UP announces 30 days' bonus for state employees ahead of Diwali
UP CM Yogi Adityanath approved 30 days' bonus for eligible state employees for financial year 2025-26 ahead of Diwali. It will cover non-gazetted state employees, eligible staff of educational institutions, local bodies and district panchayats, with 25% of the bonus paid in cash and 75% deposited in provident funds. Retired and soon-to-retire employees will receive the full amount in cash.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:03 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath approved 30 days' bonus for eligible state employees for financial year 2025-26 ahead of Diwali. It will cover non-gazetted state employees, eligible staff of educational institutions, local bodies and district panchayats, with 25% of the bonus paid in cash and 75% deposited in provident funds. Retired and soon-to-retire employees will receive the full amount in cash.
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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory amid festive season
Delhi Traffic Police said special traffic arrangements will remain in force around Anand Vihar ISBT and adjoining transport hubs from November 5 to 15 due to Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja. Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg and Swami Dayanand Marg are likely to be affected. "Commuters are advised to avoid unauthorised parking and plan journeys in advance," it stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:22 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police said special traffic arrangements will remain in force around Anand Vihar ISBT and adjoining transport hubs from November 5 to 15 due to Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja. Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg and Swami Dayanand Marg are likely to be affected. "Commuters are advised to avoid unauthorised parking and plan journeys in advance," it stated.
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10:22 pm Thursday, 05 November 2026
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How can people check if the gold jewellery they buy on Dhanteras is real?
Indians usually buy jewellery to mark Dhanteras, which is being celebrated today. To check the purity of gold jewellery, people must look for BIS hallmark, check the caratage or fineness marking and verify HUID using the BIS Care app. For diamond jewellery, people must ask for a relevant grading report and check the characteristics it records.
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07:00 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Indians usually buy jewellery to mark Dhanteras, which is being celebrated today. To check the purity of gold jewellery, people must look for BIS hallmark, check the caratage or fineness marking and verify HUID using the BIS Care app. For diamond jewellery, people must ask for a relevant grading report and check the characteristics it records.
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India successfully tests quasi-ballistic missile
India on Thursday successfully tested indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. The missile has been indigenously developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, along with other DRDO laboratories. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), one of DRDO's development-cum-production partners, has produced the system.
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08:32 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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India on Thursday successfully tested indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. The missile has been indigenously developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, along with other DRDO laboratories. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), one of DRDO's development-cum-production partners, has produced the system.
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US Postal Service issues 2nd-ever Forever stamp celebrating Diwali
The US Postal Service (USPS) issued a Forever stamp featuring a colourful 'rangoli' created by Indian artist Sangita Bhutada to celebrate Diwali. "The new stamp is the second Diwali stamp issued by the USPS, following the first one issued in 2016," The US Embassy in India wrote on X, sharing a glimpse of the special stamp.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
09:13 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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The US Postal Service (USPS) issued a Forever stamp featuring a colourful 'rangoli' created by Indian artist Sangita Bhutada to celebrate Diwali. "The new stamp is the second Diwali stamp issued by the USPS, following the first one issued in 2016," The US Embassy in India wrote on X, sharing a glimpse of the special stamp.
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09:13 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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What steps has Delhi Fire Service taken to tackle fire incidents this Diwali?
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has deployed 50 quick response vehicles (QRVs) at over 150 locations identified as fire hotspots, including congested markets and neighbourhoods. It will also station 15 additional fire tenders near markets from 5 pm to midnight on Diwali. The control room's strength has been increased to 30-35 personnel to ensure a timely response to emergencies.
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09:40 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has deployed 50 quick response vehicles (QRVs) at over 150 locations identified as fire hotspots, including congested markets and neighbourhoods. It will also station 15 additional fire tenders near markets from 5 pm to midnight on Diwali. The control room's strength has been increased to 30-35 personnel to ensure a timely response to emergencies.
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09:40 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Delhi's land buyers are heading to Goa; don't miss out!: HoABL
This Diwali, The House of Abhinandan Lodha® invites you to own your private Goa at One Goa – The Crescendo. The brand said it offers premium villa plots in a resort-style development in North Goa, at an unprecedented value during their Goa Diwali Dhamaka that ends this Sunday. Secure your land and festive privileges before the offer closes, HoABL added.
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10:00 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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This Diwali, The House of Abhinandan Lodha® invites you to own your private Goa at One Goa – The Crescendo. The brand said it offers premium villa plots in a resort-style development in North Goa, at an unprecedented value during their Goa Diwali Dhamaka that ends this Sunday. Secure your land and festive privileges before the offer closes, HoABL added.
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10:00 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Get great deals on gaming laptops this Big Bang Diwali Sale on Flipkart
Flipkart, deeming itself India ka Gaming Destination, invites everyone to level up their gaming rig with Big Bang Diwali Sale and bring home high-performance laptops featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 4050, and 5000 Series GPUs. Starting at ₹79,990*, with no cost EMIs up to 18 months and exchange benefits up to ₹60,000*, grab your dream gaming machine now, Flipkart stated.
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10:00 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Flipkart, deeming itself India ka Gaming Destination, invites everyone to level up their gaming rig with Big Bang Diwali Sale and bring home high-performance laptops featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 4050, and 5000 Series GPUs. Starting at ₹79,990*, with no cost EMIs up to 18 months and exchange benefits up to ₹60,000*, grab your dream gaming machine now, Flipkart stated.
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10:00 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Bengaluru's land buyers are heading to Goa; don't miss out!: HoABL
This Diwali, The House of Abhinandan Lodha® invites you to own your private Goa at One Goa – The Crescendo. The brand said it offers premium villa plots in a resort-style development in North Goa, at an unprecedented value during their Goa Diwali Dhamaka that ends this Sunday. Secure your land and festive privileges before the offer closes, HoABL added.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:15 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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This Diwali, The House of Abhinandan Lodha® invites you to own your private Goa at One Goa – The Crescendo. The brand said it offers premium villa plots in a resort-style development in North Goa, at an unprecedented value during their Goa Diwali Dhamaka that ends this Sunday. Secure your land and festive privileges before the offer closes, HoABL added.
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10:15 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Indians in London dance to 'London Thumakda' ahead of Diwali, video viral
Indians in London brought the festive spirit alive with energetic dance moves to the Bollywood hit 'London Thumakda', a video shared by Times Now showed. The video showed men, women and kids coordinating steps in a flash mob. Separately, people in US' Montana danced to the same song at Diwali celebrations hosted by Governor Greg Gianforte at the Governor's Mansion.
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10:08 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Indians in London brought the festive spirit alive with energetic dance moves to the Bollywood hit 'London Thumakda', a video shared by Times Now showed. The video showed men, women and kids coordinating steps in a flash mob. Separately, people in US' Montana danced to the same song at Diwali celebrations hosted by Governor Greg Gianforte at the Governor's Mansion.
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South Indian Bank celebrates human connections in new Diwali campaign
South Indian Bank's latest Diwali campaign "Khushiyan Badhao, Diwali Manao" explores what shines brighter than festival lamps, sparkles more than sparklers & is sweeter than festive treats. In its Diwali film, South Indian Bank unfolds these questions through relatable, heartwarming stories that celebrate the warmth of human connections, grounded in the core theme of "Investing in Relationships."
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10:28 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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South Indian Bank's latest Diwali campaign "Khushiyan Badhao, Diwali Manao" explores what shines brighter than festival lamps, sparkles more than sparklers & is sweeter than festive treats. In its Diwali film, South Indian Bank unfolds these questions through relatable, heartwarming stories that celebrate the warmth of human connections, grounded in the core theme of "Investing in Relationships."
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10:28 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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List shows gold prices in Indian cities on Dhanteras
On November 6, Dhanteras, 10 gram 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,46,030 in India, said Indian Express. Price of 24-carat gold in Mumbai stood at ₹14,603 per gram, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹13,386. In Delhi, 24-carat gold stood at ₹14,618, while Bengaluru recorded ₹14,603. Chennai and Hyderabad recorded ₹14,603 per gram for 24-carat gold.
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10:35 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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On November 6, Dhanteras, 10 gram 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,46,030 in India, said Indian Express. Price of 24-carat gold in Mumbai stood at ₹14,603 per gram, while 22-carat gold was priced at ₹13,386. In Delhi, 24-carat gold stood at ₹14,618, while Bengaluru recorded ₹14,603. Chennai and Hyderabad recorded ₹14,603 per gram for 24-carat gold.
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10:35 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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What is the auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja in major cities today?
The Dhanteras Puja Muhurat varies city-wise. In Delhi, it's from 6:02 pm to 7:57 pm on Friday, while in Pune, it's between 6:32 pm and 8:31 pm. Chennai's best time is 6:14 pm to 8:10 pm. In Mumbai, it's 6:35 pm to 8:35 pm, Bengaluru 6:25 pm to 8:20 pm and Kolkata 5:28 pm to 7:26 pm.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:57 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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The Dhanteras Puja Muhurat varies city-wise. In Delhi, it's from 6:02 pm to 7:57 pm on Friday, while in Pune, it's between 6:32 pm and 8:31 pm. Chennai's best time is 6:14 pm to 8:10 pm. In Mumbai, it's 6:35 pm to 8:35 pm, Bengaluru 6:25 pm to 8:20 pm and Kolkata 5:28 pm to 7:26 pm.
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08:57 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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In pics: Celebrities at Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra hosted a Diwali party on Thursday at his Bandra residence. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived with Abhishek Bachchan in a red saree with a golden zari border. Kareena Kapoor Khan donned a sequined golden saree, while Saif Ali Khan wore a black traditional outfit. Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Suhana Khan and Kajol also attended.
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11:11 am Friday, 06 November 2026
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Fashion designer Manish Malhotra hosted a Diwali party on Thursday at his Bandra residence. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived with Abhishek Bachchan in a red saree with a golden zari border. Kareena Kapoor Khan donned a sequined golden saree, while Saif Ali Khan wore a black traditional outfit. Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Suhana Khan and Kajol also attended.
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Trump set to join Diwali celebrations at White House
US President Donald Trump will take part in Diwali celebrations scheduled at the Oval Office on Friday, continuing a tradition started by former President George W Bush, PTI reported. Earlier, the ceremonies were mostly held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. In 2009, Barack Obama became the first president to light a diya at the White House.
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01:24 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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US President Donald Trump will take part in Diwali celebrations scheduled at the Oval Office on Friday, continuing a tradition started by former President George W Bush, PTI reported. Earlier, the ceremonies were mostly held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. In 2009, Barack Obama became the first president to light a diya at the White House.
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Rupee hits 6-month high
The Indian rupee touched a six-month high of 94.08 against the US dollar on November 6. In May, the currency hit an all-time low of 96.96. The domestic currency opened at 94.50 against the dollar, depreciating 9 paise from its previous close of 94.41 but later recovered to touch 94.08, as per data.
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01:40 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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The Indian rupee touched a six-month high of 94.08 against the US dollar on November 6. In May, the currency hit an all-time low of 96.96. The domestic currency opened at 94.50 against the dollar, depreciating 9 paise from its previous close of 94.41 but later recovered to touch 94.08, as per data.
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Jharkhand IAS Officers' Wives Association organises Diwali Mela in Ranchi
Jharkhand IAS Officers' Wives Association (JIASOWA) organised its annual Diwali Mela at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi. Women entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and artisans from multiple states selling traditional handicrafts and indigenous goods attended the event. It featured over 300 stalls promoting rural livelihoods alongside cultural programmes. Revenue from event funds social welfare projects.
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03:23 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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Jharkhand IAS Officers' Wives Association (JIASOWA) organised its annual Diwali Mela at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi. Women entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and artisans from multiple states selling traditional handicrafts and indigenous goods attended the event. It featured over 300 stalls promoting rural livelihoods alongside cultural programmes. Revenue from event funds social welfare projects.
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Ananya Panday recreates Rani's iconic 'Shava Shava' look for Diwali Party
Actress Ananya Panday recreated Rani Mukerji's iconic silver sequin lehenga look from 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...' song 'Say Shava Shava' for Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party on Thursday. Ananya's version gave a modern twist to the iconic piece. The shimmery ensemble featured a bralette blouse, a mermaid skirt, a dupatta with a jewelled belt on the waist and spaghetti straps.
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03:22 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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Actress Ananya Panday recreated Rani Mukerji's iconic silver sequin lehenga look from 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...' song 'Say Shava Shava' for Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party on Thursday. Ananya's version gave a modern twist to the iconic piece. The shimmery ensemble featured a bralette blouse, a mermaid skirt, a dupatta with a jewelled belt on the waist and spaghetti straps.
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Israeli Embassy shares playful video to wish Indians 'Happy Diwali'
The Israeli Embassy in India shared a playful video on its official account to wish Indians a Happy Diwali. The video featured the game of 'Chinese Whispers' with "Diwali Ki Hardik Shubhkamnayein" as the original message. "From 'Diwali Ki Hardik Shubhkamnayein' to…what did we just say? Either way, Israel wishes India a Happy Diwali," the caption read.
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03:20 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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The Israeli Embassy in India shared a playful video on its official account to wish Indians a Happy Diwali. The video featured the game of 'Chinese Whispers' with "Diwali Ki Hardik Shubhkamnayein" as the original message. "From 'Diwali Ki Hardik Shubhkamnayein' to…what did we just say? Either way, Israel wishes India a Happy Diwali," the caption read.
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03:20 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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Aus PM extends Diwali wishes, says 'Festival now a part of Australia'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended Diwali greetings to Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Australia, calling the festival "the great celebration of the victory of light". "We can all take pride in just how intrinsically Diwali has become part of the face of modern Australia...May your Diwali celebrations uplift you in hope for a brighter future," he said.
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03:31 pm Friday, 06 November 2026
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended Diwali greetings to Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Australia, calling the festival "the great celebration of the victory of light". "We can all take pride in just how intrinsically Diwali has become part of the face of modern Australia...May your Diwali celebrations uplift you in hope for a brighter future," he said.
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