{
  "id": 3726529,
  "title": "No human chief guest? Rs1.2 million robot steals Ujjain show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/no-human-chief-guest-rs1-2-million-robot-steals-ujjain-show",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:42:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/no-human-chief-guest-rs12-million-robot-steals-ujjain-show-1.500654124"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Rs 12 lakh humanoid robot took center stage as the chief guest at the inauguration of a sandwich shop in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The unusual ceremony occurred on Sunday, August 23, and attracted attention from guests and passersby. The Bidyut Innovation company, based in Indore, brought the robot to the event, which was accompanied by armed security personnel. The humanoid robot greeted attendees with handshakes, received a traditional welcome by being draped in a cloth, and even participated in a traditional puja before showcasing its dance skills. The spectacle quickly gained attention on social media, highlighting how advanced technology is becoming part of daily life in India, even in seemingly ordinary settings.",
  "summary": "The inauguration of a sandwich shop in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain took an unexpected, futuristic turn when a Rs 12 lakh humanoid robot was invited to serve as the chief guest. The unusual ceremony took place on Sunday, August 23, when the robot arrived at the newly opened sandwich outlet, drawing attention from guests and onlookers. It was brought to the event by Indore-based Bidyut Innovation and…",
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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."
}