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Norwegian, German Ambassadors extend Diwali greetings, laud Indian colleagues for festive spirit

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 9:11:27 PM IST

Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener and German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to people celebrating the festival, sharing glimpses of celebrations at their respective embassies and highlighting the spirit ... read..

"Political parties should not politicise temple visits": RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Akhilesh Yadavs Ayodhya visit

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 9:11:25 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday said political parties and leaders should not politicise visits to temples or religious worship, while reacting to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the Ram Man ... read..

What happened in 1984 was massacre of innocent people: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 8:41:29 PM IST

In a gathering held at the residence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined the Union Minister to meet with victims and survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, reaffirming support and hearing firsthand acc ... read..

Delhi: Six dead in Hauz Qazi building collapse; three contractors arrested

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 7:41:22 PM IST

The death toll in the building collapse incident in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area has risen to six, with all the deceased identified, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

A look at Mohammed Shami's top spells following retirement from Test cricket

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 7:11:27 PM IST

One of the India's modern-day masters of swing and seam, Mohammed Shami called time on his 13 year Test career on Friday. ... read..

"Diwali ki hardik shubhkamnaye": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar extends Diwali greetings, likens festival to Jewish Hanukkah

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 6:41:45 PM IST

Ambassador of Israel to India Reuven Azar on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to people in India and around the world, drawing parallels between the Hindu festival of lights and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah while highlighting their shared message of ... read..

Former India women's hockey coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu dies at 86

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 6:41:37 PM IST

Former Indian women's hockey team chief coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu, who guided the country to its historic gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, died in Surrey, Canada, at the age of 86, Olympics.com reported. ... read..

Do Gaz Zamin: Indias last Mughal emperor died today 164 years ago; but his life of pain and tragedy lives

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 6:41:30 PM IST

The man who was the last scion of India and South Asias most powerful ruling house, Bahadur Shah Zafar, died today 164 years ago in Rangoon (Yangon today), British-ruled Burma. ... read..

Tata Steel reports Rs 5,055 crore net profit in India business for Q2FY27

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 6:41:20 PM IST

Steel major Tata Steel recorded a profit after tax of Rs 5,055 crore from its Indian operations for the JulySeptember quarter of the 2026-27 financial year (Q2FY27), supported by volume growth across domestic segments despite seasonal weakness and volati ... read..

SBI expands US footprint with new branch in Texas

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 6:11:48 PM IST

State Bank of India expanded its banking subsidiary footprint in the United States with the inauguration of a new branch of SBIC Bank in Frisco, North Dallas, Texas. ... read..

"Will continue tradition to celebrate festival with our jawans": PM Modi extends Diwali greetings

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 6:11:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity, and said he would continue his tradition of celebrating the festival with jawans. ... read..

E20 petrol meets prescribed quality norms; 893 samples across 27 States and UTs found compliant

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 5:41:35 PM IST

All 893 samples of E20 petrol drawn from public sector oil marketing companies across 27 States and Union Territories have conformed to prescribed quality standards, refuting claims of excessive ethanol blending, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and ... read..

Chinese Mahjong adds new twist to Delhi's Diwali parties, draws comparison to Rummy, Teen Patti

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 5:41:33 PM IST

Chinese Mahjong is adding a new twist to Diwali parties in Delhi, with the Chinese Embassy in India drawing parallels between the traditional game and India's popular Rummy and Teen Patti, saying it brings families and friends together through fun and fri ... read..

"Loads more ahead": British High Commission in India hails FTA deal amid Diwali celebrations

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 5:11:28 PM IST

The British High Commission in India has celebrated Diwali by highlighting the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expressing optimism about the future of the bilateral partnership and saying there is "loads more ahead" for the two countries. ... read..

PM Modi meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, exchanges Diwali greetings

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 5:11:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and exchanged Diwali greetings. ... read..

Railways strengthens crowd management at stations amid festive rush, operates 18,000 special trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 4:41:21 PM IST

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the Railways has strengthened crowd management arrangements at major railway stations and terminals to handle the heavy passenger rush during the festive season, with around 18,000 special trains op ... read..

NGT gives CPCB eight weeks to report progress on National microplastics detection protocol

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 4:11:23 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal has granted the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) eight weeks to place on record a further progress report on the development of uniform methodologies for sampling, preparation and detection of microplastics in different e ... read..

Japan Ambassador ONO Keiichi shares glimpses of Diwali celebrations at embassy

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 3:41:30 PM IST

Japan's ambassador to India ONO Keiichi celebrated Diwali with Indian and Japanese colleagues at the Embassy of Japan, marking his third celebration of the festival in India. ... read..

Companies need to overhaul cybersecurity as AI accelerates vulnerability attacks: Report

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 3:41:27 PM IST

Companies will need to fundamentally overhaul their cybersecurity strategies and increase investments in automated threat detection and vulnerability management as frontier artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for cyberattackers to identify and ex ... read..

From Chutneys to Chaat: How U.S. Cranberries Are Redefining Diwali Party Starters

New Delhi [India] | November 7, 2026 3:11:39 PM IST

As India gears up for Diwali celebrations, festive menus are getting a refreshing makeover with the addition of U.S. cranberries. ... read..

AI investment cycle may have peaked, Jefferies warns; raises India allocation to 14%

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 3:11:34 PM IST

The global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle may have peaked or could be entering a mid-cycle correction, with rising financing costs and concerns over the returns on massive capital expenditure likely to weigh on technology investments in the ... read..

Indian Railways quadrupling seven major corridors to permanently resolve congestion: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 3:11:27 PM IST

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that Indian Railways is expanding its trunk routes, quadrupling seven major rail corridors across the country to permanently resolve congestion and train delays. ... read..

"People living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones at others:" AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj slams Parvesh Verma for filing defamation case

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:41:43 PM IST

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday targeted BJP leader and Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma for filing a defamation case against him by referencing the past behaviour of the BJP with respect to AAP, declaring that people living in glass houses should no ... read..

Juhi Chawla recreates 90s magic with Roop Suhana Lagta Hai in Apples Diwali 2026 campaign

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:41:38 PM IST

Juhi Chawla has brought back a slice of 1990s Bollywood nostalgia with her appearance in Apples Diwali campaign, Step Into the Light. ... read..

Union Sports Minister Mandaviya hails Dhinidhi Desinghu for historic second Youth Olympics medal

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:41:28 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu for securing her second medal at the Youth Olympics Games in 2026 in Dakar on Friday. ... read..

Oil marketing companies reject Karnataka's claims of 2631 pc ethanol in petrol, cite testing irregularities

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:41:22 PM IST

Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have rejected claims by the Karnataka government that petrol sold at certain ... read..

Delhi HC says entire book cannot be stopped over few disputed passages; modifies restraint on Yes Man

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:11:38 PM IST

Drawing a distinction between restraining specific allegedly defamatory material and stopping an entire published work, the Delhi High Court has held that a pre-trial injunction against a book cannot extend beyond the passages found, at the interim stage, ... read..

"I felt that I should tell my own story": Sonia Gandhi reflects on her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:11:37 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday reflected upon the motivations behind writing her personal memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. ... read..

US midterms could accelerate stock market rotation; healthcare "next leg of the AI trade": Goldman Sachs

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 2:11:27 PM IST

The US midterm elections could accelerate the ongoing rotation in stock markets, with the healthcare sector emerging as a potential defensive investment, according to Lou Miller, Global Head of Custom Basket Trading at Goldman Sachs. ... read..

"Congress will never return to power": Union Minister Giriraj Singh targets Sonia Gandhi over remarks on democracy

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:41:44 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh, on Saturday, in a blistering attack on Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, advised her to forget Congress' return to power in India, adding that the party hasn't held power in nine different States fo ... read..

Hardik Pandya misses Mushtaq Ali as injury setback delays return ahead of T20 WC

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:41:38 PM IST

Hardik Pandya's absence from competitive cricket will continue, with the all-rounder missing from Baroda's 15-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's domestic T20 tournament. ... read..

NSE Electronic Gold Receipts log record trading volumes on Dhanteras

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:41:31 PM IST

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) registered its highest-ever trading volumes in the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on the occasion of Dhanteras, marking a major milestone for the countrys organised bullion market. Festive trading in the ... read..

Saba Karim Cricket Academy to host Velocity Cricket League player trials in Noida

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:41:30 PM IST

The Velocity Cricket League (VCL), a pan-India franchise-based T-15 Tennis Ball Cricket League, is set to conduct its next round of player trials at Saba Karim Cricket Academy, Noida, on November 15. ... read..

Why Quitting Alcohol Suddenly at Home Can Be Dangerous: Dr. Shradha Malik Explains the Medical Risks of Alcohol Withdrawal

New Delhi [India] | November 7, 2026 1:41:22 PM IST

Many families do not realise is that for someone with alcohol dependence, suddenly stopping alcohol without medical supervision can be dangerous and, in some cases, life-threatening. ... read..

India's chemical industry set for strong growth, global market expansion amid investment push

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:11:31 PM IST

India's chemical and petrochemical industry is poised to strengthen its presence in global markets, supported by expanding manufacturing capacity, rising investments, improved industrial infrastructure and growing technological capabilities, according to ... read..

Markets likely to deliver moderate returns in Samvat 2083; Kotak MF favours quality over momentum

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 12:41:28 PM IST

Indian equity markets are likely to deliver moderate returns in Samvat 2083, with investors advised to prioritise asset allocation and quality stocks over momentum-driven investments amid global uncertainties and volatile market conditions, according to K ... read..

"Defining an era of Indian pace bowling": BCCI, former cricketers hails Shami as he retires from Test cricket

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 12:41:27 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid tribute to Mohammed Shami following his Test retirement, thanking the Indian pacer for defining an era of Indian fast bowling and acknowledging his contribution as Test cap No. 279. ... read..

Financing "biggest barrier" to India's clean energy transition despite "no shortage of capital": Economist Nicki Hutley

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 12:11:33 PM IST

Financing remains the "biggest barrier" to India's clean energy transition, as inadequate investment in transmission and grid infrastructure continues to constrain the distribution of renewable power despite strong capacity expansion, said Australian econ ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to interact with Indian Army personnel at Bagdogra Airfield on eve of Diwali

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 11:41:42 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday will interact with Indian Army personnel stationed at Bagdogra Airfield in Darjeeling on the eve of Diwali. ... read..

"Confusion is clearly yours, not ours": Pralhad Joshi hits back at Rahul Gandhi over debate challenge amid SIR row

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 11:41:33 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday accused the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of having done "no homework" on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, after the Congress leader told Union Home Minister Amit Shah not ... read..

"Great damage has been done to fabric of our country": Sonia Gandhi targets BJP ahead of book launch

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 11:11:37 AM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi levelled a sharp critique against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of inflicting serious damage on the country's democratic institutions over the past twelve years. ... read..

Delhi Police crack down on illegal sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, recovers over 91 kg of banned stock

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 11:11:33 AM IST

Delhi Police continues its crackdown on the illegal sale and storage of firecrackers. Under the drive, police apprehended five persons in five separate cases registered at Jyoti Nagar, Shastri Park and Dayalpur on November 6, recovering a total of approxi ... read..

Karnataka HC draws Red Line for ED, says it can't act as super cop, quashes ECIR and proceedings against Congress MLA, others

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 11:11:23 AM IST

Drawing a sharp line around the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Karnataka High Court has held that the agency is not a super cop to investigate anything and everything which comes into its notice, ruling that it cannot bypass the statuto ... read..

Global gas supplies could tighten in winter amid unprecedented Strait of Hormuz supply shock: IEA

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 10:41:25 AM IST

Global natural gas supplies could tighten further during the 202627 winter heating season, as disruptions to trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz pose an unprecedented supply shock to the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, according to a repo ... read..

"When will action be taken?": Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over E20 petrol row

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 10:41:23 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned the Centre over alleged excess ethanol content in petrol sold across Karnataka, asking when action would be taken against oil companies supplying fuel beyond the prescribed 20 per cent ... read..

UAE Ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi celebrates first Diwali in India at New Delhi Embassy

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 10:11:36 AM IST

UAE Ambassador to India Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi celebrated his first Diwali in India with a special gathering at the UAE Embassy in New Delhi, sharing glimpses of the festivities with staff members and their families. ... read..

"Must identify and support poor students wanting to build career in law": CJI Surya Kant

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 10:11:33 AM IST

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said they would provide financial assistance to poor students to build their careers in law, saying they would support them for the initial three to five years of the struggle to create a space for themselves. ... read..

Noel Tata to become Voltas Chairman Emeritus as Sunil D'Souza takes over from Nov 12

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 10:11:28 AM IST

Voltas is set to undergo a leadership transition with Sunil Alaric D'Souza taking over as Chairman from November 12, as Noel N. Tata retires upon attaining the age of 70 in line with the Tata Group Governance Guidelines, the company said in an exchange fi ... read..

One more body recovered from Delhi building collapse site, death toll rises to three

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 10:11:21 AM IST

The death toll in the Delhi Chawri Bazar building collapse rose to 3 on Saturday after rescue workers recovered the mortal remains of another victim from the debris, police said. ... read..

French Embassy in India celebrates Diwali with special video; Ambassador Thierry Mathou shares festive wishes

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 9:11:32 AM IST

The French Embassy in India has shared a light-hearted video of its annual Diwali celebration, featuring embassy staff and Ambassador Dr Thierry Mathou, as it highlighted the cultural ties between France and India ahead of the festival. ... read..

India's renewable energy capacity to reach 530 GW by 2030, solar to drive over 80% of growth: IEA

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 9:11:20 AM IST

India's renewable energy capacity is projected to reach around 530 GW by 2030, with solar photovoltaic (PV) accounting for more than 80% of the expansion, positioning the country as the world's second-largest renewable energy growth market, according to t ... read..

India ends home World Armwrestling Championship with 59 medals; Russia tops standings

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 8:11:25 AM IST

The 47th World Armwrestling & 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship 2026 concluded on Friday with a closing ceremony at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, East Delhi. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of 4 nations

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 4:11:20 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu accepted diplomatic credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of four nationsMali, Myanmar, Madagascar, and Equatorial Guineaduring an official ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. ... read..

"Elevated platforms, CCTV surveillance set up for crowd control": DCP North on Diwali security arrangements in Delhi

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:41:25 AM IST

To manage massive festive footfall and ensure foolproof security ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police have put in place multi-layered crowd control measures, including elevated monitoring platforms equipped with binoculars, extensive CCTV surveillance, and p ... read..

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