This Diwali, many Ahmedabad locals are choosing to stay home, savoring the rare tranquility as ticket prices and crowded destinations discourage travel. Residents relish the peace, lighter traffic, and opportunity to reconnect with family and traditions during the five-day festival and Gujarati New Year celebrations.
Read MoreThe Static Surveillance Team (SST) seized gold, diamonds, and silver worth Rs 23.71 crore from a transport van near the Supa toll plaza in Ahilyanagar. The van lacked a security guard or seal, raising suspicions. Seized articles were deposited in the treasury and the IT department was notified for further legal action.
Read MoreA fire broke out during Diwali celebrations in Bhubaneswar’s Unit-I Market Building area, severely damaging around 25 garment shops. The blaze, which started in a saree store, took five fire tenders and five hours to extinguish. No injuries were reported, but significant damage to garments was noted.
Read MoreDirector Anees Bazmee describes the release of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ as the best birthday gift, appreciating audience love amidst positive reviews. Despite being released alongside ‘Singham Again’, Bazmee sees no competition, stating the success of both films is beneficial for the industry.
Read MoreThe Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti held a ‘black day’ rally in Belagavi despite a ban by the district administration. Thousands joined the rally, prompting a significant police presence. Commercial establishments in several areas remained closed. The rally called for the merger of several regions into Maharashtra. Authorities had denied permission two weeks prior.
Read MoreMahindra & Mahindra reported record-breaking auto sales in October, with 96,648 units sold, a 20 percent increase year-over-year. The rise in demand was driven by festive season interest, particularly for the new Thar ROXX and discounted XUV700. Domestic SUV sales hit 54,504 units in a peak performance for the company.
Read MoreThe Indian cricket team plans more net practice instead of playing a warm-up match against India ‘A’ during their Australian tour. Led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, the team aims to prepare on WACA’s bouncy pitch, resembling Perth Stadium. India will defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a five-Test series, beginning November 22.
Read MoreKolkata Knight Riders have retained six players ahead of the IPL mega auction, including key names like Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell. Despite spending Rs. 57 crore on retentions, the team’s purse is reduced by Rs. 69 crore due to retention rules. Why is that the case? We explain.
Read MoreIn Silicon Valley, Halloween saw tech executives like Aravind Srinivas and Mark Zuckerberg don creative costumes. Srinivas humorously dressed as Zuckerberg, drawing playful online reactions. Zuckerberg himself chose a John Wick-inspired look, which many likened to Severus Snape. This festive spirit revealed the lighter side of tech giants, blending humor with professional personas.
Read MoreShiv Sena candidate Shaina NC has accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant of making objectionable remarks against her, referring to her as ‘maal’. She played an audio clip allegedly containing the remarks and criticized Sawant’s mindset. Shaina NC urged other political leaders to respond and highlighted her long-standing involvement in politics.
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