Gold falls for 3rd day in a row in India

Gold prices fell for the third straight day in India, plunging ₹1,800 to ₹1,50,800/10 grams in Delhi on Wednesday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver also extended its decline, tumbling ₹5,000 to ₹2.21 lakh per kg, from the previous close of ₹2.26 lakh per kg. Globally, spot gold fell $20.51, or 0.49%, to $4,140.69 per ounce.
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Indian Embassy in Jakarta gets AI avatar named 'Dewi' amid Navratri

The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has introduced an AI avatar named 'Dewi' as its digital face for Indonesian audiences. The AI avatar was unveiled on October 13, coinciding with Navratri and Durga Puja, and will share updates on Indian culture, travel, scholarships, trade, investment and consular services. Her name comes from the Indonesian word for goddess, derived from Sanskrit 'Devi'.
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07:47 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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What is the Meerut blue drum murder case?

The Meerut blue drum case relates to the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput in 2025. Saurabh's wife, Muskan, and her lover, Sahil Shukla, killed him, dismembered his body and concealed the remains in a blue drum filled with cement at their home. The crime came to light after the remains were discovered. Both have been sentenced to death.
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08:11 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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Is Diwali on November 8 or 9?

Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026, according to Drik Panchang. The Amavasya Tithi will begin at 11:27 am on November 8 and end at 12:31 pm on November 9. However, Lakshmi Puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal, which falls on November 8. The auspicious Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Delhi is 5:54 pm to 7:50 pm.
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08:41 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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Record for most T20I sixes by a batter in a calendar year broken

India opener Abhishek Sharma has broken former India captain Suryakumar Yadav's record for the most sixes in a calendar year in men's T20I cricket among Full Member nations. Abhishek hit his 69th six of 2026 during the fourth T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad, surpassing Suryakumar's tally of 68 sixes set in 2022.
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10:02 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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India lose a T20I in Hyderabad for the first time ever

India suffered their first-ever T20I defeat at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium after losing to West Indies in the fourth T20I on Wednesday. Powered by captain Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, West Indies posted 247/3. They restricted India to 223 in 19.3 overs, with Keemo Paul taking five wickets. West Indies' win levelled the series at 2-2.
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11:07 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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Video shows women performing garba inside Mumbai local train

A video of women performing garba inside a moving Mumbai local train has gone viral on social media amid Navratri celebrations. Dressed in red sarees and other traditional outfits, the women are seen dancing in circles inside the train. They performed to the Gujarati devotional song 'Pavagadh Vali Mane Darshan De' in the viral clip.
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08:00 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Navratri celebrations turn New York’s Times Square into a vibrant Garba ground

Videos online showed Navratri celebrations at New York’s Times Square, with people dressed in colourful traditional outfits performing Garba steps. A large crowd could also be seen gathered along the sides, watching the festivities unfold. “Times Square, NYC turns into a vibrant Garba ground, with music, colours, devotion and the spirit of Maa bringing everyone together,” a person wrote online.
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07:00 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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What is significance of Maa Skandamata’s worship on Day 5 of Navratri?

Devotees worship Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya, on the fifth day of Navratri. She is depicted with four hands, holding baby Kartikeya in her lap. She symbolises maternal love, compassion, courage and divine protection. According to Hindu mythology, devotees who worship Maa Skandamata are believed to be blessed with power, prosperity and salvation.
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09:00 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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What is the colour for Navratri Day 5 and what does it signify?

The colour for the fifth day of Navratri in 2026 is yellow, which symbolises happiness, optimism, warmth and spiritual illumination. Yellow is also associated with auspiciousness and is commonly used in festive worship. On this day, devotees may wear yellow clothes or use yellow flowers and decorations while performing Maa Skandamata Puja.
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Companies hiring AI engineers now test RAG at scale, not demos: Scaler

AI engineer is LinkedIn's fastest-growing job of 2026, and RAG sits among its top three skills, stated Scaler, adding that hiring has moved past demos: interviewers now probe chunking, hybrid search, re-ranking and evaluation. Scaler's free masterclass on Monday, 19 Oct, 7:30 PM, with Rohit Jindal, Lead AI Scientist, ex-Mastercard, covers exactly that, plus latency, cost and agentic RAG.
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10:23 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India by October 28

Mumbai Police have asked actor Imran Khan, who holds US citizenship, to leave India by October 28 for participating in anti-CEC protest, said reports. Earlier, BJP leader and ex-MP Kirit Somaiya wrote to Mumbai Police, saying Imran is a "foreign citizen" and calling for his deportation for participating in CJP protest in Mumbai. The actor was detained during Mumbai protest.
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10:43 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Hindu Temple in Pak celebrates Navratri, devotees seen performing Garba

A video shared on social media showed a Hindu Temple in Pakistan's Karachi celebrating Navratri with devotees participating in Garba and offering prayers. The video also showed devotees wearing headbands with the words "Jai Mata Di" written on it. Garba, which originated in Gujarat, is traditionally performed in a circle around a central image or symbolic representation of Goddess Durga.
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11:30 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Garba attendees dress as 'Avengers: Doomsday' characters; video surfaces

Three individuals dressed as 'Latverian witches' from the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' went viral after joining a Garba dance celebration hosted by singer Falguni Pathak. A video shows the trio in dramatic, fantasy-inspired outfits featuring flowing capes in shades of black, purple, and gold, along with metallic masks. The event took place at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
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11:57 am Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Hindu who converted to Islam can't claim 'Backward Class' reservation: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has upheld an order by the Madras High Court, reiterating that a person who converted from Hinduism to Islam is not entitled to Backward Class (BC) reservation. "A person who converts from Hindu social order to a non-Hindu social order cannot claim such benefits," the bench said. The Tamil Nadu government had approached SC.
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12:03 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Surat Police organises free Garba event to strengthen police-public relations

Surat City Police has organised a free Garba event at its headquarters, allowing people to celebrate Navratri without tickets or passes. The initiative aims to make festivities accessible to all economic groups and strengthen police-public relations. Meanwhile, the police, dressed in traditional attire, are also monitoring Garba venues across the city to ensure safety and maintain law and order.
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01:00 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Why land buyers are rushing to Goa before Oct 20: HoABL

The House of Abhinandan Lodha®️ said that the Goa Dussehra Dhamaka is bringing something extraordinary for Delhi land buyers. One Goa – The Crescendo is offering luxury villa land at its launch value until Dussehra. The brand added that customers are getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own land at Goa’s most iconic resort development with unprecedented benefits this festive season.
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01:21 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026

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India releases statement after mass shooting plot foiled at Hindu temple in US

India released a statement after a 19-year-old's plan to target a Hindu temple in US' Illinois was foiled. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the alleged plot, including references to violence against people of Indian origin, is...disturbing." "This incident adds to growing concerns over racist hostility and anti-India hate in...US," he added.
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03:07 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026

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List of world’s most powerful passports released, India rises to 84th spot

Henley & Partners released the latest list of the world's most powerful passports. India rose to the 84th spot. Singapore leads the rankings with visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed by Japan, South Korea and UAE. Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan have the weakest passports, according to the latest rankings.
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03:42 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Which sectors in India may give the highest salary hikes in 2027?

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to offer India's highest salary hikes in 2027 at 10.1%, according to a survey. Energy follows at 9.9%, while real estate and infrastructure may offer 9.8%. Funds and asset management and life sciences are projected at 9.6% each, followed by global capability centres at 9.4%. The overall average hike is forecast at 9.1%.
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03:24 pm Thursday, 15 October 2026

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