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Deepotsav 2025: Ayodhya to aim for new world record with 2.8 million earthen lamps at Saryu ghats

LUCKNOW, Oct. 12 -- The ninth edition of the Deepotsav in Ayodhya will aim to set a new world record by lighting 28 lakh (2.8 million) earthen lamps or diyas along the Saryu ghats on the Diwali eve on... Read More


Chinese woman calls off wedding, shocks ex-fiance by demanding $4,200 'hugging fee'

India, Oct. 12 -- A woman in central China has drawn widespread attention on social media after demanding a "hugging fee" from her former fiance following the cancellation of their wedding. (Also rea... Read More


When one country imposes tariffs, we will open doors to 10 others: Yogi Adityanath

VARANASI, Oct. 12 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday exhorted carpet exporters to turn challenges due to US tariffs into an opportunity to explore new markets and assured the government's f... Read More


Trio held for kidnapping, killing hawker over financial dispute

India, Oct. 12 -- A 47-year-old hawker was allegedly kidnapped by three men from Saki Naka to a bridge in Chheda Nagar, Ghatkopar, where they assaulted him to death. The accused then dumped his body i... Read More


Ramiz Raja forgets his mic is on, caught red-handed as he insults Babar Azam on live TV: 'Ab yeh drama karega'

India, Oct. 12 -- Former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja sparked controversy on Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa with an off-microphone comment. It was about the ... Read More


Delhi half marathon: Kenya's Matata, Lilian win in contrasting style

India, Oct. 12 -- Kenya's Alex Matata put the ghosts of his loss to two-time Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei in last year's Vedanta Delhi half marathon to rest by completing a commanding victory at ... Read More


"Understand your frustration for electing an MLA like Munirtnam Naidu": DK Shivakumar at RR Nagar Assembly

Bengaluru, Oct. 12 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday expressed 'empathy' for the residents of RR Nagar Assembly constituency over their choice of MLA, BJP's Muniratnam Naidu, ... Read More


BJP likely to announce first list of Bihar election candidates today in Patna: Sources

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in Delhi on Sunday, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President JP Nadda. ... Read More


"Almost done": Congress leader Akhilesh Singh on seat-sharing talks ahead of Bihar Polls

Patna, Oct. 12 -- As the 2025 Bihar elections approach, Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh informed that the process of seat-sharing is also reaching the final stage. He confirmed that the announc... Read More


Indian wolf finds place on IUCN Danger list; only 3,000 left in the wild

India, Oct. 12 -- In a first-ever global assessment, the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), one of the most ancient and elusive wolf lineages in the world, has officially entered the International Un... Read More