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#13229597

23 January 2026

In Hanyuan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 13, 2025, a historic section of the Silk Road runs through this region, once serving as a route by which local spices, including the renowned Sichuan pepper, are transported to major Chinese cities. This ancient pathway bears witness to the commercial and cultural exchanges that shape the region's gastronomic heritage and cultural richness.

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#13228024

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles.

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#13228027

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajodhya road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajodhya Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228033

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajodhya road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajodhya Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228034

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228037

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228044

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles.

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#13223143

21 January 2026

A building is seen from the second floor of the ring road in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 20, 2026.

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#13223144

21 January 2026

An apartment building is seen from the second floor of the ring road in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 20, 2026.

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#13212337

18 January 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the 35-km-long Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on January 18, 2026.

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#13192060

14 January 2026

A construction worker stands near an open manhole during street maintenance works in New York City, United States, in October 2025.

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#13187468

12 January 2026

Horseback protesters from the Coalition of United Human Settlements of the Sierra de Santa Catarina in the Tlahuac borough of Mexico City block the Paso del Conejo road to demand the immediate suspension of the Administrative Recovery of Conservation Land proceedings taking place in the Sierra Santa Catarina. They argue that these actions violate their rights and are carried out without prior dialogue, as some people allegedly purchase land in the area, which is a protected zone and therefore no urban settlements are permitted, in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 12, 2026.

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#13187475

12 January 2026

Horseback protesters from the Coalition of United Human Settlements of the Sierra de Santa Catarina in the Tlahuac borough of Mexico City block the Paso del Conejo road to demand the immediate suspension of the Administrative Recovery of Conservation Land proceedings taking place in the Sierra Santa Catarina. They argue that these actions violate their rights and are carried out without prior dialogue, as some people allegedly purchase land in the area, which is a protected zone and therefore no urban settlements are permitted, in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 12, 2026.

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#13187476

12 January 2026

Horseback protesters from the Coalition of United Human Settlements of the Sierra de Santa Catarina in the Tlahuac borough of Mexico City block the Paso del Conejo road to demand the immediate suspension of the Administrative Recovery of Conservation Land proceedings taking place in the Sierra Santa Catarina. They argue that these actions violate their rights and are carried out without prior dialogue, as some people allegedly purchase land in the area, which is a protected zone and therefore no urban settlements are permitted, in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 12, 2026.

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#13187477

12 January 2026

Horseback protesters from the Coalition of United Human Settlements of the Sierra de Santa Catarina in the Tlahuac borough of Mexico City block the Paso del Conejo road to demand the immediate suspension of the Administrative Recovery of Conservation Land proceedings taking place in the Sierra Santa Catarina. They argue that these actions violate their rights and are carried out without prior dialogue, as some people allegedly purchase land in the area, which is a protected zone and therefore no urban settlements are permitted, in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 12, 2026.

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#13187478

12 January 2026

Horseback protesters from the Coalition of United Human Settlements of the Sierra de Santa Catarina in the Tlahuac borough of Mexico City block the Paso del Conejo road to demand the immediate suspension of the Administrative Recovery of Conservation Land proceedings taking place in the Sierra Santa Catarina. They argue that these actions violate their rights and are carried out without prior dialogue, as some people allegedly purchase land in the area, which is a protected zone and therefore no urban settlements are permitted, in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 12, 2026.

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