DA for Gujarat employees hiked by 3% ahead of Diwali

The Gujarat government has announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for nearly 4.62 lakh state employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for around 5.07 lakh pensioners. The hike will be effective from July, with four months of arrears totalling ₹523 crore to be credited in November. The government has also announced four days of leave for employees during Diwali.
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11:10 am Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Lord Ram is returning home: Assam CM as he shares video of Lord Ram ahead of Diwali

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a video of Lord Ram on X ahead of Diwali. "The Lord is returning home, the entire world has lit up with light," Sarma wrote. The video refers to Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Raavan. Diwali will be celebrated on November 8 this year.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
01:28 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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What is the best time to buy gold on Dhanteras tomorrow?

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious period to buy gold on Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, begins at 10:30 am in Delhi and continues until 10:47 am on Saturday. Favourable purchase windows on Friday are 10:30-10:43 am, 12:05-1:27 pm, 4:11-5:33 pm and 8:49-10:27 pm. The separate Dhanteras puja muhurat in Delhi lasts from 6:02 pm until 7:57 pm on Friday evening.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
02:21 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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300-yr-old MP temple resembles Kuber's treasure on Diwali; decorated with cash, gold

The 300-year-old Mahalaxmi temple in MP's Ratlam resembles Kubera's treasure during Diwali, with devotees' cash, gold, and silver jewellery used for decoration. Temple management records deposits and returns them to devotees after the five-day Deepotsav. Practice is linked to Ratlam's founder Maharaja Ratan Singh Rathore, who reportedly offered jewellery to the Goddess for five days during Diwali.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
02:20 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Why do people buy salt on Dhanteras?

People buy salt on Dhanteras as it is considered auspicious according to religious beliefs. Some people mix salt with water to mop the entire house and sprinkle salt water at the main entrance, as the practice is believed to help ward off poverty. The salt should not be exchanged with anyone on Dhanteras, according to astrologers.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
03:04 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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How is Chhath Puja linked to the Puranas?

The Prakriti Khanda of the Brahmavaivarta Purana is considered the primary scriptural source for the origin of Goddess Shashthi, popularly worshipped as Chhathi Maiya during the four-day Chhath festival. She is described as the mind-born daughter of Lord Brahma, and the wife of Kartikeya, and is traditionally known as Devasena. Chhath will be celebrated from November 13 to 16.
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News By: Sourav Kumar
03:39 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Ronaldo retires from international football

Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement on Thursday in an Instagram video. "The day has come for me to hand back the number 7 shirt of our national team,” the 41-year-old said. Ronaldo has ended his 23-year Portugal career with 146 goals in 234 matches. He won Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles with Portugal.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:12 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Sandeep Khosla, Abu Jani host Diwali party; Twinkle, Dimple attend

Fashion designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla hosted a Diwali party at their Mumbai residence. Stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania shared pictures from the bash, featuring Twinkle Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. "Diwali at @abujanisandeepkhosla is always so special...From the incredible food and drinks, mischief...and lots of unabashed dancing, it always feels like one big family affair," she wrote.
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News By: Udit Gupta
04:08 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Hindus in Scotland celebrate Durga Puja inside historic church

Hindus in Glasgow, Scotland, have been celebrating Durga Puja inside a historic former church at Coats Paisley, on High Street in Paisley, near Glasgow. The tradition began in 1981 when Bangiya Sanskritik Parishad organised the festival for the Bengali community. The devotees recreate the familiar sights, with people enjoying delicacies such as phuchka, alu kabli and bhog.
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04:05 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Sensex ends 2,000 points higher, investors' wealth rises by ₹8 lakh crore

Benchmark index Sensex closed over 2,000 points higher at 79,310.01 on Thursday, adding around ₹8 lakh crore to investor wealth. Nifty also jumped sharply to end above 24,500. The rally comes after crude oil dipped below $100 per barrel and the dollar weakened following the Republican Party's defeat in the US midterm elections.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:45 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Gold hits two-week high in international markets

Gold surged to a two-week high in global markets as a weaker dollar and easing US Treasury yields boosted investor sentiment. Spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,123.71/ounce on Thursday, following its biggest single-day gain since mid-August in the previous session. Gold futures for December delivery also jumped over ₹2,000/10 grams to hit an intraday high of ₹1,46,109 on MCX.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
01:11 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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India thrash Pakistan 3-0 in SAFF Championship 2026 opener

India defeated Pakistan 3-0 in their SAFF Championship 2026 opener in Dhaka on Thursday, with Suhail Ahmad Bhat scoring twice. Bhat opened the scoring in the 13th minute and doubled India's lead six minutes later, before Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute. India will next face Maldives in the tournament.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
05:16 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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₹10,000 Diwali bonus announced for MSRTC employees

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees will receive a Diwali bonus of ₹10,000 each. The dearness allowance (DA) has also been increased from 58% to 60%. The decision will benefit around 83,000 MSRTC employees. Eligible employees will also receive an advance of ₹12,500 for the festival, Sarnaik added.
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06:13 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Which movies are releasing in theatres this Diwali week?

Among the films releasing over the Diwali weekend is Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The film releases on November 5. Suriya-starrer Scene and Tamil fantasy comedy Mookuthi Amman 2, featuring Nayanthara and Urvashi, release on November 6.
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06:54 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Earthquake hits Faridabad

Earthquake tremors were felt in Haryana's Faridabad on Thursday evening. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake was recorded at 6:33 pm at a depth of five kilometres. Several residents reported feeling vibrations, with some also describing a loud sound during the tremors.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:10 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Montanans dance to 'London Thumakda' at Governor's Mansion Diwali celebration

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte hosted Diwali celebrations at the Governor's Mansion in Helena for the first time. Locals danced to the Bollywood song 'London Thumakda' during the event. The Consulate General of India in Seattle thanked Greg, Susan and Helena Mayor Emily Dean for welcoming the Consulate and the Indian-American community.
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News By: Udit Gupta
07:43 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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How did Ravana earn his name after encounter with Lord Shiva?

According to Uttara Kanda of Ramayana, Ravana once reached Mount Kailash where he was warned by Nandi. He became furious and tried to lift Mount Kailash. Lord Shiva pressed it down with his toe due to which Ravana's arms got trapped beneath and he let out cry of pain. Derived from that roar 'rava' in Sanskrit, comes the name Ravana.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
07:32 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Gold prices jump in India a day ahead of Dhanteras, silver also gets costlier

Gold prices rose ₹2,200 to ₹1,48,800 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday, a day ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver gained ₹1,500 to ₹1,94,500 per kg. Traders attributed the rise to increased purchases by jewellers, retailers and stockists ahead of the festival. Gold is now about 13% costlier than on Dhanteras last year.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:48 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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Why was Lord Vishnu born as Rama to defeat Ravana?

According to Valmiki Ramayana, Ravana had performed intense penance to please Lord Brahma, who granted him protection from being killed by gods, gandharvas and yakshas. Ravana didn't seek protection from human beings because he considered them too insignificant to pose a threat. When gods requested Lord Vishnu, he took birth as a human prince, Lord Rama, to defeat Ravana.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
08:40 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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India beat Pakistan 3-2 in SAFF Championship 2026 opener

India defeated Pakistan 3-2 in their SAFF Championship 2026 opener in Dhaka on Thursday, with Suhail Ahmad Bhat scoring twice. Bhat opened the scoring in the 13th minute and doubled India's lead six minutes later, before Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute. Pakistan scored two goals in injury time. India will next face Maldives in the tournament.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:59 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026

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