Nisha Rao

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Happy Diwali 2026: Wishes, celebrations and the significance of the festival of lights

Gold rate today: 24K gold at ₹1.42 lakh per 10 grams; check 22K gold and silver prices

Gold and silver prices in India were in focus on November 7, 2026. According to India Bullions, 24-karat gold was priced at ₹1,42,860 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold stood at ₹1,30,955. MCX December gold futures traded at ₹1,42,364 per 10 grams, down 1.20%.

1 day ago

Kedarnath temple glows with diyas during grand Dhanteras evening aarti; Rudraprayag Police share video

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, Kedarnath Temple witnessed a divine and grand evening aarti, with the shrine illuminated by the glow of lamps and prayers. Rudraprayag Police shared a video of the special aarti on social media, offering devotees a glimpse of the celebrations at the holy shrine.

1 day ago

Dhanteras 2026: Gold-buying muhurat begins at 10:30 AM; check city-wise Lakshmi-Kubera puja timings

. Devotees mark the occasion by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera and purchasing precious metals. Buyers are advised to check BIS hallmark, HUID, gold rates, making charges and silver purity before making purchases.

2 days ago

Karnataka bus fare hike ahead of Diwali: BMTC, KSRTC ticket prices increased; check new rates

The minimum BMTC fare has increased from Rs 6 to Rs 10. Ashoka alleged that the hike would burden commuters, students and daily-wage workers. The Shakti scheme offering free bus travel to eligible women remains unaffected.

3 days ago

Gold jumps Rs 4,800, silver surges Rs 9,000 ahead of Dhanteras; check latest rates

Gold prices in Delhi jumped ₹4,800 to ₹1,46,600 per 10 grams, while silver surged ₹9,000 to ₹1.93 lakh per kg on November 4. Festive demand, a weaker US dollar and a global bullion rally supported the recovery, with international gold rising 3% and silver gaining 4.5%.

3 days ago

Sensex, Nifty Extend Winning Streak To 5th Day; FMCG, Metal And Realty Stocks Lead Rally

The Sensex advanced 383.55 points, or 0.5 per cent, to close at 77,301.40, while the Nifty gained 149.75 points, or 0.63 per cent, to end the session at 23,960.60.

4 days ago

TRAI releases new telecom interconnection rules, to take effect from January 1, 2027; sets three-year migration deadline

TRAI has also introduced a shift from LDCA/SDCA-level to LSA-level interconnection, revised bank guarantee provisions, rules for voluntary surrender of points of interconnection and interest on delayed payments. The changes aim to improve call quality, reduce latency, enhance network efficiency

5 days ago

Jobs for locals: Pro-Kannada activists visit Bengaluru IT firms to collect employment data despite CM's call to stay away

Pro-Kannada activists have begun visiting IT companies and technology parks in Bengaluru to gather information on employment opportunities for Kannadigas, intensifying the debate over alleged discrimination in private-sector recruitment.

5 days ago

France protests: Rioters trample, burn US and Israeli flags during demonstrations; footage goes viral

Footage from France showing protesters trampling and setting fire to US and Israeli flags during street demonstrations in Lyon has surfaced online, drawing widespread attention. The incident took place amid nationwide protests over rising living costs, inequality, and deteriorating public services.

7 days ago

Windfall tax reset: Petrol exports exempt, duties increased on diesel and ATF

Petrol export duty scrapped, diesel levy hiked to Rs 11.50/litre: Check new rates for petrol, diesel and ATF

The government has revised export duties on petroleum products, exempting petrol exports from the special additional excise duty while increasing levies on ATF. Petrol export duty has been reduced to zero from Rs 2.50 per litre, while the levy on diesel has been raised to Rs 11.50 per litre from Rs 8.

8 days ago

Char Dham trip ends in tragedy for five Bengaluru friends as helicopter crashes in Chamoli

Preliminary reports suggest poor weather and low visibility may have played a role in the accident. Rescue teams recovered the bodies, while the Karnataka government coordinated with Uttarakhand authorities to bring the victims' mortal remains home.

8 days ago

'Make this Diwali enjoyable': Supreme Court suggests Virat Kohli promote firecracker-free celebrations

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested to the Centre and Delhi authorities that celebrated cricketers such as Virat Kohli and other respected public figures could be involved in a public-awareness campaign encouraging people to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers.

9 days ago

Karnataka milk price hike: Nandini milk to cost Rs 54 per litre from November 1

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an ₹8-per-litre milk price hike from November 1, 2026. The increase is expected to raise the price of Nandini milk from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre, although prices for individual varieties will depend on the final rates announced by the respective milk unions.

9 days ago

Gold ETF AUM rises to Rs 1.86 lakh crore as top 5 schemes account for 80% of assets; gold and silver rates today

India's gold ETF industry recorded assets under management (AUM) of Rs 1.86 lakh crore across 26 schemes as of September 30, 2026, according to ICRA Analytics. The top five schemes accounted for 80.2% of total assets, with Nippon India ETF Gold BeES leading the category with Rs 56,982 crore.

10 days ago

"Guess how many seats Congress won?": PM Modi's swipe at party's performance in MLC polls

The BJP also criticised Congress, with MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accusing Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations about India's electoral process.

11 days ago

'Jug jug jiyo': Anant Ambani expresses gratitude as Jio makes D-St debut; Mukesh Ambani gets teary-eyed

Mukesh Ambani became emotional during the Jio Platforms IPO listing ceremony as Isha and Anant Ambani reflected on Reliance's legacy, Jio's growth and the family's vision for India's digital future.

11 days ago

Stock Market Closing Bell, Sensex Settles At 73,599 And Nifty Ends Below 22,750 As Pharma And Realty Rally Fails To Lift Benchmarks

Sensex settles at 73,599 and Nifty ends below 22,750: Pharma and realty rally fails to lift benchmarks

Sensex and Nifty ended nearly flat on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 8.08 points to 73,598.87 and the Nifty declining 3.45 points to 22,749.75. Despite muted benchmark performance, broader markets rallied, with the Nifty Midcap 100 gaining 1% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 rising 2.70%.

12 days ago

Rahul Gandhi acquitted in defamation case over remarks against HM Amit Shah

A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday acquitted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of all charges in a 2018 criminal defamation case over his alleged objectionable remarks against Union home minister Amit Shah, who was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president at the time.

13 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end higher in volatile trade; metal and pharma stocks lead gains

Sensex jumps 483 points to 73,607, while Nifty rises 153 points to 22,753 as bargain buying, easing crude prices and positive global cues support markets.