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President Donald Trump is set to participate in a Diwali celebration at the White House this Friday. The event will take place in the Oval Office, continuing a tradition that began with President George W. Bush. President Barack Obama was the first to light a lamp during a White House ceremony in 2009. Last year, India's Ambassador Vinay Kwatra joined Trump to celebrate Diwali by lighting a lamp.

Maruti Suzuki has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Telangana transport department for test tracks. The company will set up twelve automated driving licence test tracks across six locations in the state. Each track will feature advanced technology including high-definition cameras and RFID sensors for comprehensive testing. This initiative is part of Maruti Suzuki's corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at improving road safety.

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AISTA has urged the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar amid ongoing protests by farmers. The association supports the current fair and remunerative price for sugarcane set for the 2026-27 season. Stakeholders had previously accepted this price, according to AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani. Additionally, they have proposed a new payment system for farmers and seek loan relief for ethanol projects.

Off Campus Season 2 will premiere on Prime Video on April 28, 2027, shifting the spotlight to Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis. Based on Elle Kennedy's novel The Score, the new season will also feature returning favourites Hannah and Garrett. Allie's complicated love life and Hunter Davenport's arrival could fuel fresh drama.

Malayalam actress Athulya Chandra and two others have been arrested in Kerala after a doctor accused them of luring him to a Kochi flat and assaulting him. He alleged that the group stole gadgets worth Rs 3.25 lakh. Twelve people have been named in the case, while police investigate the motive and possible honey-trap angle.

Susan Saint James, beloved actress and talented performer, passed away at 80 after battling metastatic pancreatic cancer. She married three times. Her final marriage was to Dick Ebersol, with whom she shared three sons. Her death serves as a poignant reminder of the severe impact of pancreatic cancer, typically diagnosed in later stages.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced extraORDINARY as the theme of its 2027 Met Gala exhibition, running from May 9, 2027, to January 9, 2028. The show will explore the hidden meaning of everyday objects through fashion and design. It replaces a planned John Galliano retrospective, scrapped following criticism over his past remarks.

Paraguay's Ueno Bank has collapsed, leaving customers locked out of their accounts and prompting nationwide protests. President Santiago Pea faces impeachment while being linked to the bank's swift downfall amid allegations of misconduct. The Central Bank had found serious issues with Uenos lending practices prior to its seizure, which caused it to be declared insolvent. Regulators found that the bank issued loans beyond legal limits without proper categorization.

US President Donald Trump linked the recent decline in the stock market to Democratic victories in the midterm elections. He mentioned that retirement savings have been impacted due to the market loss. While the stock market experienced a steep sell-off, the Nasdaq Composite fell significantly. Concerns about restrictions related to technology companies contributed to the downturn in market performance.

Mumbai: The Sensex on Thursday notched up its biggest single-day gains since April as overseas funds bought the most into Indian stocks in more than two years. The US midterm results sank oil prices and buoyed bets a Democratic congressional control would limit White House policy flip-flops and discourage artificial intelligence-heavy trades.Foreign institutional investors (FII) bought 14,975 crore worth of stock, provisional data on the NSE showed. This was the single-biggest daily buying by ov

New York: Indian-born democratic socialist Nithya Raman has been elected Mayor of Los Angeles, scripting history as she becomes the first South Asian mayor of the nation's second-largest city.Raman, 45, who was a Los Angeles City Council member, defeated incumbent 73-year-old Karen Bass in the November 3 mid-term elections.Also read: Democrats' US midterm sweep may give India more room to negotiate a balanced trade deal with TrumpWith this victory, America's two largest cities - New York and Los

The sixth episode of Black Clover Season 2 will air on November 7, 2026. It will continue the Spade Kingdom Raid storyline. Vanica Zogratis will be fighting against Charlotte Roselei, Rill Boismortier and Noelle Silva. The episode will also show us how Noelle's new powers have improved. The show is being streamed on Crunchyroll.

The Nov. 915 horoscope singles out Cancer, Virgo and Libra for potential gains in money and work.Cancer could find a partner for a stalled project, while Virgo may feel ready to ask for better pay.

The Bombay High Court affirmed that the Representation of the People Act remains effective during the electoral rolls revision process. It directed the Electoral Registration Officer of Santa Cruz to include the family names in the voter list. The family had applied for a change of address, but their request was initially denied. Following multiple rejections from electoral officials, the court intervened to ensure their voting rights.

Mumbai: Former Tata trustee Mehli Mistry has challenged his removal as a trustee of Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Bai Hirabai Charitable Institution (BHJTNCI), arguing that the decision was invalid and that some trustees who voted against his reappointment were themselves ineligible.In a series of rejoinders filed with the deputy charity commissioner for Greater Mumbai Region, Mistry has argued that the trust deed does not prescribe a fixed tenure for trustees or specify citizenship or tax residency as a

ArcelorMittal reported a net loss of USD 391 million for the September quarter due to rising energy costs. The company's sales increased to USD 16,466 million while steel production saw a slight rise. Adjusted net income grew to USD 0.9 billion, indicating improvement in earnings capacity over time. AMNS India, its joint venture with Nippon Steel, also reported increased EBITDA for the same period.

Adani CNG prices in Ahmedabad have crossed Rs 100 per kg for the first time in history. This price hike has increased rates from Rs 98.47 to Rs 100.77 per kg. In Vadodara, CNG prices have also risen, reaching Rs 98.95 per kg recently. Currently, petrol prices in Ahmedabad are slightly higher at Rs 101.83 per litre. These changes have brought CNG prices closer to petrol rates in the region.