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Gold and silver prices corrected after record highs, but festive jewellery sales during Dhanteras surged 35–40 per cent. Silver ETFs saw steep declines amid global price cooling, while gold eased on profit-booking and rate-cut expectations.

At least 47 people, including 20 children, were injured during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, most due to firecracker accidents. Four fire incidents were also reported across the city, causing significant property loss but no casualties, officials said.

Breaking with tradition, the NSE and BSE will hold Diwali Muhurat trading in the afternoon between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. today, marking the start of Samvat 2082. Commodity markets will follow similar timings amid festive investor optimism.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his second martial law-related trial for the third straight session. The Seoul court proceeded without him as witnesses testified about his alleged abuse of power and obstruction of detention during the failed martial law attempt.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality plummeted to the ‘very poor’ category after Diwali, with several areas recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. Despite restrictions, widespread fireworks worsened air quality, prompting authorities to activate Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Rahul Ghosalya, a 22-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan studying in Kazakhstan, was airlifted to Jaipur after suffering a brain stroke. Now admitted to SMS Hospital’s ICU, his evacuation was made possible after appeals by his family and social groups.

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to first-time applicants outside the US, exempting current visa holders and those seeking extensions or status changes.

Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has completed radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer diagnosed earlier this year. His post-office team said the cancer, with a high Gleason score, had spread to his bones.

US President Donald Trump said he expects a “fantastic” trade deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over rare earth exports. Trump confirmed plans to meet Xi at the APEC summit, despite threats of new 100% tariffs.

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Mumbai Meteors booked their semifinal berth in the Prime Volleyball League with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Chennai Blitz in Hyderabad. Mathias Loftesnes starred for Mumbai, while Shubham’s super spike clinched the marathon fourth set.

Govardhan Asrani, beloved for his comic brilliance and iconic roles in over 350 films, passed away in Mumbai at age 84. Trained at FTII, he rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with unforgettable performances in classics like Sholay and Chupke Chupke. His final social media post was a Diwali greeting, just hours before his demise.

Kolkata Thunderbolts secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Hyderabad Black Hawks on Diwali night in the Prime Volleyball League. Led by Pankaj Sharma’s stellar performance, the visitors climbed to sixth place in the standings.

Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervour across Telangana, as residents adorned homes and temples, and shopped at festive stalls. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extended greetings, with appeals to support local products and practise safety while bursting crackers.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao marked Diwali with families displaced by HYDRAA demolitions in Hyderabad, criticising the Congress government for its alleged failure to deliver development and protect the poor. They pledged support and demanded immediate housing relief for affected citizens.

As Deepavali celebrations continue across Tamil Nadu, 89 people have been injured in firecracker-related incidents, according to Health Minister Ma Subramanian. The Health Department has set up dedicated burn wards and added extra beds across government hospitals.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy reaffirmed the police department’s commitment to law and order following the death of Constable Pramod Kumar, who was fatally stabbed by Shaik Riyaz during an arrest. The DGP announced financial and welfare support for the constable’s bereaved family.

Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu etched her name in history by becoming the first Sri Lankan woman to score 4,000 ODI runs during the Women’s World Cup 2025 match against Bangladesh. Her 46-run innings also made her the fourth Asian woman to reach the milestone.

A 26-year-old Congress activist from Royyalapalli village drowned in the Pranahita river while taking a holy dip during Diwali celebrations. Police have launched a search operation, but the body is yet to be recovered.

A woman from Mancherial district, Telangana, was allegedly murdered by her husband, who pushed her off a bridge near the Coal Chemical Complex. Police have registered a case based on a complaint from the victim’s father, citing ongoing domestic abuse and suspicion of infidelity.

A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted global access to numerous online platforms, including Alexa, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Fortnite, and Canva. The issue, traced to AWS’s US-EAST-1 region, caused increased error rates and latency across multiple services.

Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of employee K Aravind, who allegedly left behind a detailed note accusing workplace harassment. Ola has denied the allegations and challenged the FIR in court.

Ranveer Singh expressed admiration for director Atlee and excitement over Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film with him, calling it a cinematic experience like no other. He also praised co-stars Bobby Deol and Sreeleela, highlighting their talent and future potential, while reflecting on his longstanding ties with Bollywood legends.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana for its failure to maintain law and order, citing the killing of a police constable and rising gun culture. He also demanded a judicial probe into allegations involving Minister Konda Surekha’s family.