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#13105673

17 December 2025

Workers use a tractor to level the ground at a dried-up portion of a riverbed as part of preparations ahead of the Hindu Magh Mela festival on the banks of Sangam, in Prayagraj, India, on December 17, 2025.

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#13105677

17 December 2025

Workers use a tractor to level the ground at a dried-up portion of a riverbed as part of preparations ahead of the Hindu Magh Mela festival on the banks of Sangam, in Prayagraj, India, on December 17, 2025.

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#13091060

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) gather at the ground waiting for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention to start in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091066

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) gather at the ground waiting for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention to start in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091059

13 December 2025

A cadre of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) sleeps on the ground of the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13082933

11 December 2025

A young Iranian boy sits on an Israeli flag placed on the ground at the entrance of a sports hall during a celebration introducing Iran's 1404 Lady of the Year, held in commemoration of National Mother's Day in downtown Tehran, Iran, on December 10, 2025. The Lady of the Year Ceremony in Iran is similar to international Miss contests. However, in this event, a group called Mesl-e Haniyeh introduces an Iranian woman or girl who achieves accomplishments in cultural, sports, religious, hijab, or scientific fields.

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#13082940

11 December 2025

An Iranian man holds national flags as he stands beside the U.S. flag placed on the ground at the entrance of a sports hall during a celebration introducing Iran's 1404 Lady of the Year, held in commemoration of National Mother's Day in downtown Tehran, Iran, on December 10, 2025. The Lady of the Year Ceremony in Iran is similar to international Miss contests. However, in this event, a group called Mesl-e Haniyeh introduces an Iranian woman or girl who achieves accomplishments in cultural, sports, religious, hijab, or scientific fields.

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#13082941

11 December 2025

An Iranian man holds national flags as he stands beside the U.S. flag placed on the ground at the entrance of a sports hall during a celebration introducing Iran's 1404 Lady of the Year, held in commemoration of National Mother's Day in downtown Tehran, Iran, on December 10, 2025. The Lady of the Year Ceremony in Iran is similar to international Miss contests. However, in this event, a group called Mesl-e Haniyeh introduces an Iranian woman or girl who achieves accomplishments in cultural, sports, religious, hijab, or scientific fields.

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#13073761

8 December 2025

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, mark their land during the land allotment of the temporary tents ahead of the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, on December 8, 2025.

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#13073762

8 December 2025

Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, mark their land during the land allotment of the temporary tents ahead of the Magh Mela festival in Prayagraj, India, on December 8, 2025.

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#13068617

7 December 2025

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar refers to Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, who attends the Gita Chanting at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India, on December 7, 2025.

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#13068568

7 December 2025

Swami Gyananandaji Maharaj, in the center, discusses with Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, on the left, at the Gita Chanting at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India, on December 7, 2025.

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#13068569

7 December 2025

Swami Gyananandaji Maharaj, in the center, discusses with Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, on the left, at the Gita Chanting at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India, on December 7, 2025.

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#13068602

7 December 2025

A Hindu holy man (sadhu) attends a mass Bhagavad Gita chanting event as lakhs of devotees gather at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India, on December 7, 2025. Multiple ashrams and organizations set up stages as participants take part in the collective recitation of hymns in an attempt to set a record.

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#13068629

7 December 2025

Swami Gyananandaji Maharaj, on the right, and Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, on the left, participate in the Gita Chanting at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India, on December 7, 2025.

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#13068652

7 December 2025

A Hindu holy man (sadhu) attends a mass Bhagavad Gita chanting event as lakhs of devotees gather at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India, on December 7, 2025. Multiple ashrams and organizations set up stages as participants take part in the collective recitation of hymns in an attempt to set a record.

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