Bengal is gearing up for Kali Puja with elaborate pandals, colourful decorations and illuminated streets. Artisans put finishing touches on Goddess Kali idols, while organisers prepare lighting, crowd management and safety arrangements ahead of the festival
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Delhi continued to grapple with hazardous air pollution on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 482. Several parts of the national capital recorded severe pollution levels, with Punjabi Bagh reporting the highest AQI at 446. As the city struggles with deteriorating air quality, the Centre has said it is monitoring meteorological conditions and taking necessary action to tackle the pollution.
Indian Army soldiers deployed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nowshera sector celebrate Diwali with prayers, diyas and fireworks while remaining on duty along the Line of Control
Iranians gathered outside the former US Embassy in Tehran on November 4 to mark the anniversary of the 1979 seizure, with anti-American demonstrations, flags, banners and displays commemorating the event
Alia Bhatt and Neetu Kapoor turned up to cheer for Ranbir Kapoor as he played Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayana: Part 1. The red carpet dazzled with stars from the industry
From Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Karnataka, Telangana and Rajasthan, BJP leaders and workers take part in rallies, marches and public awareness campaigns under the party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' slogan
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the party's 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, Punjab, on November 4, targeting the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government over drug abuse and governance. Rahul Gandhi also paid tribute to late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and recalled their first meeting
India beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI of the five-match series on Wednesday, with Virat Kohli making 74 in a rain-hit chase. Frequent interruptions altered the contest before India’s target was reset to 143 in 32 overs under the DLS method. Kohli then anchored the chase as India reached 143 for five in 22.4 overs. The win came after a few late stumbles, but India had already done the hard work in difficult conditions. Shubman Gill scored 37 and added 113 runs with Kohli for the second wicket. Arshdeep Singh took 4/70, Gurnoor Brar returned 3/44, and Anshul Kamboj claimed 2/22 as New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. Tim Seifert top-scored with 38 at the top. Glenn Phillips made 30 as he tried to hold the innings together.
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