What is Kartik Maas and why is it significant?
Kartik Maas is the eighth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and the fourth month of Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken after a long resting period. It is considered auspicious for spiritual practices, meditation and fasting. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna and observe rituals such as holy baths, lighting diyas and donating to the needy.
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Kartik Maas is the eighth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and the fourth month of Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken after a long resting period. It is considered auspicious for spiritual practices, meditation and fasting. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna and observe rituals such as holy baths, lighting diyas and donating to the needy.
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Govt allows vehicles running on nearly 100% ethanol
The government has amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules to permit flex-fuel vehicles running on up to E100, or nearly pure ethanol. The government clarified fuel beyond E20 and up to E100 is intended only for vehicles designed and certified to use it. Additionally, the government raised vehicle weight limit to 3,500kg for light petrol and diesel vehicles affected by changes.
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04:50 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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The government has amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules to permit flex-fuel vehicles running on up to E100, or nearly pure ethanol. The government clarified fuel beyond E20 and up to E100 is intended only for vehicles designed and certified to use it. Additionally, the government raised vehicle weight limit to 3,500kg for light petrol and diesel vehicles affected by changes.
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Part of Durga Puja pandal not dismantled to save pair of doves, their eggs in Bengal
A Durga Puja committee in Chinsurah in West Bengal's Hooghly district has kept part of its pandal intact to protect a pair of spotted doves and their four eggs. Sukanta Nagar Smriti Sangha members dismantled most of the structure to clear traffic but left the nesting section untouched. They plan to relocate the birds safely when they're ready to leave.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:08 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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A Durga Puja committee in Chinsurah in West Bengal's Hooghly district has kept part of its pandal intact to protect a pair of spotted doves and their four eggs. Sukanta Nagar Smriti Sangha members dismantled most of the structure to clear traffic but left the nesting section untouched. They plan to relocate the birds safely when they're ready to leave.
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Why does the Indian stock market open on Diwali?
The Indian share market opens for an hour for a special trading session on Diwali called the Muhurat trading session. It is a special trading session scheduled at an auspicious time, in keeping with Hindu traditions and is associated with good fortune and prosperity in the year ahead. This year, Muhurat trading will take place on Sunday, November 8.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
05:22 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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The Indian share market opens for an hour for a special trading session on Diwali called the Muhurat trading session. It is a special trading session scheduled at an auspicious time, in keeping with Hindu traditions and is associated with good fortune and prosperity in the year ahead. This year, Muhurat trading will take place on Sunday, November 8.
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05:22 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Gold gets costlier in India ahead of Dhanteras
The price of gold in India rose for the first time in five days as it closed slightly higher on Monday. Gold closed ₹80 higher at ₹1,41,710 per 10 grams, IBJA data showed, after recording a massive ₹4,234 fall over the past week. Meanwhile, silver also broke its four-day losing streak by closing ₹64 higher at ₹1,94,479 per kilogram.
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05:49 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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The price of gold in India rose for the first time in five days as it closed slightly higher on Monday. Gold closed ₹80 higher at ₹1,41,710 per 10 grams, IBJA data showed, after recording a massive ₹4,234 fall over the past week. Meanwhile, silver also broke its four-day losing streak by closing ₹64 higher at ₹1,94,479 per kilogram.
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Jaipur Watch Company launches Baagh IV with disc mechanism
Jaipur Watch Company has launched Baagh IV, featuring an automatic movement, sapphire crystal and a disc-based time display. It incorporates a 1946 quarter-rupee walking tiger coin from British India’s final year. Following one-rupee and half-rupee editions, it expands the brand’s bestselling Baagh family, which counts Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi among its wearers.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
06:30 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Jaipur Watch Company has launched Baagh IV, featuring an automatic movement, sapphire crystal and a disc-based time display. It incorporates a 1946 quarter-rupee walking tiger coin from British India’s final year. Following one-rupee and half-rupee editions, it expands the brand’s bestselling Baagh family, which counts Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi among its wearers.
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What is Mera Hou Chongba, festival celebrated in Manipur?
Mera Hou Chongba is a festival symbolising unity between Manipur’s hill tribes and valley communities and is celebrated on 15th lunar day of Meitei calendar of Mera month (which falls in October). It's about two brothers, with the younger settling in valley and the elder in hills. To stay connected, they sent signals on full moon day of Mera month.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
06:17 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Mera Hou Chongba is a festival symbolising unity between Manipur’s hill tribes and valley communities and is celebrated on 15th lunar day of Meitei calendar of Mera month (which falls in October). It's about two brothers, with the younger settling in valley and the elder in hills. To stay connected, they sent signals on full moon day of Mera month.
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Which vehicles can use E100 fuel?
Government amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules to clear the way for flex-fuel vehicles that can run on up to E100 or nearly pure ethanol. E100 is intended for flex-fuel vehicles specifically designed, tested and certified to operate on high-ethanol blends. Conventional petrol vehicles approved for E20 or regular petrol cannot use higher blends like E85 or E100, an official said.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
06:37 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Government amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules to clear the way for flex-fuel vehicles that can run on up to E100 or nearly pure ethanol. E100 is intended for flex-fuel vehicles specifically designed, tested and certified to operate on high-ethanol blends. Conventional petrol vehicles approved for E20 or regular petrol cannot use higher blends like E85 or E100, an official said.
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Claude maker Anthropic files for what could be the world's biggest IPO ever
Anthropic announced on Monday that it has filed an application with the US SEC for what could be the world's largest-ever initial public offering. The Claude-maker is looking to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the 'ANT' ticker. If it goes through with the IPO, Anthropic will be the first frontier AI company to list its shares publicly.
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06:59 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Anthropic announced on Monday that it has filed an application with the US SEC for what could be the world's largest-ever initial public offering. The Claude-maker is looking to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the 'ANT' ticker. If it goes through with the IPO, Anthropic will be the first frontier AI company to list its shares publicly.
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Visually impaired students in Chandigarh make Diwali candles
As Diwali approaches, students at Institute for the Blind in Chandigarh are making candles, turning a festive activity into an opportunity to develop practical skills and earn an income. At a workshop organised by the institute, students learned to make and pack candles for sale in the market. The proceeds will help support institution’s activities and promote self-reliance among students.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
07:32 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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As Diwali approaches, students at Institute for the Blind in Chandigarh are making candles, turning a festive activity into an opportunity to develop practical skills and earn an income. At a workshop organised by the institute, students learned to make and pack candles for sale in the market. The proceeds will help support institution’s activities and promote self-reliance among students.
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What is Labh Panchami, the festival observed after Diwali in Gujarat?
Labh Panchami, also known as Saubhagya Panchami, is widely celebrated in Gujarat. It is believed that offering prayers on this day brings profit, good fortune and prosperity in life and business. Observed after Diwali, the festival marks the resumption of business activities. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped, while account books are decorated and blessed to attract good luck.
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08:38 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Labh Panchami, also known as Saubhagya Panchami, is widely celebrated in Gujarat. It is believed that offering prayers on this day brings profit, good fortune and prosperity in life and business. Observed after Diwali, the festival marks the resumption of business activities. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped, while account books are decorated and blessed to attract good luck.
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What are different ways to invest in gold this Dhanteras?
Indian households buy gold on Dhanteras and Diwali, as purchasing the yellow metal during these festivals is considered auspicious. Investors can explore different ways to invest in gold this festive season, including physical gold, gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold mutual funds, digital gold and electronic gold receipts. Sovereign Gold Bonds are another option for investors.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
08:48 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Indian households buy gold on Dhanteras and Diwali, as purchasing the yellow metal during these festivals is considered auspicious. Investors can explore different ways to invest in gold this festive season, including physical gold, gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold mutual funds, digital gold and electronic gold receipts. Sovereign Gold Bonds are another option for investors.
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Why is Lord Hanuman worshipped on Chhoti Diwali?
Lord Hanuman is worshipped on Chhoti Diwali because, according to Hindu tradition, his unmatched devotion to Lord Ram earned him a boon that he would always be worshipped before or alongside Lord Ram. Chhoti Diwali also coincides with Kali Chaudas, when negative forces are believed to be strongest. Therefore, Lord Hanuman is worshipped on this night for protection from evil.
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News By: Aradhana
10:58 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Lord Hanuman is worshipped on Chhoti Diwali because, according to Hindu tradition, his unmatched devotion to Lord Ram earned him a boon that he would always be worshipped before or alongside Lord Ram. Chhoti Diwali also coincides with Kali Chaudas, when negative forces are believed to be strongest. Therefore, Lord Hanuman is worshipped on this night for protection from evil.
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Microsoft offers to pay 60,000 staffers to resign, Indian employees to also get buyouts
Microsoft is offering buyouts to employees working at a Vice Presidential level and below in India, US, UK and Canada, according to its blog post. The offers will be presented to 60,000 employees, or about 25% of the company's workforce, Bloomberg reported. Microsoft said the time-limited, voluntary programme is a new approach and that it'll help eligible employees "transition...with support".
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10:46 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Microsoft is offering buyouts to employees working at a Vice Presidential level and below in India, US, UK and Canada, according to its blog post. The offers will be presented to 60,000 employees, or about 25% of the company's workforce, Bloomberg reported. Microsoft said the time-limited, voluntary programme is a new approach and that it'll help eligible employees "transition...with support".
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How are gold prices expected to fare as Dhanteras approaches?
Ahead of Dhanteras, Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of IAGES, said gold demand is expected to remain strong. SEBI-registered market expert Anuj Gupta expected a sharp rebound in gold prices. "Immediate resistance is the ₹1,43,000 to ₹1,43,700 zone, followed by the next resistance zone at ₹1,45,300 to ₹1,46,000. Immediate support is the ₹1,40,000 to ₹1,41,000 zone," Enrich Money's Ponmudi R said.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:46 pm Monday, 26 October 2026
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Ahead of Dhanteras, Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of IAGES, said gold demand is expected to remain strong. SEBI-registered market expert Anuj Gupta expected a sharp rebound in gold prices. "Immediate resistance is the ₹1,43,000 to ₹1,43,700 zone, followed by the next resistance zone at ₹1,45,300 to ₹1,46,000. Immediate support is the ₹1,40,000 to ₹1,41,000 zone," Enrich Money's Ponmudi R said.
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