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Check List Of States With Extended School Holidays
While, schools in north India are enjoying holidays due to festive season, southern states Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have also shut their schools due to safety concerns.
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Wages Withheld, Sanitation Workers Dump Garbage In Front Of Panchayat Office In Bihar
Upset over the non-payment of pending wages during the festive season, sanitation workers dumped garbage in front of a Nagar Panchayat office in Bihar's Nawada district on Wednesday.
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UPI Transactions Rise To Rs 94,000 Crore Daily In October
The Unified Payments Interface is witnessing a festive season boom, with the average daily transaction value in October jumping 13 per cent over September to reach Rs 94,000 crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India.
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Vivo Led Market as Smartphone Shipments in India Rose 3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025: Omdia
As per a new research by Omdia, India’s smartphone shipments surged 3 percent YoY growth in the July-September period (Q3) in 2025, with total shipments touching 48.4 million units. The growth is driven by the early festive season and new launches. Vivo retained its lead with a 20 percent market share, followed closely by Samsung. Xiaomi came in...
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85-Inch TVs Sold Out, Phones And ACs Top Record-Breaking Festive Sales
India's festive season has powered a record-breaking surge in electronics and electrical goods sales, with 85-inch televisions sold out.
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PM Modi Urges Citizens To Mark Festive Season By Buying 'Swadeshi' Products
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to ring in the festive season by buying swadeshi products and celebrating the hard work of 140 crore Indians.
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Why Festivals Are The Peak Season For Group Getaways In India
Festive travel is no longer just about escaping; it's about immersing differently. For modern Indian families, this shift isn't about leaving tradition behind; it's about taking it along for the ride.
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Mithai, Gadgets, And Wellness Gifts Fill Shoppers' Bags This Diwali Season
Tis' the season of giving, and wrapped in glittering paper and tied with a bow, Diwali gifts are here to make the festive moments a little bit brighter and happier.
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Dry Day On Dhanteras And Diwali? Check When Liquor Shops Will Remain Closed
The festive season has officially begun with Dhanteras today. Now, the question that is on everyone's mind is is it a dry day? Some are also eager to know whether liquor shops will remain open on Diwali and Bhai Dooj.
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Drug Racket Busted In Delhi, Rs 32-Lakh Narcotics Seized, Peddler Arrested
In a major operation ahead of the festive season, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a large-scale drug network and seized 54,000 Tramadol tablets worth around Rs 32 lakh.
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JioFinance Announces Limited-Time Jio Gold 24K Days Festive Offer Ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras
Between October 18 and 23, JioFinance is celebrating the festive season with its Jio Gold 24K Days offer. As part of this Diwali special offer, customers who buy digital gold worth Rs. 2,000 or more via the JioFinance or MyJio apps will get 2 percent additional gold. This additional gold will be added to their gold wallet within 72 hours of the tra...
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Diwali 2025: 5 Festive Ingredients That Are Prone To Adulteration (And How To Spot Them!)
If you are wondering which market-bought ingredients to look out for, here's a list of common items that are usually adulterated and can harm your health.
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5 Apps You Can Use to Buy Digital Gold This Dhanteras
The auspicious day of Dhanteras is here, and it marks the start of the festive season in India. It is almost customary to commemorate this occasion by purchasing metals like gold and silver as a mark of good fortune. Instead of making the purchases physically, you can buy digital gold as a more convenient means of making the investment. Here are fi...
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As Prices Surge Amid Festive Demand, Gold Smuggling Spikes In India
Gold smuggling into India has spiked ahead of key festivals, in response to record-high prices and a supply crunch.
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Choddo Shaak For Diwali 2025: Why Bengal's 14-Greens Ritual Is Unmissable
On the eve of Bhoot Chaturdashi, a day before Kali Pujo, often coinciding with Choti Diwali, Bengali families prepare this ritualistic dish. Read on.
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Check List Of States With Extended School Holidays
While, schools in north India are enjoying holidays due to festive season, southern states Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have also shut their schools due to safety concerns.
-
Wages Withheld, Sanitation Workers Dump Garbage In Front Of Panchayat Office In Bihar
Upset over the non-payment of pending wages during the festive season, sanitation workers dumped garbage in front of a Nagar Panchayat office in Bihar's Nawada district on Wednesday.
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UPI Transactions Rise To Rs 94,000 Crore Daily In October
The Unified Payments Interface is witnessing a festive season boom, with the average daily transaction value in October jumping 13 per cent over September to reach Rs 94,000 crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India.
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Vivo Led Market as Smartphone Shipments in India Rose 3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025: Omdia
As per a new research by Omdia, India’s smartphone shipments surged 3 percent YoY growth in the July-September period (Q3) in 2025, with total shipments touching 48.4 million units. The growth is driven by the early festive season and new launches. Vivo retained its lead with a 20 percent market share, followed closely by Samsung. Xiaomi came in...
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85-Inch TVs Sold Out, Phones And ACs Top Record-Breaking Festive Sales
India's festive season has powered a record-breaking surge in electronics and electrical goods sales, with 85-inch televisions sold out.
-
PM Modi Urges Citizens To Mark Festive Season By Buying 'Swadeshi' Products
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to ring in the festive season by buying swadeshi products and celebrating the hard work of 140 crore Indians.
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Why Festivals Are The Peak Season For Group Getaways In India
Festive travel is no longer just about escaping; it's about immersing differently. For modern Indian families, this shift isn't about leaving tradition behind; it's about taking it along for the ride.
-
Mithai, Gadgets, And Wellness Gifts Fill Shoppers' Bags This Diwali Season
Tis' the season of giving, and wrapped in glittering paper and tied with a bow, Diwali gifts are here to make the festive moments a little bit brighter and happier.
-
Dry Day On Dhanteras And Diwali? Check When Liquor Shops Will Remain Closed
The festive season has officially begun with Dhanteras today. Now, the question that is on everyone's mind is is it a dry day? Some are also eager to know whether liquor shops will remain open on Diwali and Bhai Dooj.
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Drug Racket Busted In Delhi, Rs 32-Lakh Narcotics Seized, Peddler Arrested
In a major operation ahead of the festive season, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a large-scale drug network and seized 54,000 Tramadol tablets worth around Rs 32 lakh.
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JioFinance Announces Limited-Time Jio Gold 24K Days Festive Offer Ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras
Between October 18 and 23, JioFinance is celebrating the festive season with its Jio Gold 24K Days offer. As part of this Diwali special offer, customers who buy digital gold worth Rs. 2,000 or more via the JioFinance or MyJio apps will get 2 percent additional gold. This additional gold will be added to their gold wallet within 72 hours of the tra...
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Diwali 2025: 5 Festive Ingredients That Are Prone To Adulteration (And How To Spot Them!)
If you are wondering which market-bought ingredients to look out for, here's a list of common items that are usually adulterated and can harm your health.
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5 Apps You Can Use to Buy Digital Gold This Dhanteras
The auspicious day of Dhanteras is here, and it marks the start of the festive season in India. It is almost customary to commemorate this occasion by purchasing metals like gold and silver as a mark of good fortune. Instead of making the purchases physically, you can buy digital gold as a more convenient means of making the investment. Here are fi...
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As Prices Surge Amid Festive Demand, Gold Smuggling Spikes In India
Gold smuggling into India has spiked ahead of key festivals, in response to record-high prices and a supply crunch.
-
Choddo Shaak For Diwali 2025: Why Bengal's 14-Greens Ritual Is Unmissable
On the eve of Bhoot Chaturdashi, a day before Kali Pujo, often coinciding with Choti Diwali, Bengali families prepare this ritualistic dish. Read on.
