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On the occasion of Deepotsav 2025, the entire Ramnagari was illuminated with lamps to mark the arrival of Lord Shri Ram. A new Guinness World Record was set by lighting 2.9 million diyas on the 56 ghats of Ram Ki Paidi. After drone counting, the Guinness Book of World Records team officially announced this record.
This is the ninth consecutive time that Ayodhya has set a world record during Deepotsav. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Minister in Charge Surya Pratap Shahi, and other dignitaries witnessed this historic moment.
In a tense turn of events at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi Police detained 28 students on Saturday, including JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) President Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha Fatima.
The students were marching towards the Vasant Kunj police station in South Delhi to protest the alleged assault of students by members of the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
In a significant development, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of intense border clashes that resulted in numerous casualties. The agreement was reached during peace talks held in Doha, Qatar, on October 18, 2025, mediated by Qatar and Turkey.
With Diwali just around the corner, gold buying is in full swing across India as consumers and investors track daily rates to plan their festive purchases. Gold continues to be a preferred choice for gifting, jewelry, and investment, making its price updates highly relevant during this season.
The national capital woke up to a mild and hazy Sunday morning on October 19, with temperatures hovering around 22 °C at 7:30 am.
As the city enters Diwali week, visibility during the early hours dropped due to smog and stagnant winds, a recurring pre-festival concern. Air quality across the NCR region remains a serious concern.
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