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businessRecord Rs 5.4 Lakh Crore Diwali Sales Showcase India’s Swadeshi Power: CAITIndia's Diwali 2025 sales reached a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore, reports the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). This total, comprising Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services, marks a 25% increase over last year.
businessSensex, Nifty End Flat in Muhurat Trading; Samvat 2082 Opens SteadyIndian stock indices concluded slightly higher during the special one-hour Muhurat trading session, which marked the beginning of Samvat 2082. While the main Sensex and Nifty indices were largely flat, broader midcap and smallcap markets saw gains.
indiaDelhi Residents Complain Of Breathing Difficulties As Air Quality Dips After DiwaliResidents of Delhi have complained about breathing difficulties and irritation in eyes following the rise in air pollution post Diwali celebrations.
indiaDelhi Fire Services Receives Over 170 Fire Incidents Calls During DiwaliDelhi Fire Services received more than 170 calls about fire incidents by 11:30 AM during Diwali on Monday. According to officials from the Delhi fire services, the number of incidents is expected to rise as reports continue to arrive.
indiaDelhi Chokes As Air Turns Toxic After Diwali Night; AQI Levels Above 400As residents across the national capital celebrated Diwali with fireworks on Monday night, Delhi's air quality took a sharp hit, with the majority of monitoring stations entering the 'red zone'.
indiaPM Modi Celebrates Diwali Aboard INS Vikrant, Calls Armed Forces His Family (WATCH)Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off India’s western coast, calling the armed forces his “family”. He praised the sailors’ energy, described the ship as a symbol of self-reliant India.
businessNifty Rises 114 pts, Sensex 315 pts as Muhurat Trading ApproachesIndian stock markets opened higher ahead of Diwali, fueled by record festive season shopping and investor optimism. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both advanced.
entertainmentShilpa, Shamita Shetty Decorate Their Home with Beautiful Rangoli for DiwaliActresses Shilpa Shetty and her sister Shamita prepared for Diwali by creating rangoli at home. Shilpa shared an Instagram video of the festive activity, showing Shamita making a freehand design while she used stencils
indiaOn Diwali 2025, PM Modi Encourages 'Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai' MovementPM Modi wished Indians a happy Diwali, urging them to buy Swadeshi products to support local artisans. Other leaders, including Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, and Yogi Adityanath, also extended greetings.
businessSwadeshi Diwali Boost: CAIT Sees Record ₹5 Lakh Crore Festive Sales This YearIndia's festive season trade is expected to surpass a record ₹5 lakh crore, reports the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). This economic boom is driven by a surge in offline shopping and a decline in online sales.
indiaAyodhya Sets 2 Guinness World Records with 26 Lakh Diyas and Largest Saryu Aarti at Deepotsav 2025Ayodhya achieved two Guinness World Records during Deepotsav 2025 by lighting 26,17,215 diyas along the Saryu River and conducting the world’s largest Saryu Aarti with 2,128 devotees. Over 30,000 volunteers participated in the event.
indiaIndian Army, BSF Celebrates Diwali with Diyas and Firecrackers Along India-Pakistan BorderBSF personnel and Indian Army celebrated Diwali along the Indo-Pak border in Jaisalmer by lighting diyas, bursting crackers, and making rangolis, calling it a family celebration. Commandant Mukesh Panwar said Operation Sindoor 1 is still underway.
