New Delhi, 19 October 2025 – छोटी दिवाली, जिसे नरक चतुर्दशी भी कहा जाता है, दिवाली का दूसरा दिन है और धनतेरस के अगले दिन मनाई जाती है। इस वर्ष यह पर्व 19 अक्टूबर को मनाया जाएगा। इस दिन भगवान कृष्ण, माता लक्ष्मी और भगवान हनुमान की आराधना विशेष महत्व…
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IDFC First Bank Q2 FY26 Profit Jumps 75.5% to ₹352 Crore
IDFC First Bank has reported a remarkable 75.5% year-on-year growth in net profit for Q2 FY26, reaching ₹352.3 crore, up from ₹200.7 crore in the same quarter last year. The bank’s strong performance reflects steady growth across its revenue and lending operations. Revenue and Net Interest Income Growth The lender’s…
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Dhanteras 2025: Gold Prices Surge Bihar Jewellery Sales Drop
Patna witnessed a subdued Dhanteras this year as soaring gold prices and changing buyer preferences dampened the festive spirit. According to the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association Limited (IBJA) Bihar chapter, combined gold and silver sales fell to ₹585 crore from last year’s ₹700 crore, marking a 16% decline. Silver…
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“Rajnath Flags Off First Lucknow-Made BrahMos Missile”
Lucknow, Oct 18, 2025: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the newly inaugurated BrahMos Aerospace unit in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, and warned that every inch of Pakistan is now within the missile’s range. What happened at Lucknow At a…
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Trump Says India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters that India “will not be buying oil from Russia” and had already “more or less stopped” purchases — comments that New Delhi has since described as inconsistent with its publicly stated energy policy. What Trump said Speaking to the media during a…
Bihar
Shah in Patna: Bihar Deserves CM Not Running Govt from Jail
Patna, Oct 18, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fierce attack on the opposition in Patna on Saturday, daring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to tell Bihar voters he supported a chief minister “to run government from jail.” Shah’s comments intensified pre-election rhetoric as the state heads to assembly…
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Dhaka Airport Blaze: Cargo Terminal Fire Halts All Flights
Dhaka, Oct 18, 2025: A large fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday afternoon, forcing airport authorities to suspend all flight operations as dozens of firefighting units and military teams worked to contain the blaze. How the fire started and where it spread…
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Gold Prices Soar on Dhanteras 2025: Smart Buying Tips
Gold Prices Hit Record High on Dhanteras 2025 India celebrates Dhanteras 2025 under the golden glow of record-high gold prices, with MCX Gold futures touching around ₹1,31,000 per 10 grams and retail jewellery rates ranging from ₹1,35,000 to ₹1,40,000 depending on purity and making charges. Despite the sharp surge, the…
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“Diwali 2025: How Many Diyas to Light for Good Luck”
As Diwali 2025 approaches, homes across India prepare to glow with the soft radiance of diyas — the traditional clay lamps symbolizing light, purity, and positivity. This year, Diwali falls on October 20, 2025, marking the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The five-day celebration begins with…
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GST Boosts Chhattisgarh Growth Across Cement Handloom & Dairy
Chhattisgarh is witnessing a surge in economic growth as recent GST reforms lower rates across key sectors including cement, handlooms, handicrafts, and dairy. These measures are reducing production costs, boosting consumer demand, creating thousands of jobs, and empowering women-led rural enterprises, driving inclusive development across the state. Cement Industry Sees…