed to ensure security.

Visarjan procession for Nagpur Cha Raja begins in Maharashtra

CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa inaugurated 166 new buses, featuring 12 super luxury and blue line express vehicles.

In Rajouri’s Majakote tehsil, heavy rains and floods over the past 2–2.5 months have severely damaged 55–60 houses and caused roads to sink, compounding earlier losses from border shelling and Operation Sindoor, said Congress leader Farookh Khan.

A 790-page chargesheet filed in Sohra Court lists Sonam Raghuvanshi as the primary accused, along with four others, all in judicial custody and charged under murder, evidence tampering, and criminal conspiracy sections.

A UK CPS team assessed Tihar Jail in July, finding conditions "good" and close to international standards, and received assurances for the safety of high-profile Indian extraditees. India currently has 178 extradition requests pending abroad, including over 20 in the UK for figures like Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Sanjay Bhandari.

Adani Power, Bhutan’s DGPC Ink pact for 570 MW Wangchhu hydropower project

Adani Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation signed key agreements, including the Shareholders and Concession Agreement, for the 570 MW Wangchhu hydroelectric project. The INR 60 billion project will be developed on a BOOT model with construction set to begin in early 2026. Completion is targeted within five years of groundbreaking.

Precious items including a gold jhari and a diamond-studded kalash were stolen during a religious ritual at the Red Fort, Delhi Police said. The suspect was caught on CCTV and is likely to be arrested soon.

Pune resonates with dhols as devotees gather for Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati visarjan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” President Donald Trump’s positive assessment of India-US ties, calling them “very positive and forward-looking.” His remarks came after Trump dialed down his recent criticism of New Delhi and said he would “always be friends with Modi.”

The US President had earlier sparked tensions by imposing 50% tariffs on India and criticizing its Russian oil imports. Trump walked back his “lost India to China” remark, insisting that bilateral relations remain strong. He emphasized that India and the US share a “special relationship,” despite current disagreements.

River Yamuna continues to flow above danger level, parts of the city continue to face a flood-like situation