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19

Oct

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North railway to run festival special trains from Delhi to eastern India for Diwali and Chhath | Check details

Travel durations range from under 12 hours to over a day, connecting key regions in North and East India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. New Delhi: With the festive season of Diwali and Chhath approaching, the Indian Railways is gearing up to handle the surge in passenger demand by launching 17 special festival trains from various Delhi stations on October 20, 2025. These trains will connect Delhi to key cities in Bihar, Jharkhand, and other parts of Eastern India, providing much-needed relief to travellers eager to reach home during the celebrations. Special trains operating from major Delhi…

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Oct

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Indian Railways to crack down on social media handles sharing misleading videos

At the same time, Indian Railways is reinforcing its digital systems and enhancing data security measures. New Delhi: The Indian Railways announced on Saturday (October 18) that it will take stringent action against social media handles circulating old or misleading videos related to train operations. The move comes amid the festive travel rush, during which several misleading visual clips have reportedly created confusion among passengers. According to an official statement, more than 20 such social media accounts have been identified, and the process of filing FIRs against them has begun. The Railways emphasized that it has established a 24x7 monitoring…

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17

Oct

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DDA to open flat registrations for 48-storey high rise residential society in East Delhi: Check dates, price

The DDA has opened registration for its 48-storey "Towering Heights" residential project at Karkardooma, Delhi's tallest building under construction. The project offers 1,026 premium 2BHK flats with possession expected by July 2026, combining modern living with excellent metro and road connectivity. New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Friday announced the opening of registrations for its much-awaited 48-storey residential project "DDA Towering Heights" in Karkardooma. The project, touted to be Delhi's tallest building, is part of the DDA's East Delhi Hub initiative aimed at creating a world-class urban space. Registration window and pricing details According to officials, the registration…

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17

Oct

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IndiGo orders 30 more Airbus A350-900 widebody jets to expand long-haul network

This move aims to expand IndiGo’s long-haul international network, enabling non-stop flights to destinations like the US, Australia, and Europe. Deliveries will begin in 2027. New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, on Friday formalised an order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft, doubling its widebody fleet commitment from 30 to 60 planes. This move underscores the airline’s ambitious plan to expand its long-haul international network over the next decade. Earlier in June 2025, IndiGo had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for these 30 planes, which was converted into a firm contract this week. The airline had…

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17

Oct

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Kanpur-Lucknow distance in just 40 minutes! Expressway nears completion: Check details

The presence of two high-tension line towers near the Scooter India intersection has been creating trouble in connecting the elevated route to Kanpur Road. Lucknow: The 63-km expressway between Kanpur and Lucknow is expected to be completed within the next 60 days. According to reports, the construction of the 45 km greenfield section is nearly complete. Moreover, 98 per cent of the 18-km elevated route in Lucknow has already been completed, and the remaining work is expected to finish soon. Once the shifting of the high-tension (HT) line tower near Scooter India intersection is completed, the elevated route will connect…

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17

Oct

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Festive Buying Alert: 5 key safety tips to secure digital payments

Festive Buying Alert: Genuine offers don’t require sensitive information or upfront payments, so customers must verify before engaging. New Delhi: As festivals are a time of celebration, gifting, and increased shopping activity, both online and offline channels offer attractive discounts, limited-time sales and cashback promotions to encourage customers do instant purchasing. In this festive rush, many individuals may act impulsively to secure a ‘too good to be true’ deal. However, scamsters are aware of these behavioral patterns and often exploit them through social engineering. This is whey the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation that facilitates services…

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17

Oct

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NSE, BSE Holidays 2025: Will markets remain closed on October 20 or October 21 for Diwali? Find out

Stock Market Holiday, NSE, BSE Holidays 2025: This year, the stock market will hold a one-hour Muhurat trading session on October 21, 20254. Mumbai: Diwali, the festival of lights, is around the corner, but some people are still confused about the exact date for Diwali celebrations. The confusion is mainly because Amavasya Tithi, which refers to the lunar phase of the new moon and decides the festival’s date, stretches across two days. This has led to confusion as to whether Diwali will be celebrated on October 20 or 21. However, the one obvious thing is that the stock markets, BSE…

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17

Oct

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Bank Holidays 2025: Are banks open or closed on October 18 for Dhanteras? Check city-wise full list

Bank Holidays 2025: The RBI has declared a bank holiday on Saturday, October 18, 2025. However, banks are not closed for Dhanteras. Mumbai: The festive season is here, and therefore, banks will remain closed on several days this month. If you're planning a bank visit this month, you should first check the list of bank holidays this month. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of bank holidays in advance, specifying which cities or states will have banks closed on specific days.   Are banks open on Dhanteras, October 18, 2025  The RBI has declared a bank holiday on…

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17

Oct

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Gold, Silver Rates Today (October 17): MCX gold, silver prices hit record high ahead of Diwali | Check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price gained around 1.28 per cent, trading at approximately USD 4359.8 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 2:25 pm was USD 4,341.49 per ounce, up by 1.20 per cent. Mumbai: Rates of precious metals hit a new high on Friday, October 17, 2025, tracking positive global cues ahead of Diwali. The gold December 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,174 or 0.90 per cent at Rs 1,31,026 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,29,852.…

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Oct

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Wipro shares price: IT stock drops over 5% despite rally in markets – Here’s why

Wipro Share Price Today: The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 324.55, hit on January 23, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 225.05. Mumbai: Shares of IT services firm Wipro fell by over five per cent on Friday, October 17, 2025, even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back after starting the trade on a weak note, helped by foreign fund inflows and hopes of US Fed rate cuts. At the NSE, the stock went lower by 5.53 per cent to Rs 239.75. The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 324.55, hit on January 23, 2025,…

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