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Karwa Chauth, also called Karak Chaturthi, centers around the Karwa -an earthen pot used for offering water (Argha) to the moon. It holds great significance in the Puja and is given as Dan to Brahmins. Women worship several deities on this day, including Chauth Mata, Goddess Gaura, Lord Shiva, Kartikeya, and Ganesh.
US President Trump’s hopes for the Nobel Peace Prize were dashed as Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won this year. The White House responded with criticism, accusing the Nobel Committee of prioritizing politics over genuine peacemaking efforts. The decision has sparked debate over the award’s impartiality and purpose.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference announced Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Shammi Oberoi, and Sajad Kichloo as Rajya Sabha candidates, keeping the fourth seat open for Congress. Talks are ongoing for seat-sharing amid strategic competition with BJP. The final decision on the fourth seat awaits conclusion of these discussions.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the lifting of the ban on fireworks in Delhi. The case also addressed the manufacture and sale of green crackers. The Centre urged the court to permit fireworks for at least two days during Diwali. After hearing all arguments, the court has reserved its verdict.
The Election Commission will conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide, starting with states holding assembly elections in 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal. The 2025 Bihar SIR concluded with cleanup of voter lists. The goal is to remove duplicates and illegal voters for accurate rolls.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu, who previously served as Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, completed 15 years in office today. On this occasion, Singanamala TDP MLA Bandaru Sravani Sree congratulated him at the ‘X’ venue. In a tweet, she wrote, “Crisis is a stepping stone… Best wishes to CM Chandrababu, shaping future generations.”
Police busted a carjacking syndicate led by Pandey, linked to over 100 vehicle thefts and serious crimes like murder and ransom. Five members were arrested under MCOCA, while two aides remain at large. Luxury cars were trafficked to the Northeast, and Pandey funded property in Lucknow using criminal proceeds, officials confirmed.
A six-member SIT led by IGP Pushpendra Kumar is investigating IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s alleged suicide in Chandigarh. His wife, IAS officer Amneet Kumar, accuses senior Haryana officials of caste-based discrimination and abetment, demanding FIR amendments to include top cops. The case involves charges under abetment and SC/ST Act.
The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to María Corina Machado this year, will be formally presented on December 10 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. This year saw 338 nominations, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations. It was officially made by Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chairman of the five-member committee overseeing the prestigious recognition.
IT Secretary S. Krishnan announced that India’s sovereign AI model will be ready before the AI Impact Summit in February. The nation has rapidly expanded to 38,000 GPUs, empowering domestic firms. The model aims for sectoral productivity and inclusivity and is trained on Indian datasets. Twelve Indian firms receive government backing for foundational models.
A major update has emerged about the hit web series ‘Stranger Things’. All four released seasons have been widely successful, and now, the upcoming fifth season is making headlines with episode runtimes of 90 minutes to 2 hours. Also, each episode cost $50 to 60 million. The much-anticipated season premieres on Netflix on October 26, […]
Since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times, honoring 111 individuals and 31 organizations. Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai remains the youngest recipient, while Joseph Rotblat received it at 86, making him the oldest. The recent laureate is Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognized for her fight for democracy.
Indian equity indices closed higher Friday, with Sensex rising 329 points to 82,500 and Nifty gaining 103 points to 25,285. Gains were led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks amid easing Middle East tensions. Tata Steel and HCL Tech led gainers, while Axis Bank and Titan were top laggards. The exchange rate of the rupee […]
UGC NET December 2025 registration runs until November 7, 2025, at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. NTA advises candidates to update Aadhaar and UDID cards for correct details to avoid issues. Application fees: Rs 1,150 (General), Rs 600 (OBC/EWS), Rs 325 (SC/ST/PwD). Apply by filling the online form, uploading documents, and paying fees.
The Andhra Pradesh govt recently announced a 13 paise per unit electricity rate reduction starting November 2025. However, CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed dissatisfaction with officials for failing to effectively publicize the move. He urged ministers to actively engage with the media and communicate key welfare schemes to ensure better public awareness.