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Goa Lord Ram statue: Various programmes are being held from November 27 to December 7 to mark the 550 years of the mutt tradition. The mutt premises in Goa was constructed at Partagal village in Canacona (South Goa district) 370 years ago, Dempo said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg for the G-20 Summit. He received a warm welcome and engaged in bilateral discussions with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The Prime Minister also met with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and discussed investment opportunities. He witnessed a cultural performance reflecting the enduring connection between India and South Africa.

On Friday night, a fierce blaze engulfed a slum adjacent to Rithala Metro Station in Delhi, prompting an all-night battle from firefighters. Sadly, one life was lost amid the chaos, and a child sustained injuries, necessitating transport to Safdarjung Hospital. Investigations into the cause of the fire are underway as officials evaluate the extent of the destruction.

BJP veteran Vijay Kumar Malhotra, 94, and the first president of the Delhi unit, passed away on Tuesday. His demise came a day after the Delhi BJP inaugurated its new permanent office. Malhotra was lauded for his simplicity, public service, and significant contributions to expanding Jan Sangh in Delhi.

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya and was welcomed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During his visit, UP Cabinet Minister Surya Pratap Shahi highlighted the cultural connection between Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mauritius.

The Khyber district administration has mandated that all Afghan nationals obtain passports and conduct business legally, setting an August 31 deadline. Simultaneously, a Landi Kotal resident accused a Tehsildar of unlawfully detaining his brother over a monetary dispute.

Myanmar experienced a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. The National Center for Seismology reported the event. It occurred at a shallow depth, increasing the risk of aftershocks. Earlier, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake also hit Myanmar. The country is prone to earthquakes due to its location between tectonic plates. A major fault line elevates seismic risk for several key cities including Yangon.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a three-day visit to Moscow to reinforce the strong India-Russia partnership amid rising tensions with the US over increased tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil imports. He will co-chair the 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission and hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral ties and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict.