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Apple released Step into the Light, a Diwali film directed by Raw Mango's Sanjay Garg. It was shot on iPhone 18 Pro at Tijara Fort in Rajasthan.

Malaika Arora attended Manish Malhotra's Diwali bash amid dating rumours with diamond merchant Harsh Mehta. Although the two reportedly avoided posing together, Harsh was seen arriving with Malaika and her sister Amrita.

Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, along with his wife and children, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Diwali to extend festive greetings. PM Modi shared pictures of their interaction on X and welcomed the family with a special message.

A 45-year-old cab driver, Shekar, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly murdering seven members of his wife's family, including his wife and a seven-year-old boy, over marital disputes.

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of J&K Police conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations in Srinagar, Budgam and Anantnag in connection with a 2023 UAPA case. Raids were carried out at several residential premises, with initial reports suggesting the recovery of documents and digital equipment

A leaked post-credit clip from Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana reportedly shows Sunny Deol making a powerful entry as Lord Hanuman, chanting Jai Shri Ram. The scene has sparked excitement among moviegoers, with reports claiming that the audience cheered louder for his appearance than for Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.

Dhanvantari Puja 2026 is an important Dhanteras ritual dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of Ayurveda and medicine. Devotees perform the puja at home to seek blessings for good health, healing and longevity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Pawar to enquire about his health, and the first photograph of the NCP (SP) chief from the hospital was shared by Congress leader Vishwajeet Kadam.

A juice sales counter at PVR INOX's Forum Mall multiplex in Bengaluru has been ordered shut after food safety officials reportedly found violations during an inspection. The action followed a complaint and a viral video in which a customer alleged that Pepsi was being served in previously used paper cups

As New York accelerates its transition to clean energy, Sajiun Electric CEO Richard Sajiun highlights the critical need for workforce development and skilled electricians to build and maintain the state's expanding infrastructure.

Manish Malhotra hosted a star-studded Diwali bash on Thursday, attended by several Bollywood celebrities and star kids, including Suhana Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Nysa Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, and others.

. Devotees mark the occasion by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera and purchasing precious metals. Buyers are advised to check BIS hallmark, HUID, gold rates, making charges and silver purity before making purchases.

The Sensex rose as much as 734.66 points or nearly 0.92 per cent to an intraday high of 79,959.48, compared with its previous close of 79,310.01. The 30-share index had opened at 79,413.66 and touched an intraday low of 79,016.05.

PSC has declared the Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 results, with 2,526 candidates qualifying for the interview stage. Candidates can check their results on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The shortlisted candidates will appear for the Personality Test, with the interview schedule to be announced separately.

Gold prices in Delhi jumped by Rs 2,200 per 10 grams to Rs 1,48,800, while silver gained Rs 1,500 per kg to Rs 1,94,500 ahead of Dhanteras 2026.

Amid renewed demonstrations, striking workers marched across France on Thursday to protest against the rising cost of living, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to take to the streets across the country, AFP reported.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accepted Rahul Gandhi's debate challenge, urging him to discuss the SIR exercise and other issues in Parliament. Shah said the government is ready to convene a special session if Congress formally requests one.

A Delhi-based company has surprised its employees with brand-new iPhone 16 smartphones as Diwali gifts. The gesture has gone viral on social media, with netizens praising the company for recognising its employees' contributions and making the festive occasion memorable.

Alia Bhatt shared adorable behind-the-scenes pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha from the sets of Ramayana as the film arrived in theatres. Praising her husband for his dedication, Alia wrote that he poured his heart and soul into the project.

Mehbooba Mufti has been re-elected PDP president for a fifth consecutive term. With the party weakened by defections and organisational setbacks since 2018, her biggest challenge will be to rebuild the organisation and regain its political relevance in Jammu and Kashmir.

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an illustrious career with the Portugal national team that spanned more than two decades. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner made the announcement through an emotional video message shared on his social media accounts.

The move is part of the tech giant's efforts to streamline operations and manage expenses as it increases spending on AI infrastructure and development. The development comes amid a wider wave of workforce reductions across the global technology sector, with several major companies announcing layoffs and restructuring plans in 2026.

Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday on November 5, with wishes pouring in from fans, former cricketers, celebrities & the cricket fraternity. Social media is flooded with heartfelt messages celebrating the Indian batting star's incredible career and achievements.

The case relates to an October 13 protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, during which the activists allegedly trespassed into the de-notified protest site and raised slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Former NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has intensified his political offensive against the BJP and the National Conference leadership, rejecting Ram Madhav's remarks about his Budgam rally. He reiterated his opposition to the BJP's policies in Jammu and Kashmir and indicated plans to build a broad-based movement for restoring people's rights and dignity.

Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session conducted by Indian stock exchanges every year on Diwali. The tradition is considered auspicious by many investors and traders, who believe that buying shares during this period brings prosperity and financial growth.

The controversy began in September 2024 after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddu preparation. CBI-led SIT charge sheet stated that laboratory tests found no lard or animal fat in the samples, while investigators alleged adulteration using vegetable oils

The incident reportedly occurred after a leaking cylinder came into contact with a lit oil lamp near a house entrance. CCTV footage captured the dramatic moment, showing the agent running away as flames engulfed the cylinder. Fire brigade personnel and police reached the spot following the incident.

Salman Khan grabbed attention with his casual appearance at film producer Ramesh Taurani's star-studded Diwali bash in Mumbai. A viral video shows Urvashi Rautela posing for the paparazzi when Salman makes his grand entry

A content creator shared a viral video claiming that the film initially played in 2D before switching to 3D and subsequently being paused. Viewers expressed disappointment over spending Rs 1,500 on the experience and urged the filmmakers and Cinepolis management to address the issue.

The minimum BMTC fare has increased from Rs 6 to Rs 10. Ashoka alleged that the hike would burden commuters, students and daily-wage workers. The Shakti scheme offering free bus travel to eligible women remains unaffected.

Abdul El-Sayed, born in Michigan to Egyptian parents, was elected as the first Muslim member of the US Senate on Wednesday. In his victory speech, El-Sayed jokingly addressed Vice President JD Vance as habibi, an Arabic term of endearment.

The move provides an alternative to Aadhaar, PAN cards and driving licences for applicants who do not possess these documents. Candidates can apply through the official JEE Main website within the prescribed deadlines.

The benchmark Nifty50 index reclaimed the 24,000 mark for the first time since September 4, according to data on Bloomberg. The large-cap gauge rose as much as 2.01 per cent to 24,442.20 in the intraday trade.

Fast cross-border payments require financial crime compliance built directly into payment infrastructure to ensure security, accountability, and fraud prevention across jurisdictions.

Democrat Chris Pappas has defeated Republican John E. Sununu in New Hampshire's Senate race, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. The 46-year-old celebrated his historic victory with his husband, Vann Bentley, and thanked him for his support.

A Kashmiri MBBS student from Sopore, Adnan Altaf Rathar, was found dead in Bangladesh after going missing for nearly two days. His family seeks urgent government intervention to repatriate his mortal remains, while JKSA approaches External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for assistance.

Amul has increased the prices of ghee and butter across India ahead of Diwali, with some products becoming costlier by up to Rs 50. The price revision, effective October 2, comes amid rising milk production costs and increased festive demand.

Gold prices in Delhi jumped 4,800 to 1,46,600 per 10 grams, while silver surged 9,000 to 1.93 lakh per kg on November 4. Festive demand, a weaker US dollar and a global bullion rally supported the recovery, with international gold rising 3% and silver gaining 4.5%.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, hours after being discharged from a hospital in Pune. PM Modi spoke to Pawar over the phone and advised him to take complete rest, Pawar's aide said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked Punjab's AAP government over the state's drug menace at an election rally in Sangrur, questioning CM Bhagwant Mann's handling of the issue and alleging he appeared intoxicated in Parliament.

Canva is cutting 1,271 jobs, affecting 22% of its global workforce, as part of its first major restructuring in 13 years. The company is offering departing employees at least six months' salary, free MacBooks, one year of LinkedIn Premium, healthcare coverage and career support.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman changed his display name on X to Ram Altman after facing backlash over his comments about the use of RAM in personal computers. He accepted the name suggestion from a user and clarified that he supports increasing global memory production so consumers can install as much RAM as they want.

Mumbai Police arrested IT engineer Vaibhav Mishra in Bengaluru on Wednesday for allegedly threatening Bollywood actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The accused reportedly sent threatening audio messages and demanded crores of rupees from the actors.

It is important to note that the Rs 250 denomination does not mean the coin can be used as a regular Rs 250 currency coin. Its purchase price is higher because of its precious-metal content and commemorative value.

The National Conference has accused the BJP of executing 'Operation Lotus' in Kashmir to engineer Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi's exit from the party. NC MLA Salman Sagar and Deputy CM Surinder Chowdhary have targeted the BJP amid escalating political tensions

The Sensex advanced 383.55 points, or 0.5 per cent, to close at 77,301.40, while the Nifty gained 149.75 points, or 0.63 per cent, to end the session at 23,960.60.

In his victory speech, El-Sayed delivered a pointed message to Vice President JD Vance, noting the delicious irony that Vance is constitutionally obligated to swear him into office in January.

Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat-Moghaddam said the exemption for Indian vessels would facilitate medicine imports into Iran, while China's exemption was intended to secure Beijing's political support. Indian and Chinese vessels will still have to pay transit fees, while Qatari ships can pass without charges.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reacted to the debate surrounding the alleged influence of violent films on real-life crimes after a reported school attack in Andhra Pradesh. Taking to X, he accused some actors, directors and producers of appointing themselves social reformers to criticise others' work.