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The Sensex gained 63 points to close at 84,426, while the Nifty rose 25 points to 25,869 in the special Diwali session. The broader market also edged higher. On the NSE, 2,213 stocks advanced versus 710 declines, and 106 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs, indicating positive breadth despite the flat finish for the main indices.
Drowning in leftover mithai? Turn them into cocktails! Mixologists across India are transforming gulab jamun, laddoos, and kheer into nostalgic, balanced drinks. Think rose-gin spritzes, saffron-infused Negronis, and ghee-washed Old Fashioneds. The key: subtlety, acidity, and creativity. This Diwali, skip sugar overload — sip your sweets instead.
The nomination process for the Jubilee Hills by-poll is underway. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha filed her fourth set of nomination papers today at the Sheikhpet MRO office in Hyderabad, accompanied by Amberpet MLA Kaleru Venkatesh and other BRS leaders. Today marks the final day for submitting nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-polls.
Delhi plans cloud seeding between Oct 24–26 to tackle severe air pollution, pending IMD approval. Preparations are complete. Meanwhile, AAP leaders criticize the BJP govt for inaction, blaming it for delayed artificial rain and shifting responsibility to neighboring states, intensifying the political battle over Delhi’s worsening air quality crisis.
BCCI named Rishabh Pant captain of India A for two four-day matches against South Africa A starting October 30 in Bengaluru. This marks Pant’s comeback after injury. Two different squads were announced, with KL Rahul, Siraj, and others joining for the second match post-ODI series against Australia. Sai Sudharsan is vice-captain.
The BCCI has formally requested ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi to return the Asia Cup trophy to India after it was withheld post-final. India declined to accept it from Naqvi, sparking major backlash. Terming his behavior unsportsmanlike, BCCI warned that if the issue remains unresolved, it will escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
After losing the first ODI match to Australia in Perth recently, team India must win the second ODI in Adelaide on October 23 to stay in the ODI series. Several changes to the team are expected, with Kuldeep Yadav likely to feature in the playing XI. Sundar, Nitish Kumar, and Harshit Rana may also be […]
Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan was excluded from the India A squad for the upcoming matches against South Africa A, sparking backlash online. Despite strong performances and improved fitness, he was overlooked. Rishabh Pant will captain the team. KL Rahul, Patidar, and others made the cut, while Mohammed Shami was also left out of the squad.
The Telangana govt is set to distribute sarees to 1.94 lakh women under the ‘Indira Mahila Shakti (IMS)’ program on November 19, marking Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Originally planned for the Bathukamma festival, the distribution was postponed. This initiative aims to empower and support women’s organizations across the state.
The Ministry of Education is accepting applications for the vice chancellor post at the Central University of Tamil Nadu. Eligible candidates must be below 65 years old and have at least 10 years’ experience as a professor or in academic leadership. Interested candidates can apply by November 8, 2025, at education.gov.in or cutn.ac.in.
Internal rifts within the opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar have sparked criticism from rivals. Despite the Congress, RJD, CPI, and VIP being allies, nominations have been filed against each other in 11 seats. The RJD and Congress are contesting in 6 seats, Congress and CPI in 4, and RJD and VIP in 2.
AP Minister Atchannaidu announced that postings for the 6,000 police positions, filled by the NDA government, will be made soon. Speaking on Police Martyrs’ Day, he urged collective efforts to maintain law and order in the state. Atchannaidu also criticized the YSRCP regime for its failure to recruit in the police department.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has started the registration for the NTPC Exam 2025 to fill 5,810 vacancies in various posts like Junior Clerk, Goods Guard, and Assistant Station Master. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official RRB website, paying a fee of Rs 250-500, depending on the category.
Andhra Pradesh secured a $15 billion Google AI hub in Vizag, sparking criticism from Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK, which slammed CM MK Stalin for missing the opportunity despite CEO Sundar Pichai’s Tamil roots. AIADMK called it a “lost chance” for Tamil Nadu, while DMK highlighted a ₹15,000 crore Foxconn investment coming to the state.
Following the Diwali festival, ‘Muhurat Trading’ continues to see profits in the Indian stock markets. The Sensex is trading at 84,484.67, up by 121.30 points, while the Nifty stands at 25,901.20, gaining 58.05 points. Meanwhile, the rupee is trading at 88.02 against the US dollar, reflecting positive market sentiment.