8 ft-tall gold-plated marble throne for Ram Lalla idol

The Ram temple in Ayodhya will have an eight-foot-tall gold-plated marble throne for Ram Lalla's idol. The throne, being made by artisans in Rajasthan, will reach Ayodhya by December 15. The temple construction work has been intensified, with the ground floor expected to be ready by the same date. Ram devotees have also donated gold and silver items which will be melted down for safekeeping. The first floor is 80% complete, and the construction of the sanctum sanctorum is finished. The work on other areas of the temple is also progressing.

November 01, 2023 at 01:42AM

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Customs fails to detect passenger with 1kg gold concealed in rectum

October 31, 2023 at 11:20PM

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Why more Chinese are risking their lives to enter US

These migrants often embark on a perilous journey across eight Latin American countries to reach the US southern border. Their journey typically begins in Ecuador, one of the few Latin American nations that offer visa-free travel for Chinese citizens. From Ecuador, they move to Necoclí in Colombia, which serves as a starting point to traverse the dangerous Darién Gap, a dense forest and swampy terrain connecting Central and South America. Throughout this journey, these migrants face numerous threats, including robbery, abuse, and even death.

October 30, 2023 at 12:33PM

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Maratha quota agitators torch 2 NCP MLAs’ homes, offices

Protesters in Marathwada's Beed district set fire to the bungalow of NCP MLA Prakash Solanke, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. There were also reports of self-immolation attempts. Several other properties, including the NCP district headquarters and a hotel, were torched. Authorities imposed curbs on gatherings in the area and most government offices were shut. Protesters also targeted the office of a BJP MLA in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

October 31, 2023 at 01:25AM

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Kerala Convention Centre blasts: 'Had just closed eyes to pray, then there were blasts & fire'

A 14-year-old boy named Ashwin and several others were injured in back-to-back explosions at a prayer session in Kochi. Ashwin, who had traveled with his mother to the venue, suffered hand and face injuries. A nurse named Aksa also suffered burns on her hands. Attendees stated that the organizers had given a safety demonstration, which helped reduce casualties. One attendee named Abhishek risked his life to save elderly people and had to be shifted to the ICU due to smoke inhalation.

October 30, 2023 at 03:14AM

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Mob storms Russian airport to protest flight from Israel

Hundreds of people entered the main airport in Russia's Dagestan region on Sunday and went onto the landing field to protest the arrival of an airplane from Tel Aviv, Israel.This incident was reported by Russian news agencies and on social media. As a result of the protest, the airport in Makhachkala, which is the capital of this mainly Muslim region, had to be closed, and the police were called to the scene. As of now, there are no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.

October 30, 2023 at 01:18AM

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Assembly polls: Congress announces six guarantees in Telangana

October 29, 2023 at 10:59PM

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Indian pacers look best in the world: Wasim Akram

Mohammed Shami led an inspired bowling display as India hammered England by 100 runs on Sunday to stay unbeaten in the World Cup and all but push the defending champions out of the semi-final race.

October 29, 2023 at 11:49PM

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Winter to be warmer this year, says climate outlook forum

The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) has predicted a warmer-than-normal winter till December across most parts of India. The outlook indicates that maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal over most parts of South Asia, including India. The highest probabilities of above-normal night temperatures are likely over parts of west coast, central, northwest, northeast, and peninsular India. While some northeastern states and extreme north India may experience normal temperatures.

October 29, 2023 at 02:01AM

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Para-athletes make history with record 111-medal haul at Asiad

India's differently abled athletes made history at the Para Asian Games in Hangzhou, winning a record-breaking 111 medals, including 29 gold. This surpassed India's previous highest medal tally in any major multisport event. The athletes' success reflects the government's support through initiatives such as the Khelo India scheme and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme. The Paralympic Committee of India president expressed hope that the country's para-athletes will achieve even greater success at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

October 29, 2023 at 04:12AM

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