Ram Mandir donation theft case has entered a crucial financial scrutiny phase, with police seeking five years of banking records from seven banks linked to the accused and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Investigators are examining bank transactions, cash deposits, withdrawals and fund transfers to determine whether devotees' donations were diverted. Amid the expanding probe, the Ayodhya Bar Association has passed a resolution demanding a court-monitored CBI investigation into the Trust's financial affairs. The Bar has also announced that its members will not represent the accused, warning that any lawyer who does so will face a ₹5 lakh penalty per accused.

Cricket legend Virat Kohli and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma embarked on a spiritual journey to the holy city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The couple, known for their deep-rooted faith, first visited the iconic Ram Mandir, where they offered prayers and sought divine blessings. Following their visit to the temple, Virat and Anushka headed to the revered Hanuman Garhi Temple, another significant religious site in Ayodhya.