Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The five-day celebration begins with Dhanteras, honoring Lord Dhanvantari and marking the start of prosperity. This year, Dhanteras falls on October 17, 2025, ushering in a period of auspicious beginnings and blessings.
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Gold prices saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This followed a significant drop the previous day. Investors are now keenly observing US inflation figures. These numbers will offer clues about the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions. The market is anticipating potential buying opportunities after the recent price decline.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched a strong attack on the Congress and Samajwadi Party at Deepotsav-2025, accusing them of insulting India's faith and obstructing the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. He highlighted their alleged past actions, including calling Lord Ram a myth and firing at devotees, contrasting them with the current celebration of truth and faith in Ayodhya.
President Trump indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing agrees to concessions, including increased soybean purchases and halting rare earth mineral restrictions. These remarks follow the US's announcement of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions ahead of fresh negotiations.
Charlie Puth is stepping into a new chapter of life: fatherhood. The 33-year-old singer-songwriter revealed on Thursday, October 16, that he and his wife, Brooke Sansone, are expecting their first child together. True to his artistic style, the announcement came with a signature creative twist — through a scene in the music video for his latest single, Changes.
South Africa thrashed Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-shortened World Cup encounter, propelling them to the top of the standings. Laura Wolvaardt's 90 and contributions from Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp powered South Africa to 312. Pakistan faltered under a revised target, collapsing to 83 for seven, with Kapp starring with the ball.
Veteran actor Satish Shah, known for his unforgettable performances in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, passed away at the age of 74 on October 25. The actor, who had reportedly been unwell for the past few months, breathed his last due to kidney failure.
Meta's Superintelligence Labs, recently in the news for offering $100 million AI researcher packages, has now laid off 600 employees. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang stated the move aims for agility and impact, with affected North American staff notified. Meta insists this doesn't signal reduced investment, vowing to continue hiring top AI talent to accelerate progress towards superintelligence.
Delhi experienced its worst PM2.5 pollution levels of the year following Diwali, with concentrations soaring to dangerous heights. Analysis revealed alarming figures, with some areas exceeding national and WHO guidelines significantly. Even days later, pollution remained exceptionally high, posing serious health risks as fine particles penetrate the bloodstream.
A 27-year-old woman from Bengal was allegedly gang-raped and robbed at her Bengaluru residence on Tuesday night. Five individuals reportedly entered her home, sexually assaulted her, and fled with cash and mobile phones. Police have arrested three suspects and are actively searching for the remaining two. The survivor is reported to be out of danger.