Government giving Rs 8,000 as diwali bonus? PIB responds to viral claimThe Press Information Bureau issued a warning about fraudulent WhatsApp messages claiming an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages ask reci...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Kashmiri apple supplies fall short of Diwali demand amid fungal outbreakSupply of Kashmiri apples is currently inadequate due to a significant scab outbreak that has affected this year's crop. The primary concer...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Gen Z rewrites festive gifting with AI-assisted picks, artisanal hampers and self-giftingGen Zers are embracing self-gifting while shopping for family and friends. Personalised gifts reflecting interests and lifestyles are becom...
01 Nov, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Diwali, Chhath Puja special trains: Railways announces 3 unreserved trains from Kolkata to Bihar and UP; check timings and datesEastern Railway has announced three unreserved special trains connecting Sealdah and Kolkata with Jaynagar, Ballia and Gorakhpur to manage ...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Bengaluru to Paris Flight costs Rs 25,838, less than Prayagraj at Rs 27,817 for Diwali? Viral fare comparison has internet dividedAs Diwali approaches, numerous Indians are grappling with steep airfare costs when returning home, sparking worries about travel expenses. ...
31 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Noida labour bonus claims fake, FIR registered against those spreading misinformation: Additional Labour CommissionerAmid misleading reports circulating on social media regarding labour bonus payments, Additional Labour Commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi on Satur...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
'Rs 10,000 crore businesses worth at risk': Delhi traders urge Sonia Gandhi to postpone November 1 Ramlila Maidan rallyThe Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi to defer the INDIA bloc's November ...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Handset, TV makers set to slash production on festive sales shockSmartphone and television makers are cutting production by up to 20% after a weak festive season left retailers with excess inventory and u...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Before You Buy Gold, Know Why Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya Are Both Considered AuspiciousDhanteras vs Akshaya Tritiya: Both Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya are considered auspicious occasions to buy gold in India, but their religi...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
AAP slams Delhi govt, gives 24-hour 'ultimatum' to withdraw alcohol home booking policy or face protestAam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the Delhi government's new home alcohol delivery scheme. He emphasized that this initia...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
US demand slowdown hits apparel, diamond exporters as factories shut and orders dry upThe apparel industry in Noida is experiencing significant upheaval, with a reduction of operational units from 2,400 to 1,800 in just six m...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India jewellers hold off gold buying, betting prices will dropIndian jewellers are delaying gold purchases ahead of the festive season, betting that prices will fall further after dropping below $4,000...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
6,200 special train trips for festive travel: Railways boosts services by 30% for Diwali, Chhath Puja; check Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Howrah & other routesNorthern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The ad...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Diwali travel rush: How to save on last-minute flight tickets and when to stop waiting for discountsWaiting until the last minute in the hope of a sale can be costly. Airlines use dynamic pricing, and cheaper fares may disappear as more se...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Indians travel more despite costly flights, hotel rates to jump 27% post-DiwaliTravel bookings are on the rise for the festive season, with significant demand reported by various companies. Average hotel rates are expe...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST