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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. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2AZEBei via IFTTT

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Karwa Chauth is a festival in India that celebrates the bond between married couples. The festival involves fasting for the health and longevity of the husband, prayers for eternal love between the couple, and breaking the fast at the sight of the moon. It is celebrated primarily in Northern India and falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik. On this day, people exchange greetings and wishes, expressing their love and well wishes for married couples. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0xFXMs1 via IFTTT

Qatar has positioned itself as a key mediator in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, showcasing its role as the Middle East's go-between. Qatar has spent years building relationships with various actors in the region, from Hamas to Israel. Its involvement in the crisis is seen as a test of its ability to prove its usefulness to Western allies and cement its position as a critical partner. Qatar's wealth and diplomatic efforts have won praise from the US and Israel. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kgYvc7n via IFTTT

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. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4JGlrKS via IFTTT

The Indian hockey team survived some anxious moments to avenge its Asian Games loss with a 2-1 win over China and continue its rampaging run at the women's Asian Champions Trophy on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OWTCuPV via IFTTT

Following their comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Monday, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi credited his team's confidence to their previous successful run chase against Pakistan. Afghanistan on Monday confidently pursued a target of 242 against Sri Lanka, losing only three wickets, marking their first World Cup triumph against the Islanders. Shahidi was referring to Afghanistan's impressive eight-wicket victory over Babar Azam's Pakistan side in Chennai on October 23. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ksAnwYf via IFTTT