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WorldPhoto: News18 HindiDuring Navratri 2026, specific rules govern the lighting of the Akhand Jyoti, including the choice between ghee or oil, the auspicious timing for installation, and the correct direction to place the lamp. If the Jyoti extinguishes during worship, there are prescribed remedies to follow calmly. These guidelines ensure the ritual is performed correctly and respectfully.
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SciencePhoto: News18 HindiOn October 11, a depression over Mannar Bay is expected to cause strong winds up to 75 km/h and rainfall in 21 Indian states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for regions including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. Cities like Meerut, Agra, Patna, Gaya, Ranchi, Bhopal, and Indore should monitor local forecasts closely.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 TechDuring the CJP-led protests in Delhi, youth activists used advanced counter-surveillance methods to avoid police detection. They employed burner phones, encrypted messaging apps like Signal, and decentralized communication to coordinate across Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. Security agencies tracked digital footprints and social media, but protesters used disappearing messages and disposable devices to bypass monitoring and preemptive arrests.
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PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarIn Delhi, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and left student groups announced a protest at Jantar Mantar but were stopped by Delhi Police and paramilitary forces before reaching the site. Hundreds, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, were detained. BJP MP Sambit Patra claimed the protest aimed to hold Delhi hostage and accused protesters of attempting arson and violence, calling Rahul Gandhi incompetent.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentSocial media star Mr. Faizu, also known as Faisal Sheikh, got married in Medina, marking a new chapter in his life. He surprised fans by sharing beautiful wedding photos, including the first glimpse of his bride dressed in a red outfit. Mr. Faizu wore a white sherwani. However, he has not yet revealed his wife's name.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaBJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized the CJP protest, calling it an attempt to promote anarchy. He stated that India's democracy has rejected such efforts and emphasized that the country will be governed through Parliament, not streets. He highlighted BJP's recent election wins in Assam, Nandigram, and Puducherry despite ongoing unrest in Delhi. Prasad accused CJP of shadowboxing for AAP and said protests are being misused due to electoral losses.
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Photo: News18 HindiDuring Navratri 2026, specific rules govern the lighting of the Akhand Jyoti, including the choice between ghee or oil, the auspicious timing for installation, and the correct direction to place the lamp. If the Jyoti extinguishes during worship, there are prescribed remedies to follow calmly. These guidelines ensure the ritual is performed correctly and respectfully.
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