Pune farmers are reeling under a severe agricultural crisis as rain-damaged onion crops fetch shockingly low prices. Sudam Ingle, a farmer from Purandar, invested around Rs 66,000 in his onion fields, but after heavy rains and subsequent transport costs, he earned only Rs 664 for 7.5 quintals. “This was from…
Month: October 2025
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Muhurat Trading 2025: Global Cues Lift Indian Markets
The Indian stock market is poised for a bright start to the Hindu new financial year — Samvat 2082 — as the special 1-hour Muhurat Trading 2025 session opens today (Tuesday, 21 October 2025) from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm . Global markets are lending buoyancy to the festivities: Asian stocks…
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Diwali 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed Today?
While Indian stock exchanges hold a special Muhurat trading session on Diwali, bank operations follow a state-wise holiday calendar announced by the Reserve Bank of India. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (Diwali/Deepavali & Govardhan Puja), many bank branches are closed in several cities while most branches in major metros remain…
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Govardhan Puja 2025: Date, Timings & Annakut Rituals Explained
Govardhan Puja 2025, one of the key celebrations of the five-day Diwali festival, will be observed on Wednesday, October 22. Also known as Annakut, the festival honours Lord Krishna’s legendary act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from heavy rains. Devotees across India and the…
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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Kerala from October 21–24
Thiruvananthapuram, October 21: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will embark on a four-day official visit to Kerala from October 21 to 24, 2025. The visit will include multiple cultural, educational, and commemorative engagements across the state. Arrival in Thiruvananthapuram on October 21 President Murmu will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram…
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WWF-India Launches Green Diwal’ Campaign under Mission LiFE
New Delhi, October 20: Ahead of Diwali, WWF-India’s Programme Centre – Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has launched a nationwide initiative encouraging citizens to celebrate a Swachh, Shubh, and Green Diwali under the Government’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). Promoting…
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DRI Seizes ₹4.8 Crore Chinese Firecrackers
New Delhi, October 21, 2025: In a major crackdown against illegal imports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized Chinese-origin firecrackers worth ₹4.82 crore under its ongoing operation code-named “Operation Fire Trail.” The consignment was intercepted at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port, one of India’s busiest trade gateways. Container Declared…
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Indian Railways Runs 12,000 Special Trains for Festive Rush
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, reviewed the movement of passengers during the festive season at the Railway Board’s War Room. The Minister commended railway staff for their 24×7 efforts in managing record passenger traffic and extended his Diwali greetings to…
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Cyclone Likely Over Bay of Bengal by October 23
Bhubaneswar, October 20, 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update stating that a cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal (BoB) is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours. The system may intensify into a…
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Delhi’s Air Turns ‘Severe’ on Diwali, GRAP-II Curbs Imposed
New Delhi: The capital woke up to a choking morning on Diwali 2025 as air quality plummeted into the ‘severe’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around India Gate reached 347 — indicating hazardous pollution levels. GRAP-II Restrictions Enforced In response to…