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WorldPhoto: News18 HindiIn Kumaon, the ancient tradition of creating Aipan art on doorsteps, courtyards, and temples during Diwali symbolizes welcoming Goddess Lakshmi and bringing prosperity. This practice, using materials like geru and rice, represents auspiciousness, purity, and happiness. It has been followed for centuries as a key part of Diwali festivities in the region.
News18 Hindi··Bageshwar
PoliticsPhoto: ABP Live HindiA new threat from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has emerged near Karachi, Pakistan. Terrorists disguised as tourists are receiving secret maritime training on Charna Island, 50 km from Karachi. They are learning scuba diving, combat swimming, and deep-water operations. Indian intelligence tracks this group, linked to LeT's marine wing, with training previously disrupted at PoK sites. Trainers belong to the Pakistani Markazi Muslim League, a LeT proxy group.
ABP Live Hindi··Karachi
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduOn November 6, 2026, actor Nora Fatehi appeared in a Delhi court as a witness in the ₹200 crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Additional Sessions Judge Gagandeep Singh issued fresh summons and expressed displeasure over her previous non-appearances. The court emphasized the seriousness of her attendance and warned against taking the court lightly. Proceedings are ongoing.
The Hindu··New Delhi
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportVirat Kohli, after retiring from Test cricket in May 2025, has entered a new phase of his career marked by greater freedom and expression. No longer burdened as India's primary batsman, Kohli has embraced a more exciting and authoritative style in white-ball cricket, showcasing a refreshed mindset and thrilling performances that have surprised fans and critics alike.
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PoliticsPhoto: ABP Live HindiOn November 6, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, will host his first Diwali Milan at his residence. The event will gather key Congress leaders nationwide and serve as a platform for informal discussions on the party's future political roadmap. Prominent leaders, including national secretaries and state presidents, will participate to strengthen internal dialogue and strategize for upcoming elections and parliamentary sessions.
ABP Live Hindi·
EntertainmentPhoto: News18The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced pollution control measures in Delhi-NCR from November 5 to 20, 2026. Restrictions target dust-generating construction and demolition activities, including roads, highways, flyovers, pipelines, and power transmission projects. Essential and critical projects are exempted. These steps aim to reduce the seasonal rise in air pollution during the Diwali period.
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News18 Hindi··Bageshwar
Photo: News18 HindiIn Kumaon, the ancient tradition of creating Aipan art on doorsteps, courtyards, and temples during Diwali symbolizes welcoming Goddess Lakshmi and bringing prosperity. This practice, using materials like geru and rice, represents auspiciousness, purity, and happiness. It has been followed for centuries as a key part of Diwali festivities in the region.
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