{
  "id": 11831893,
  "title": "India News Live Updates, 4 October 2026: SIT probe in Ram Mandir donation row expanded, says Vishwa Hindu Parishad President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/india-news-live-updates-4-october-2026-sit-probe-in-ram-mandir-11831893",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/today-india-breaking-news-live-updates-04-october-2026-vhp-alok-kumar-ram-mandir-donation-row-sit-probe-gst-arrest-powers-asian-games-10905794/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar announced that the Ram Mandir donation controversy will no longer be used for political gains. The VHP has admitted to the embezzlement of funds meant for temple contributions and pledged to hold those responsible fully accountable. In response to court recommendations, the Uttar Pradesh government has broadened the Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by the Inspector General of Police, to incorporate a forensic accounting expert, an auditor, and more seasoned police personnel to ensure a thorough and unbiased investigation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "India News Live Updates, 4 October 2026: SIT probe in Ram Mandir donation row expanded, says Vishwa Hindu Parishad President",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/india-news-live-updates-4-october-2026-sit-probe-in-ram-mandir",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:47:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "HT Morning Brief October 4: India women rule Asian Games hockey again; IIT-B director quizzed over suicide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ht-morning-brief-october-4-india-women-rule-asian-games-hockey-again",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:18:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}