According to mythology, after a fourteen-year exile and defeating Ravana, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana on this day. The people of Ayodhya, overjoyed by his return, decorated their homes with lamps to welcome their king. This moment marks the beginning of Diwali, a celebration of light and victory.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face each other today at 3 pm in the Women’s One Day World Cup in Mumbai. Sri Lanka has not won a single match in this tournament so far. Out of the five matches played, they have lost 3 and 2 have been abandoned. Bangladesh has also won only one […]
‘K-RAMP’, directed by Jains Nani and starring Tollywood actor Kiran Abbavaram, is currently entertaining audiences. Trade sources report that the film has earned over ₹5 crore in two days, though an official confirmation is awaited. Yukti Tareja, Naresh VK, Sai Kumar, and others have played key roles in this action-packed entertainer.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, expected to intensify from October 21. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rough sea conditions are forecast till October 25. Fishermen are advised to avoid the sea during this period.
The Bhagyalakshmi Temple at Charminar is glowing with spiritual fervor as Diwali celebrations unfold. Devotees, along with their families, are visiting in large numbers to seek blessings. To manage the crowd, organizers have arranged special queue lines. Many devotees are patiently waiting for hours to get darshan of the goddess on this auspicious day.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, taking the total number of announced candidates to 132. The fourth list features Kumar Kunal in Madhuban, Brij Bhushan (Navin) in Sapaul, and Anil Kumar in Gaya Town, further strengthening AAP’s preparations ahead of the polls.
AP Chief Minister Chandrababu expressed deep shock over the death of TDP state vice president and APSIDC chairman Malepati Subbanaidu. He praised Subbanaidu’s efforts in strengthening the party in Kavali and called his passing a major loss to the TDP. He assured that the party will fully support Subbanaidu’s family during this time.
Kiran Abbavaram’s latest film, “K-Ramp,” has been well-received and is performing strongly at the box office across the twin Telugu states. In a recent interview, he stated he won’t accept a character role in a Pawan Kalyan film just to appear. Abbavaram aims to star in big films, create his own identity, and will take […]
The second ODI between India and Australia is set for October 23 in Adelaide. Key changes are expected in the Indian lineup, with Kuldeep Yadav likely to replace Washington Sundar. Also, Prasidh Krishna is expected to come in for Harshit Rana, signaling strategic adjustments ahead of the crucial match.
According to mythology, the demon Narakasura terrorized both people and gods. Granted a boon to die only at a woman’s hands, he was slain by Satyabhama, Lord Krishna’s wife, during a fierce battle. Krishna feigned death to empower her. This victory of good over evil is celebrated as Naraka Chaturdashi, a Diwali festival.
“Kantara: Chapter 1,” directed by Rishab Shetty and starring Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah, continues to dominate the box office, earning around ₹750 crore worldwide. With packed shows and Diwali boosting collections, it is on track to surpass Chhaava’s ₹807 crore, potentially becoming 2025’s highest-grossing Indian film.
As Bihar’s election campaign intensifies, the NDA alliance is contesting together, while opposition parties are competing separately. Recently, the Congress party released its third list of six candidates, bringing its total to 59 for the first two phases of the election. Nomination filings for the second phase are still underway.
President Droupadi Murmu extended Diwali greetings, wishing happiness, peace, and prosperity to all. She described Diwali as the festival of lights, symbolizing good over evil and knowledge over ignorance, urging safe, responsible, eco-friendly celebrations while promoting self-reflection, helping the needy, and fostering mutual affection and brotherhood.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84269.30, up at 317.11 points or 0.38%, and the Nifty was at 25824.60, up at 114.75 points or 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.89 against the dollar.
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