The Ram Janmabhoomi temple has detailed carvings on its walls that show the life and stories of Lord Ram, making the temple look like the Ramayana told in pictures.
India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi on Saturday said wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh is being monitored by the strength and conditioning team
'This will split the Marathi and Shiv Sena vote.' 'The BJP has conducted 3 surveys indicating they shall secure 109 seats in the BMC.' 'They do not wish for the Shinde Sena to demonstrate excessive strength in the BMC.' 'If the Thackerays secure 60-70 seats, that will affect Shinde's seats.'
As Bihar gears up for the assembly election results on Friday, preparations are in full swing with workers making sweets to celebrate, security personnel guarding strong rooms, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offering prayers at the Patna Sahib gurdwara.
Glimpses from the massive security crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir, as police and paramilitary forces launch coordinated raids to dismantle the terror network.
An accidental explosion on Friday, November 14, night ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killing nine people and injuring 27 others.
The National Democratic Alliance is busy with government formation in Bihar after its historic victory, and plans to distribute ministerial portfolios using the same formula as ticket allocation. Nitish Kumar will stay on as chief minister, while the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) are likely to get one deputy chief minister each.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi, along with MNS, held a protest march in Mumbai against alleged irregularities in the voters list, claiming it favors the ruling BJP. Key leaders participated and addressed a rally highlighting issues like multiple entries and wrongful deletions.
United States President Donald John Trump signs the funding bill to end the US government shutdown at the White House, November 12, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran headquarters in Tehran, underscoring his administration's focus on advancing the country's nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
as Diwali approaches, homes and markets across India come alive with colour, light, and excitement.
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On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, fresh snowfall in Gulmarg and other upper areas of Kashmir surprised everyone.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 83th birthday, fans in Kolkata celebrated their idol's big day in a temple dedicated to the star.
Unlike his National Democratic Alliance allies who rushed to the spotlight soon after the NDA won a historic mandate in the 2025 Bihar assembly election, Nitish Kumar stayed away from the public eye on Friday, November 14.
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrates his victory in the 2025 New York City mayoral race at an election night rally in Brooklyn, New York.
'I don't think it is right to remove him over one lapse. The focus should be on restoring operations, not on removing a key management personnel.'
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, tourists, locals, and students came together to celebrate Diwali at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, lighting thousands of diyas that illuminated the iconic landmark and its surroundings.
After constantly threatening China with 100% plus tariffs, US President Donald John Trump was all chummy when he met Chinese President Xi Jinping at Gimhae international airport during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal has reiterated that the party would never join hands with "those who indulge in violence".
With the opening of the 10.99-km 'Phase 2B', the city's first fully underground metro corridor covering a distance of 33.5 km between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the western suburbs, became completely operational from Thursday.
Most CNG pumps, including those operated by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), saw long queues from early morning, particularly of black-yellow taxis and autorickshaws, with several drivers reporting wait times of three to four hours, compared to the usual 15 to 30 minutes.
The clinics are expected to operate for at least two hours daily, particularly between September and March -- the period when air pollution levels are typically high.
'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.'
Glimpses of Indian Army personnel celebrating Diwali along the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu.
Customers flocked to the Apple Store in New Delhi to experience and buy the newly launched iPhone 17.
Leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi reacts as she is applauded after being elected as prime minister, October 21, 2025
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, on Sarvapitri Amavasya, the last and most important day of Pitru Paksha, hundreds of Mumbaikars gathered at the Banganga lake in Walkeshwar, south Mumbai, to pay homage to their ancestors.
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, accompanied by his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, left his home to begin a five-year prison sentence at Sante prison for criminal conspiracy over attempts to raise campaign funds from Libya. Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, is the first former French leader to be incarcerated in modern times.
Security has been heightened in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, after an exchange of fire between terrorists and the police.
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
'We want our girls to bring their A game on the day. We want them to take it just as a game because the World Cup is a long campaign.'
Glimpses from the Indian Air Force's dress rehearsal in Ghaziabad ahead of Air Force Day.
'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'
A Mumbai police officer shot and killed a hostage taker who was holding 17 children and two women in a studio. The officer fired in self-defense after the hostage taker pointed a gun at him.
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani and two of his most prominent backers, United States Senator Bernie Sanders and US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, framed his election as a one-on-one battle versus President Donald Trump and his administration at a raucous rally at the Forest Hills stadium in New York City's Queens borough.
A view of the Dhauladhar range covered in snow as Dharamsala receives fresh snowfall on Sunday.
'Age matters and the way Tejashwi has been doing an aggressive campaign, only a young leader like him can do it.'
A monorail train tilted during a test run at Wadala depot in Mumbai. No passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred during signalling trials, and the train suffered some damage.
Rohit Arya, who held 17 children and two adults hostage in Mumbai, had installed motion sensors and misdirected CCTVs to protect himself, according to police.
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