In pics: Bollywood actors celebrating Diwali
Bollywood actors, including Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and husband Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia Deshmukh, and Kunal Kemmu and wife Soha Ali Khan, shared glimpses from their Diwali celebrations. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal revealed their son Vihaan's face. Sara Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha also shared pictures.
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10:23 am Monday, 09 November 2026
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Bollywood actors, including Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and husband Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia Deshmukh, and Kunal Kemmu and wife Soha Ali Khan, shared glimpses from their Diwali celebrations. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal revealed their son Vihaan's face. Sara Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha also shared pictures.
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Indian Embassy in Pakistan celebrates Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas
The Indian Embassy in Pakistan celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, sharing glimpses of the festivities on X. "We extend our heartfelt wishes to everyone for a very Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas," it wrote. The embassy also recalled how Guru Hargobind Sahib secured the release of 52 kings from Gwalior Fort, an event commemorated as Bandi Chhor Divas.
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11:21 am Monday, 09 November 2026
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The Indian Embassy in Pakistan celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, sharing glimpses of the festivities on X. "We extend our heartfelt wishes to everyone for a very Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas," it wrote. The embassy also recalled how Guru Hargobind Sahib secured the release of 52 kings from Gwalior Fort, an event commemorated as Bandi Chhor Divas.
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In pics: Thailand PM inaugurates 27-day Grand Diwali Festival 2026
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 in Bangkok. The 27-day celebrations, being held across Thailand throughout November, showcase Indian culture and aim to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Indian Embassy has described the festival as the longest Diwali celebration held outside India.
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12:13 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 in Bangkok. The 27-day celebrations, being held across Thailand throughout November, showcase Indian culture and aim to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Indian Embassy has described the festival as the longest Diwali celebration held outside India.
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12:13 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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90 Indian cities among world's 100 most polluted cities
Ninety Indian cities were among the world's 100 most polluted cities on November 9, with Punjab's Amritsar topping the list, as per AQI.in. Other Indian cities on the list were, Sri Ganganagar, Budaun, Sonipat, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Faridkot, Hisar, Pathankot, Agra, Firozabad, Rohtak and New Delhi. Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida and Panipat were also among the 100 cities.
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12:29 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Ninety Indian cities were among the world's 100 most polluted cities on November 9, with Punjab's Amritsar topping the list, as per AQI.in. Other Indian cities on the list were, Sri Ganganagar, Budaun, Sonipat, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Faridkot, Hisar, Pathankot, Agra, Firozabad, Rohtak and New Delhi. Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida and Panipat were also among the 100 cities.
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12:29 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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In pics: India cricketers celebrating Diwali
Ex-India captain MS Dhoni celebrated Diwali with wife Sakshi Dhoni and daughter Ziva, Sachin Tendulkar performed Lakshmi puja with wife, while India opener Abhishek Sharma celebrated Diwali with his family at home. India Women skipper Smriti Mandhana, India T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also shared festive moments.
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12:52 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Ex-India captain MS Dhoni celebrated Diwali with wife Sakshi Dhoni and daughter Ziva, Sachin Tendulkar performed Lakshmi puja with wife, while India opener Abhishek Sharma celebrated Diwali with his family at home. India Women skipper Smriti Mandhana, India T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also shared festive moments.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Govardhan Puja, feeds cows in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Govardhan Puja at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Monday. He also fed cows as part of the celebrations and highlighted the importance of cow protection and welfare, describing the cow as the soul of India's agricultural and sage-led traditions. He said the state government had established over 7,700 cow shelters.
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01:39 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Govardhan Puja at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Monday. He also fed cows as part of the celebrations and highlighted the importance of cow protection and welfare, describing the cow as the soul of India's agricultural and sage-led traditions. He said the state government had established over 7,700 cow shelters.
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Why is Delhi's official AQI 370 but some platforms show close to 1,000?
CPCB recorded Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI at 370 on Monday morning but private monitoring platform AQI.in reported a reading of 955 under US standards and 787 under its Indian-standard calculation. India’s official AQI uses a scale that stops at 500, while some international platforms use different thresholds for pollutant concentrations and allow readings to exceed 500.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
12:00 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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CPCB recorded Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI at 370 on Monday morning but private monitoring platform AQI.in reported a reading of 955 under US standards and 787 under its Indian-standard calculation. India’s official AQI uses a scale that stops at 500, while some international platforms use different thresholds for pollutant concentrations and allow readings to exceed 500.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani celebrates Diwali with Indian-Americans, shares video
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a festive video to extend Diwali greetings on his official social media account. Dressed in a traditional bright yellow kurta, Mamdani joined Indian-American community members in making rangoli patterns, arranging marigold flowers and lighting diyas. "Wishing you a very happy Diwali, New York City," he captioned the video.
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02:47 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a festive video to extend Diwali greetings on his official social media account. Dressed in a traditional bright yellow kurta, Mamdani joined Indian-American community members in making rangoli patterns, arranging marigold flowers and lighting diyas. "Wishing you a very happy Diwali, New York City," he captioned the video.
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In Pics: Diwali celebrations from Karachi to London
Several pictures showed the festival of light being celebrated across different cities of the world, from Pakistan's Karachi to London. While women were seen carrying lit diyas at the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Karachi, women gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in northwest London to celebrate Diwali. Pictures showed Diwali celebrations in Colombo (Sri Lanka), Shanghai (China) and UAE.
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03:09 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Several pictures showed the festival of light being celebrated across different cities of the world, from Pakistan's Karachi to London. While women were seen carrying lit diyas at the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Karachi, women gathered at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in northwest London to celebrate Diwali. Pictures showed Diwali celebrations in Colombo (Sri Lanka), Shanghai (China) and UAE.
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1st Muslim to be elected to US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, shares Diwali greetings
The first Muslim to be elected to the US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, shared pictures of himself lighting diyas while extending Diwali greetings. "Happy Diwali to all who celebrate the Festival of Light," he wrote on X. The Michigan Senator-elect, whose wife Sarah traces her family roots to Karnataka's Bhatkal, once joked that he might be "more Indian than Arab".
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03:28 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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The first Muslim to be elected to the US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, shared pictures of himself lighting diyas while extending Diwali greetings. "Happy Diwali to all who celebrate the Festival of Light," he wrote on X. The Michigan Senator-elect, whose wife Sarah traces her family roots to Karnataka's Bhatkal, once joked that he might be "more Indian than Arab".
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IAF chief celebrates Diwali with Air Force personnel at forward airbase
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit visited a forward Air Force station on Diwali to celebrate the festival with Air Warriors and Agniveervayu personnel deployed at the frontline. During the visit, the IAF Chief interacted with personnel, exchanged sweets and extended festive greetings. Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is the 29th Chief of the Air Staff.
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03:54 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit visited a forward Air Force station on Diwali to celebrate the festival with Air Warriors and Agniveervayu personnel deployed at the frontline. During the visit, the IAF Chief interacted with personnel, exchanged sweets and extended festive greetings. Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is the 29th Chief of the Air Staff.
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Abhishek Sharma dances to ‘Bolo Ta Ra Ra’ with family on Diwali; video goes viral
India opener Abhishek Sharma was seen dancing to Daler Mehndi's hit song ‘Bolo Ta Ra Ra’ with his family during Diwali celebrations at his home in Amritsar. The video, which went viral on social media, was originally shared on Instagram by his sister Komal, who captioned it, "Bolo tara ra ra #MandatoryRitual".
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03:52 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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India opener Abhishek Sharma was seen dancing to Daler Mehndi's hit song ‘Bolo Ta Ra Ra’ with his family during Diwali celebrations at his home in Amritsar. The video, which went viral on social media, was originally shared on Instagram by his sister Komal, who captioned it, "Bolo tara ra ra #MandatoryRitual".
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Why is the day after Diwali dedicated to King Mahabali?
Bali Pratipada is being celebrated on Monday, a day after Diwali. The festival honours King Mahabali and commemorates his generosity and devotion. According to legend, Lord Vishnu, in his Vamana Avatar, granted him permission to visit Earth for three days every year after sending him to the netherworld, and it is believed that Mahabali blesses his devotees during this period.
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03:46 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Bali Pratipada is being celebrated on Monday, a day after Diwali. The festival honours King Mahabali and commemorates his generosity and devotion. According to legend, Lord Vishnu, in his Vamana Avatar, granted him permission to visit Earth for three days every year after sending him to the netherworld, and it is believed that Mahabali blesses his devotees during this period.
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Gold and silver prices rise on MCX a day after Diwali
A day after Diwali, gold and silver prices surged on the MCX on Monday. Gold futures with December expiry touched ₹1,44,400 per 10 grams earlier in the session, rising ₹1,848 or 1.3% from the previous close of ₹1,42,552, reported NDTV Profit. Silver futures climbed to ₹1,89,399 per kg, gaining ₹4,299 or 2.3% from the previous close of ₹1,85,100.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
04:22 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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A day after Diwali, gold and silver prices surged on the MCX on Monday. Gold futures with December expiry touched ₹1,44,400 per 10 grams earlier in the session, rising ₹1,848 or 1.3% from the previous close of ₹1,42,552, reported NDTV Profit. Silver futures climbed to ₹1,89,399 per kg, gaining ₹4,299 or 2.3% from the previous close of ₹1,85,100.
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In pics: Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat illuminated with thousands of lamps on Diwali
Thousands of lamps were lit at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat as devotees gathered to celebrate Diwali. The video shows a massive crowd witnessing the Maha Aarti along the banks of the Ganga. The ghat was illuminated with thousands of lamps, with diyas arranged to spell out "Shubh Deepawali" (Happy Diwali). Diwali was celebrated on November 8.
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04:22 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Thousands of lamps were lit at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat as devotees gathered to celebrate Diwali. The video shows a massive crowd witnessing the Maha Aarti along the banks of the Ganga. The ghat was illuminated with thousands of lamps, with diyas arranged to spell out "Shubh Deepawali" (Happy Diwali). Diwali was celebrated on November 8.
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Union Minister Rijiju celebrates Diwali with Indian diaspora, guests in Saudi
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju celebrated Diwali with members of the Indian diaspora and Saudi guests at a dinner hosted by Indian Consul General Fahad Suri in Jeddah. The event featured traditional dance performances and cultural programmes by Indian students. "Our Indian community and Saudi friends gathered to celebrate the...festival and I [felt] at home away from home!" Rijiju said.
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04:44 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju celebrated Diwali with members of the Indian diaspora and Saudi guests at a dinner hosted by Indian Consul General Fahad Suri in Jeddah. The event featured traditional dance performances and cultural programmes by Indian students. "Our Indian community and Saudi friends gathered to celebrate the...festival and I [felt] at home away from home!" Rijiju said.
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List of 20 most polluted cities in India today released
The Central Pollution Control Board released its latest list of India's most polluted cities on Monday. Bahadurgarh topped the list with an AQI of 400, followed by Charkhi Dadri (389), Khora (380), Rohtak (378) and Khairthal (362). Anpara recorded an AQI of 355, while Faridabad, Panchgaon and Sri Ganganagar recorded 350 each. Kaithal (347), Gurugram (345) and Delhi (344) followed.
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04:42 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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The Central Pollution Control Board released its latest list of India's most polluted cities on Monday. Bahadurgarh topped the list with an AQI of 400, followed by Charkhi Dadri (389), Khora (380), Rohtak (378) and Khairthal (362). Anpara recorded an AQI of 355, while Faridabad, Panchgaon and Sri Ganganagar recorded 350 each. Kaithal (347), Gurugram (345) and Delhi (344) followed.
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CRPF jawans dance as they celebrate Diwali in Jammu & Kashmir
A video posted by ANI showed CRPF jawans in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch dancing as they celebrated Diwali. Some CRPF jawans were also seen performing temple puja, lighting diyas, distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers. Poonch district is a strategically sensitive area in Jammu and Kashmir where CRPF units maintain security.
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04:55 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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A video posted by ANI showed CRPF jawans in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch dancing as they celebrated Diwali. Some CRPF jawans were also seen performing temple puja, lighting diyas, distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers. Poonch district is a strategically sensitive area in Jammu and Kashmir where CRPF units maintain security.
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Why do families in Bihar beat bamboo baskets after Diwali?
Dalidar Bhagao is a folk tradition observed in parts of Bihar in the early morning hours after Diwali. Families beat a bamboo winnowing basket called a 'soop' while chanting phrases asking poverty to leave and Goddess Lakshmi to stay. The soop is used as it traditionally separates grain from husk, symbolising the removal of negativity and misfortune.
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04:55 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Dalidar Bhagao is a folk tradition observed in parts of Bihar in the early morning hours after Diwali. Families beat a bamboo winnowing basket called a 'soop' while chanting phrases asking poverty to leave and Goddess Lakshmi to stay. The soop is used as it traditionally separates grain from husk, symbolising the removal of negativity and misfortune.
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Why are gold and silver prices rising?
Gold and silver prices rallied on the MCX on Monday. Prices are rising as lower crude oil prices ease inflation concerns, while a weaker US dollar supports bullion prices. Silver is recovering faster than gold, supported by a stronger rebound in international prices and fresh buying following recent declines. Industrial demand is also contributing to silver's price gains.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
05:31 pm Monday, 09 November 2026
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Gold and silver prices rallied on the MCX on Monday. Prices are rising as lower crude oil prices ease inflation concerns, while a weaker US dollar supports bullion prices. Silver is recovering faster than gold, supported by a stronger rebound in international prices and fresh buying following recent declines. Industrial demand is also contributing to silver's price gains.
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