Hardik Pandya shares Choti Diwali celebration video with girlfriend, son after trade to PBKS
All-rounder Hardik Pandya shared a video of his Choti Diwali celebrations with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma and son Agastya. The video shows Hardik holding a puja thali with a lit diya as the trio offers prayers at home. This comes after his trade from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings in exchange for Arshdeep Singh ahead of IPL 2027.
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All-rounder Hardik Pandya shared a video of his Choti Diwali celebrations with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma and son Agastya. The video shows Hardik holding a puja thali with a lit diya as the trio offers prayers at home. This comes after his trade from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings in exchange for Arshdeep Singh ahead of IPL 2027.
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Massive cow dung fight marks end of Diwali in Karnataka village
In Karnataka's Gumatapura village, locals mark the end of Diwali with 'Gorehabba' festival, where villagers engage in a cow dung fight. The villagers collect cow dung and take it to temple, where a priest blesses it. They then carry it to open area and hurl it at each other. Residents believe the ritual purifies the environment and promotes good health.
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10:29 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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In Karnataka's Gumatapura village, locals mark the end of Diwali with 'Gorehabba' festival, where villagers engage in a cow dung fight. The villagers collect cow dung and take it to temple, where a priest blesses it. They then carry it to open area and hurl it at each other. Residents believe the ritual purifies the environment and promotes good health.
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What should one know before buying idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi?
Traditionally, it's advised to buy separate yet matching idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi in a seated position. Goddess Lakshmi should be seated on a lotus with one hand raised in blessing. Meanwhile, people should buy a Vamamukhi Ganesh idol, in which his trunk is tilted towards his left, as it represents his gentler form suitable for homes.
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11:14 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Traditionally, it's advised to buy separate yet matching idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi in a seated position. Goddess Lakshmi should be seated on a lotus with one hand raised in blessing. Meanwhile, people should buy a Vamamukhi Ganesh idol, in which his trunk is tilted towards his left, as it represents his gentler form suitable for homes.
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Video shows Ayodhya's Ram Temple glowing in lights on Diwali eve
Visuals from Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple surfaced online, showing the temple illuminated with lights on the eve of Diwali. Ayodhya celebrated the 10th edition of Deepotsav along the banks of the Saryu river on Saturday. Over 30 lakh diyas were arranged across 56 ghats while around one lakh earthen lamps illuminated the premises of the Ram Temple.
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11:11 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Visuals from Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple surfaced online, showing the temple illuminated with lights on the eve of Diwali. Ayodhya celebrated the 10th edition of Deepotsav along the banks of the Saryu river on Saturday. Over 30 lakh diyas were arranged across 56 ghats while around one lakh earthen lamps illuminated the premises of the Ram Temple.
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11:11 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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May this sacred festival bring happiness: Rahul as he extends Diwali greetings
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to X to share a video extending greetings on Diwali. "Warm wishes to you and your family...May the lamps of joy and prosperity light up every home. May this sacred festival bring happiness, peace, harmony, and the light of new hopes to all of India," he said. Congress chief also extended greetings on Diwali.
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11:53 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to X to share a video extending greetings on Diwali. "Warm wishes to you and your family...May the lamps of joy and prosperity light up every home. May this sacred festival bring happiness, peace, harmony, and the light of new hopes to all of India," he said. Congress chief also extended greetings on Diwali.
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Air Force warriors sing 'Desh Mere' during Diwali with Defence Minister, video viral
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with Indian Air Force personnel at Bagdogra Air Force Station in West Bengal on November 7. He interacted with the personnel, with videos showing them singing soulful renditions of songs like "Desh Mere" and "Teri Mitti" in his presence. Singh distributed sweets and commended the air warriors' role in securing India's eastern sector.
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11:32 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with Indian Air Force personnel at Bagdogra Air Force Station in West Bengal on November 7. He interacted with the personnel, with videos showing them singing soulful renditions of songs like "Desh Mere" and "Teri Mitti" in his presence. Singh distributed sweets and commended the air warriors' role in securing India's eastern sector.
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11:32 am Sunday, 08 November 2026
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What to check before buying gold & silver coins online this Diwali?
Gold and silver coins have become popular Diwali purchases but buyers must exercise caution when ordering through e-commerce or quick-commerce platforms. Instead of focusing on discounts, they should check coin's purity, weight and certification, verify actual manufacturer or jeweller and compare final prices across platforms. Buyers must go through return and resale policies and document damage.
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12:04 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Gold and silver coins have become popular Diwali purchases but buyers must exercise caution when ordering through e-commerce or quick-commerce platforms. Instead of focusing on discounts, they should check coin's purity, weight and certification, verify actual manufacturer or jeweller and compare final prices across platforms. Buyers must go through return and resale policies and document damage.
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12:04 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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How to prove ownership while selling gold gifts received on Diwali?
People receiving gold coins or jewellery as Diwali gifts from relatives should preserve ownership records if they plan to sell them later. Documents such as a gift deed, gift letter, original purchase receipt, photographs of the gifting occasion or bank transaction records can help establish ownership and address potential tax queries. A gift deed isn't mandatory for all gold gifts.
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News By: Garima Garg
12:37 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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People receiving gold coins or jewellery as Diwali gifts from relatives should preserve ownership records if they plan to sell them later. Documents such as a gift deed, gift letter, original purchase receipt, photographs of the gifting occasion or bank transaction records can help establish ownership and address potential tax queries. A gift deed isn't mandatory for all gold gifts.
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UP CM celebrates Diwali with children and people in Ayodhya, distributes chocolates
UP CM Yogi Adityanath distributed chocolates among children and sweets among people in Ayodhya on Diwali. Extending his greetings, he said this year's celebrations were special as Lord Ram had returned to his temple after 500 years. He also offered prayers to Lord Shri Ramlala at Shri Ayodhya Dham and prayed for the nation's progress, social welfare and everyone's well-being.
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01:28 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath distributed chocolates among children and sweets among people in Ayodhya on Diwali. Extending his greetings, he said this year's celebrations were special as Lord Ram had returned to his temple after 500 years. He also offered prayers to Lord Shri Ramlala at Shri Ayodhya Dham and prayed for the nation's progress, social welfare and everyone's well-being.
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IPL teams share messages of love & togetherness on Diwali
IPL franchises extended Diwali greetings to fans, sharing messages of love, happiness and togetherness on the festive occasion. "Deepavali is all about togetherness, creating memories and celebrating the joy of being a family," CSK said. Rajasthan Royals wished fans a blessed Diwali, stating, "Here's to love, light and doing what you love around your favourite people forever."
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01:23 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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IPL franchises extended Diwali greetings to fans, sharing messages of love, happiness and togetherness on the festive occasion. "Deepavali is all about togetherness, creating memories and celebrating the joy of being a family," CSK said. Rajasthan Royals wished fans a blessed Diwali, stating, "Here's to love, light and doing what you love around your favourite people forever."
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01:23 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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What is the right way to place Lord Ganesh & Goddess Lakshmi idols for Diwali?
Goddess Lakshmi's idol should ideally sit on the right-hand side of Lord Ganesha's idol, because traditionally a person's wife sits on their left-hand side, but their relationship is generally compared to that of mother and son. The idols should be placed on a raised platform. Moreover, it's considered auspicious to place the idols facing West so that devotees face East.
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01:46 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Goddess Lakshmi's idol should ideally sit on the right-hand side of Lord Ganesha's idol, because traditionally a person's wife sits on their left-hand side, but their relationship is generally compared to that of mother and son. The idols should be placed on a raised platform. Moreover, it's considered auspicious to place the idols facing West so that devotees face East.
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Burj Khalifa lights up to wish people 'Happy Diwali'
The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, lit up with a special light and laser show to wish people on Diwali. A greeting in both Hindi and English was displayed on the 828m-tall tower. "May the festivities bring you brightness, joy [and] prosperity. Happy Diwali," the message read. Several users reacted to the video and wished each other.
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02:29 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, lit up with a special light and laser show to wish people on Diwali. A greeting in both Hindi and English was displayed on the 828m-tall tower. "May the festivities bring you brightness, joy [and] prosperity. Happy Diwali," the message read. Several users reacted to the video and wished each other.
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Sensex jumps 400 points, Nifty tops 25,100 during Muhurat trading
Indian stock markets opened higher during Sundayβs special Diwali Muhurat Trading session, extending this weekβs winning streak. After opening on a higher note, the Sensex jumped over 400 points to touch 81,442.11, while the Nifty rose to 25,131.85. Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour stock market session held annually around Diwali, reflecting the festivalβs cultural significance in India.
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02:33 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Indian stock markets opened higher during Sundayβs special Diwali Muhurat Trading session, extending this weekβs winning streak. After opening on a higher note, the Sensex jumped over 400 points to touch 81,442.11, while the Nifty rose to 25,131.85. Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour stock market session held annually around Diwali, reflecting the festivalβs cultural significance in India.
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Ray Mysterio gets rangoli tribute from India on Diwali, he reacts
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio got a rangoli tribute from Indian fans on Diwali. WWE India shared the rangoli, which captured Mysterio in his signature blue, yellow and red luchador mask. "This Diwali, we pay rangoli tribute to The Greatest Mask of All Time...Mysterio," WWE India wrote. Mysterio reacted to the rangoli-making video, saying, "Wow, that's incredible."
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03:28 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio got a rangoli tribute from Indian fans on Diwali. WWE India shared the rangoli, which captured Mysterio in his signature blue, yellow and red luchador mask. "This Diwali, we pay rangoli tribute to The Greatest Mask of All Time...Mysterio," WWE India wrote. Mysterio reacted to the rangoli-making video, saying, "Wow, that's incredible."
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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal share 1st pic of their son
Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal on Sunday took to social media to share the first picture of their son Vihaan on Diwali. "Our brightest Diwali yet...Wishing everyone love, light and happiness - Vicky, Katrina & Vihaan," the couple wrote with the image. They celebrated Vihaan's first birthday on Saturday.
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03:32 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal on Sunday took to social media to share the first picture of their son Vihaan on Diwali. "Our brightest Diwali yet...Wishing everyone love, light and happiness - Vicky, Katrina & Vihaan," the couple wrote with the image. They celebrated Vihaan's first birthday on Saturday.
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Tim Cook wishes happy Diwali with photo shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook wished everyone around the world a happy Diwali. He also shared a picture featuring a glowing diya held in a woman's hands taken on Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro Max model. "May the light of this festival brighten your year ahead. Shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max by Gursimran Basra," he wrote alongside the picture.
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04:10 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook wished everyone around the world a happy Diwali. He also shared a picture featuring a glowing diya held in a woman's hands taken on Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro Max model. "May the light of this festival brighten your year ahead. Shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max by Gursimran Basra," he wrote alongside the picture.
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Indian stocks end in the red after Muhurat Trading for the first time in 9 years
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended in the red on Sunday after concluding their nearly hour-long Muhurat Trading on Diwali. Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Sunday but erased all gains and closed 28.62 points and 43.95 points lower, respectively. This is the first time in nine years that stock markets have closed lower after the special Diwali session.
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04:27 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended in the red on Sunday after concluding their nearly hour-long Muhurat Trading on Diwali. Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Sunday but erased all gains and closed 28.62 points and 43.95 points lower, respectively. This is the first time in nine years that stock markets have closed lower after the special Diwali session.
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Kids make mini forts during Diwali to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Maharashtra's Diwali tradition of building miniature forts, known as 'Killa', honours Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire. Children use mud, stones and bricks to recreate historic forts, decorating them with miniature soldiers, horses and diyas. Some families also light the first diya atop the fort in Shivaji Maharaj's honour, a tradition believed to date back around 300 years.
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03:59 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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Maharashtra's Diwali tradition of building miniature forts, known as 'Killa', honours Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire. Children use mud, stones and bricks to recreate historic forts, decorating them with miniature soldiers, horses and diyas. Some families also light the first diya atop the fort in Shivaji Maharaj's honour, a tradition believed to date back around 300 years.
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03:59 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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What extra costs should one expect after buying a car?
After buying a car with festive offers, owners face several recurring costs beyond the down payment and monthly EMI. These include fuel, annual insurance premiums and routine servicing. Parking charges and highway tolls also add to ownership expenses. Unexpected repairs, maintenance and replacement costs can further increase the total cost of keeping and running the vehicle over the long term.
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04:41 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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After buying a car with festive offers, owners face several recurring costs beyond the down payment and monthly EMI. These include fuel, annual insurance premiums and routine servicing. Parking charges and highway tolls also add to ownership expenses. Unexpected repairs, maintenance and replacement costs can further increase the total cost of keeping and running the vehicle over the long term.
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Nepal Embassy celebrates 'Kukur Tihar', honours dogs with garlands
The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi celebrated "Kukur Tihar", a Nepali festival to honour and celebrate dogs, on Sunday. "Kukur Tihar" is observed on the second day of the five-day Tihar festival, also known as Yamapanchak or Deepawali. Visuals from the celebrations showed dogs adorned with marigold garlands and tika, honouring them as companions and guardians.
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05:04 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026
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The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi celebrated "Kukur Tihar", a Nepali festival to honour and celebrate dogs, on Sunday. "Kukur Tihar" is observed on the second day of the five-day Tihar festival, also known as Yamapanchak or Deepawali. Visuals from the celebrations showed dogs adorned with marigold garlands and tika, honouring them as companions and guardians.
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