Over 37,000 passengers travel from Surat to Bihar in a day amid Diwali-Chhath rush

More than 37,000 passengers travelled from Surat to Bihar in regular and special trains on November 6 amid the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush. Western Railway operated 28 regular and 33 special trains between October 29 and November 7, carrying 1.85 lakh passengers. Officials said additional unreserved special trains would be run if required to manage the festival rush.
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04:11 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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What is the significance of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi at midnight on Diwali?

According to Hindu beliefs, there's a tradition of performing a special puja for Goddess Lakshmi at midnight on Diwali during Nishita Kaal. It's believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits Earth during this time and a supernatural energy flows throughout the universe. During this time, one can perform sadhana, mantra chanting, or stotra recitation, as it's believed to yield much greater results.
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News By: Mini Tiwari
05:32 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Indian-origin F1 driver Arvid Lindblad celebrates Diwali with his grandparents

Indian-origin F1 driver Arvid Lindblad was seen celebrating Diwali with his grandparents. "A different Diwali this year. Not at home, but having Nani and Nana here at Interlagos seeing me race in F1 for the first time makes it pretty special. Happy Diwali everyone!" he said, sharing pictures of celebration with his grandparents.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
05:59 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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What would 21 years of gold and silver purchases on Dhanteras be worth now?

Kotak Neo Head of Commodity and Currency Anindya Banerjee said buying one gram of gold or 100 grams of silver on Dhanteras for 21 years would've given 3.97x and 3.75x returns, respectively. Gold purchases would've translated to an investment of ₹76,246 and returns of ₹2.26 lakh. Meanwhile, 2.1-kg silver bought on Dhanteras would translate to ₹1.05-lakh investment and ₹2.89-lakh returns.
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News By: Ashley Paul
05:57 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Daler Mehndi issues 1st statement after Uttarakhand concert controversy

Singer Daler Mehndi issued his first statement following the Uttarakhand concert controversy. In a Diwali Instagram post, he thanked fans and the music industry for supporting him after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal accused him of being drunk on stage. Mehndi praised his brother Mika Singh for defending him and thanked his wife Taran and children for standing by him.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:14 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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PM Modi meets President Murmu, exchanges Diwali greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Diwali. An image showed PM Modi presenting a large bouquet of flowers to President Murmu. Earlier in the day, PM Modi visited the CoBRA Operations Base at Karanpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar to celebrate Diwali with security personnel.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
06:10 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Army jawans celebrate Diwali along LoC in Kashmir, light diyas

Indian Army jawans deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir celebrated Diwali on Sunday, away from their homes. The soldiers marked the occasion by decorating their camps with colourful lights and diyas, sharing sweets and exchanging festive greetings with fellow jawans. They also enjoyed firecrackers, bringing moments of joy and togetherness amid their duties.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
06:24 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Video shows Ayodhya's Ram Temple illuminated in festive lights on Diwali

Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple was illuminated with colourful festive lights on Diwali. A video of the decorated temple surfaced online showing its exterior glowing in golden and multicoloured lights against the night sky. Ayodhya also celebrated its 10th Deepotsav on Saturday, with around 36 lakh diyas illuminated along 56 ghats on the banks of the Saryu River.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:21 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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India gets its 100th chess Grandmaster on Diwali, creates history

India got its historic 100th chess Grandmaster on Diwali as Madhya Pradesh's Anuj Shrivatri clinched the title by winning 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines. Shrivatri also became Madhya Pradesh's first Grandmaster. Despite losing his opening game, he bounced back to score seven points in the next eight rounds and win the tournament on Sunday.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:19 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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CBI officer forced to buy ₹14,999 TV for ₹49,990, wins ₹70,000 payout in Andhra Pradesh

An Assistant Director at CBI in Vijayawada won a ₹70,000 payout from an e-commerce website after his 65-inch TV was delivered to the wrong address. The officer claimed he bought the TV in 2024 for ₹14,999 while it was on sale. After the mix-up, the company refunded the money, but the officer was forced to purchase the TV for ₹49,900.
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News By: Ashley Paul
06:58 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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List shows names of India's 100 chess Grandmasters

India have reached the milestone of 100 chess Grandmasters, with Madhya Pradesh's Anuj Shrivatri becoming India's 100th chess Grandmaster on Sunday. Viswanathan Anand became India's first Grandmaster in 1988. The list includes current world chess champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh, among other players.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:17 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Diwali sand art featuring Lord Ram

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 25-foot-long sand sculpture featuring Lord Ram at Puri beach in Odisha to mark the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The installation was decorated with more than 1,000 earthen diyas. Pattnaik said the artwork conveyed Diwali greetings to everyone while praying to Lord Ram and seeking his blessings for all on the festival.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
10:03 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Villagers, police celebrate Diwali in Puvarti after Naxal-free status

Sukma police celebrated Diwali with residents of Puvarti, the native village of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma in Chhattisgarh. Notably, Puvarti village was recently declared Naxal-free, reflecting the changing security situation in the region. Earlier in the day, PM Narendra Modi visited the CoBRA Operations Base at Karanpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar to celebrate Diwali with security personnel.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
10:22 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Sachin Tendulkar takes pet dog Bouncer on Diwali drive, shares video

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a video of himself enjoying a drive with his pet dog, Bouncer, on Diwali. The video shows Tendulkar driving a car while Bouncer sits in the back seat. "Diwali drive with Bouncer who doesn't want to leave the car," Sachin wrote. He also wished his fans and their families a very happy Diwali.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:48 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Man demands Christmas-like Diwali holidays in India, says 'Can't celebrate with family'

An X user demanded week-long holidays for Diwali, just as employees in Europe and US get for Christmas. "You're staying 2,000 km...from hometown...You can't leave for two days...We can't even celebrate festivals with...family," he said. Many users supported his demand, some criticised India's work culture, and some said employees must be allowed to take week-long holidays based on their beliefs.
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News By: Ashley Paul
07:29 pm Sunday, 08 November 2026

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Ranbir, Alia greet people from balcony of their new Mumbai home on Diwali, video surfaces

Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt greeted people from the balcony of their new Mumbai residence on the occasion of Diwali on Sunday. Ranbir's mother, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, also joined the couple. A video of the moment has surfaced online, showing Ranbir waving and blowing flying kisses towards the crowd.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:33 am Monday, 09 November 2026

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang issues first statement amid reports he had affair with Chinese spy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang issued his first statement after reports claimed that a Singapore-based executive he was having an affair with was a Chinese spy. In a letter to employees, Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and said he'll work to earn back his family's and his colleagues' trust. Meanwhile, Nvidia has launched an investigation into the reports.
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News By: Ashley Paul
09:12 am Monday, 09 November 2026

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Nvidia CEO publicly admits to cheating on his wife with woman alleged to be a Chinese spy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang publicly admitted to cheating on his wife Lori, amid reports that he was in a romantic relationship with a Singapore-based executive who is alleged to be a Chinese spy. "I was unfaithful to my wife...There's no excuse for what I did," Huang said. "I know an apology cannot undo what I've done," he added.
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News By: Ashley Paul
09:09 am Monday, 09 November 2026

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Video shows giant Narakasura effigy split by arrow at Goa's Diwali celebrations

A video shared by RT showed Goa's Narak Chaturdashi celebrations on Diwali eve. It shows a giant Narakasura effigy struck by an arrow, causing its head to split and detach as body collapses amid billowing smoke while crowd cheers. The event reenacts Hindu legend of Lord Krishna defeating the demon Narakasura, a tradition symbolising the victory of good over evil.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
09:54 am Monday, 09 November 2026

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Nvidia launches probe as CEO Huang admits affair with alleged Chinese spy

Nvidia released a statement announcing that it has launched an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. This comes amidst reports that Huang was in a romantic relationship with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy. He has admitted to having an extramarital affair.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
09:51 am Monday, 09 November 2026

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