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Diwali 2025: BSE, GE Vernova surged over 60% in each of last 3 Samvat years

BSE and GE Vernova T&D India are the only two stocks from Nifty 500 to have logged consistent gains in excess of 67% in each of the last three Samvat years; here's what to expect next.

Diwali Holidays 2025: Schools across India to break for holidays; list here

As Diwali approaches, several states have announced school holidays. Along with the festive break, here's a look at where schools will stay closed starting October 13, 2025.

Firecracker ban in balance: How Delhi plans to manage Diwali pollution | Green firecrackers

With Diwali just days away, Delhi stands divided between tradition and clean air. As the Supreme Court weighs lifting the ban on green firecrackers, the Delhi government gears up with enforcement team

When is Diwali 2025? Complete list of five festive days, their significance

2025 Deepawali or Diwali is among the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated worldwide. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it will be observed on Oct 20, 2025 along with five days of festivities

Gold or stocks? This Diwali, what's the better bet? | Investment Tips | Gold vs equity

As Diwali approaches, investors once again face a classic festive dilemma: whether to buy gold or invest in stocks.

California becomes third US state to declare Diwali an official holiday

Pennsylvania was the first US state to declare Diwali a statewide holiday in 2024, with Connecticut following suit earlier this year

SpiceJet launches daily non-stop Diwali flights from Ayodhya to 4 cities

Flights from Mumbai are also under consideration to further enhance connectivity during the upcoming festive and winter season

Tamil Nadu to deliver ration at doorsteps on Oct 6, 7, ahead of Diwali

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced that it will deliver essential commodities under the Public Distribution System directly to the homes of senior citizen and differently-abled family cardholders on October 5 and 6 ahead of the Diwali festival which falls on October 20. This doorstep delivery would be done under the 'Thayumanavar' Scheme launched by Chief Minister M K Stalin in August. The distribution would be taken up simultaneously throughout the state, an official release here said. Senior citizens, aged over 70 years and differently abled family ration cardholders would be spared of the trouble of visiting the fair price shops in their neighbourhood and wait in queues to obtain their monthly ration. Vehicles from the FP shops would bring the essential commodities directly to the doorsteps of the beneficiaries and the PDS staff would use electronic weighing scales and e-POS machines for accurate and transparent distribution, it said. A total of 21.7 lakh cardholder

From calories to caring: Festival gifting takes a health-conscious turn

Gone are the days of boring mithai dabbas and dry fruits; gifts are increasingly being curated with an emphasis on wellness that goes with the receiver's personality and lifestyle

Here's how to buy gold this Diwali, Dhanteras without hurting your pocket

Analysts believe buying Gold ETFs on dips and physical gold in small quantities will be ideal for investors this festive season, as gold is expected to stay firm in the short-term

Maharashtra govt announces ₹2k Diwali gift for anganwadi workers, helpers

The Maharashtra government will provide Rs 2,000 each as a gift to anganwadi workers and helpers serving under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme this Diwali, Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare has said. Tatkare said the government has sanctioned Rs 40.61 crore for the initiative, and a government resolution to this effect has been issued on Thursday. "Anganwadi workers and helpers play a crucial role in the care, nutrition and overall development of women and children. To acknowledge their dedicated service and add joy to the festive season, the state government has sanctioned this Bhau Beej gift. Every anganwadi worker and helper is a true strength of our society, and we endeavour to make their festival more joyful," Tatkare said. The amount will soon be disbursed to beneficiaries through the commissioner of ICDS, she said. The decision will bring festive cheer to thousands of anganwadi workers and helpers across the state, and make their Diwa

India's traditional handicrafts forge a festive comeback as Diwali gifts

Increasingly, heritage products from India's regional artisans are making a wave as handpicked festival gifts, especially for people who want their presents to tell a story

Noida Airport to begin operations after Diwali; foreign airlines in talks

The Noida International Airport (NIA), being developed as a greenfield aviation hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is on track to begin operations by the end of this year. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu recently told reporters that the airport would be inaugurated on October 30 and flight operations begin within next 45 days with 10 routes. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also reiterated the airport's commercial flight operations to commence by 2025 end. Billed to be India's largest airport upon full development before 2050, the project -- which started in 2019 and saw COVID-19 pandemic too -- was initially scheduled to launch operations in September 2024. The airport, which is being developed in four phases, has completed key aeronautical infrastructure for Phase 1, including one runway and one passenger terminal with an annual capacity to handle 12 million passengers. Technical installations and finishing works inside the terminal are underway, wh

Ladli Behna aid to rise to ₹1500 post Diwali, ₹3000 by 2028: MP CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the monthly financial aid under the Ladli Behna Yojana will be hiked from the current Rs 1250 to Rs 1500 after Diwali. He was addressing a function at Petlawad in tribal dominated Jhabua district during which he transferred more than Rs 1,541 crore into the bank accounts of 1.26 crore women beneficiaries of the scheme. "Beneficiaries will receive Rs 1,500 per month after Diwali under the scheme. Assistance will be raised to Rs 3,000 by 2028," Yadav said. Attacking the Congress, Yadav said leaders of the opposition party "feel pain in their stomachs when we give respect to our sisters". "They (Congress leaders) claim women use BJP's money to buy liquor. This is an insult, and the state will not tolerate it," Yadav asserted. As per officials, a special budget of Rs 27,147 crore had been allocated for women, with Rs 18,699 crore earmarked for Ladli Behna Yojana. The scheme was launched on June 10, 2023 and proved a ...

New GST plan by Diwali: What is a GoM, how it works, and why it matters

Explainer: What the GST Council's GoM on rate rationalisation is, how it works, who its members are, and how its decisions could shape India's two-slab GST plan by Diwali 2025

Ladli Behna Yojana monthly aid to be ₹1500 after Diwali: MP CM Yadav

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also said 51 lakh girls have benefited from the Ladli Laxmi Yojana, receiving ₹672 crore in total assistance

Sugar output slips, but is India really staring at a festival season crunch?

While the top industry body is confident of adequate supplies, some fear that an early festival season this year could be marred by lower-than-usual level of sugar stocks

3,500 special trains operated for 60 mn travellers during Diwali, Chhath

Six crore passengers travelled during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja and 3,500 special trains were operated to manage the rush, the Northern Railway said. Over 3 crore passengers travelled only on November 4, which is more than the combined population of Australia and New Zealand, Northern Railway (NR) said in a press statement. "Northern Railway has successfully navigated the unprecedented festive rush of Diwali and Chhath Puja, setting a new record by facilitating a staggering 6 crore passengers during this period," the NR said. It added, To cater to the surge in demand, Northern Railway operated a record 3,500 special trains, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of travellers. This achievement is part of the larger Indian Railways' effort, which saw the operation of 7,724 special trains nationwide, enabling the facilitation of 20 crore passengers. Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer, NR, said, "We are proud to have successfully handled

Wedding season to generate Rs 4.25 tn in expenditure in Nov-Dec: Report

According to CAIT survey, the period from November to mid-December is likely to witness 3.5 million weddings in India

Indian multiplex chains see best festive weekend post Covid in Diwali 2024

This Diwali weekend, two major Hindi-language sequels were released-Anees Bazmee's horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Rohit Shetty's cop universe movie Singham Again