Kolkata Police averted a potential suicide attempt as a distressed 40-year-old man threatened to jump off a busy city bridge. Facing personal and financial difficulties, the man was persuaded to step down after police, along with the Disaster Management Group, engaged in conversation. Employing a unique strategy, officers offered employment and a biryani packet, ensuring the man's safe return. The incident, causing traffic disruption, underscores the importance of prompt intervention in mental health crises. Authorities express relief, emphasizing the potential dangers the man faced if the situation had escalated.

White marble idol of Ram Lalla, crafted by Rajasthan's sculptor Satyanarayan Pandey, finds a home in Ayodhya's grand temple. Although it didn't secure a place in the sanctum sanctorum, this intricately carved 51-inch idol showcases Lord Ram holding a golden bow and arrow, surrounded by smaller sculptures depicting various incarnations of Lord Vishnu. While Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj's black stone idol graces the temple's main sanctum, Pandey's masterpiece highlights remarkable craftsmanship and will have its own special place within the temple, a testament to the diversity of artistic contributions.

In Mumbai's Mira Road suburb, bulldozers accompanied by a large police force dismantled "illegal" constructions following clashes related to the Ram Temple rally. Videos showed two groups hurling stones, leading to arrests of over a dozen people. The clashes occurred during a Shri Ram Shobha Yatra, resulting in injuries. Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of severe consequences for those disrupting law and order. Deputy Commissioner of Police Jayant Bajbale stated the situation is under control after a flag march, with 13 accused detained, and efforts to identify others underway through CCTV footage.

A clash unfolded in Guwahati as nearly 5,000 Congress workers, including Rahul Gandhi, were halted by police during the restart of the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam. Accusing the Assam government of hindering their march, the confrontation led to police using lathi-charge to disperse the gathering. Rahul Gandhi emphasized the party's commitment to maintaining order while alleging that the Union Home Minister instructed the CM to prevent his meeting with students. He criticized restrictions on language and history, asserting efforts to "enslave" North East and Indian students. Tensions rise in the ongoing political face-off.

As Ayodhya's Ram Temple opens, Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das joyfully likens the scene to 'Treta Yug,' recalling Lord Ram's era. The Nagari, pure post-Pran Pratishtha, witnesses unprecedented crowds seeking darshan. Chief Priest anticipates sustained enthusiasm. He credits the turnout to 4,000 saints bringing devotees. The consecration ceremony on Monday marks the beginning of Ram Rajya, promising harmony and equality. However, the sheer number of visitors poses a challenge, prompting heightened security measures along the 13-km Ram Path. The Bhakti Path experiences an unforeseen crowd, with authorities managing the influx using barricades and ropes.

Highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of globalisation, India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, criticized its negative impact on economic power concentration during an address in Lagos. He remarked that currency, trade, and tourism have become "weapons," controlled by a few regions, fostering dependency. Jaishankar emphasized a reluctance to alter the 1945-established world order, limiting opportunities for others. He stated, "The world was diverse and it was distorted by the period of Western domination." While acknowledging positive aspects, he noted globalisation's economic concentration challenges. The minister's insights were shared during an interaction session at the Nigerian Institute Of International Affairs.

The highly anticipated opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya drew massive crowds as devotees flocked to witness the historic moment following the consecration ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands gathered as early as 3 am, eagerly awaiting entry, with gates open from 7 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 7 pm. PM Modi, expressing his emotions on Twitter, shared the extraordinary moment and later addressed a gathering of seers and Ram Janmabhoomi movement associates. The temple's construction, concluding a prolonged legal battle, symbolizes India's maturity in dispute resolution, emphasized the Prime Minister in a powerful speech.

Coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha', three babies were delivered by cesarean operation at a hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. At the same time, a 42-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Thane city had a 'muhurat delivery'. A Muslim woman in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad also gave birth to a boy and named him Ram Rahim to signify Hindu-Muslim unity. The births of babies named after Lord Ram on the day of the Ayodhya temple consecration underscored the spiritual and unifying essence of the historic milestone. The celebrations highlighted India's cultural heritage while the newborns marked the dawn of a new era centered around the ideals of Lord Ram.   

"The light of Suryavanshi Lord Shri Ram always energizes devotees worldwide. My resolution got strengthened after the auspicious Ayodhya visit that people of India should have solar rooftops," said PM Modi on social media. Announcing his first decision after returning from the Ram temple consecration ceremony, the PM stated, "Our government will launch 'Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana' targeting installation of solar rooftops on 1 crore houses." He added, "This will not only reduce electricity bills of poor and middle class, but also make India self-reliant in energy." Earlier, Modi had presided over the 'pran pratishtha' of the Ayodhya Ram temple. The PM said the solar scheme will "reduce electricity bill of poor and middle class, but will also make India self-reliant in energy sector."

"Our Ram has finally arrived," said PM Modi addressing the gathering at the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya's Ram Temple. "I'm witnessing the divine in the sanctum sanctorum. There's a lump in my throat," he added emotionally. The PM said, "After unprecedented patience and sacrifice, Lord Ram has arrived. Ram Lalla will no longer live in a tent." Equating the event to "breaking free of slavery mindset," Modi termed it the "dawn of a new era," saying the date will be eternally remembered. He sought forgiveness for the long wait, saying "There must have been some lapse." Calling it Ram's blessing to witness this historic moment, the PM congratulated the nation, saying the consecration is "Not a date on the calendar, but a dawn of a new era." [Video: @narendramodi]