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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged residents to use only green firecrackers this Diwali to reduce pollution. She encouraged traditional celebrations with diyas, rangoli, and sharing sweets. Highlighting peace and harmony, she said, “Delhi is my family, and I wish happiness and a brighter future for every member of this family this festival.”
PM Modi extended Diwali greetings, wishing the festival of lights brings harmony, happiness, prosperity, and positivity. Since 2014, he has celebrated Diwali with armed forces, including at Siachen and the Dograi War Memorial. This year, PM Modi is likely to mark the festival with the Indian Navy onboard INS Vikrant, celebrating Operation Sindoor’s success.
French authorities are hunting four thieves who stole eight priceless jewellery pieces from the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, Paris’s chief prosecutor said. The “strike team” wore masks and used high-powered scooters to escape. The brazen heist targeted France’s crown jewels, prompting an urgent investigation as police search for the suspects across the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to celebrate the festive season by buying Indian-made products and supporting local artisans. Emphasising pride in “Swadeshi,” he said, “Let’s celebrate the hard work of 140 crore Indians.” PM Modi also encouraged people to share their festive purchases on social media to inspire others to choose Indian products.
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Orenburg gas plant, sparking a major fire and halting Kazakh gas processing, officials said. The facility, run by Gazprom, is among the world’s largest. Meanwhile, Donald Trump suggested Kyiv may need to cede land to end the war, as Ukraine accused Russia of using new long-range bombs on civilian areas.
Delhi’s air quality dipped into the ‘very poor’ category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR. With AQI crossing 300, authorities have been directed to intensify dust control, sweeping, and water sprinkling measures, as forecasts warn of further pollution worsening.
Trump threatened to send troops to San Francisco, saying he wants to “make it great again.” The move follows earlier National Guard deployments to cities like Los Angeles and Washington, often against local opposition. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the idea, calling it political overreach amid growing backlash from San Francisco leaders and residents.
The BJP slammed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for calling Diwali diya lighting a “waste of money,” calling his remarks insensitive and disrespectful to Hindu traditions. Leaders emphasized diyas symbolize devotion and cultural values, urging respect for India’s festivals. The backlash comes ahead of Ayodhya’s Deepotsav, where over 26 lakh diyas will be lit.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced its list of 25 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14. The list, approved by the AIMIM Bihar unit and national leadership, includes Mohammed Kaif (Siwan), Anas Salam (Gopalganj), and Advocate Shams Aagaz (Kishanganj).
CM Siddaramaiah urged people to avoid ‘sanatanis’ and remain wary of the RSS and Sangh Parivar, accusing them of opposing BR Ambedkar and the Constitution. Speaking at Mysore University’s silver jubilee, he condemned orthodox elements, praised Ambedkar’s vision for social reform, and called for rationality, scientific thinking, and rejection of blind beliefs.
The government has extended the due date for filing the GSTR-3B tax return by five days, till October 25. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs announced that taxpayers filing for September and the July-September quarter can now pay by October 25. The extension was expected, as the original deadline coincided with Diwali on […]
Delhi High Court Judge Justice Prathiba Singh has been appointed chairperson of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for 2025–27. The World Intellectual Property Organization praised her leadership and expertise in IP law. Justice Singh, a Cambridge alumnus, also co-chairs the WHO AI in Health Working Group and previously chaired Delhi’s IP Division.
Severe flooding in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district, caused by torrential rains and the overflowing Mullaperiyar River, has inundated villages, destroyed over 200 acres of crops, and forced residents to flee. Homes, roads, and farmlands are submerged, while rescue teams evacuate stranded families. Rising water levels renew calls for long-term flood management.
The US destroyed a suspected drug-carrying submarine in the Caribbean, killing two, the White House said. Heading toward the US on a known narcotrafficking route, it was the sixth strike in weeks. Trump claimed 25,000 Americans could have died and said the two survivors from Ecuador and Colombia will face detention and prosecution.
Ayodhya celebrates Deepotsav today, marking Lord Shri Ram’s homecoming, with a record 26,11,101 diyas illuminating Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats. Organized under CM Yogi Adityanath, over 10,000 volunteers aim to break last year’s record. Lamps are lit and counted meticulously for a Guinness World Record, showcasing Ayodhya’s spiritual and cultural grandeur.