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WorldPhoto: Aaj TakDiwali 2026 will be celebrated on the evening of November 8, coinciding with the Amavasya tithi starting at 11:27 AM on November 8 and ending at 12:31 PM on November 9. In Delhi, the auspicious time for Lakshmi and Ganesh puja is from 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM on November 8, during Pradosh and Vrishabha periods. Puja timings may vary by city, so local panchang confirmation is advised.
Aaj Tak··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsAnthropic, the AI company behind Claude, is preparing for an IPO that will test public interest in AI firms. It is backed by major investors including Amazon, Google, top venture capital firms, global institutions, and notable individuals. The company's valuation has significantly increased through multiple funding rounds.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentTeja Sajja is filming 'Zombie Reddy 2 - NXT LVL,' promising bigger action scenes and impressive visuals. The movie introduces Shanaya Kapoor to South Indian cinema and stars veteran actor Upendra in a significant role. Teja described the film as a fun, large-scale action entertainer, expressing his excitement about the project.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentRashmika Mandanna responded to criticism about her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda by thanking supportive fans and clarifying misunderstood interview comments. She confirmed their year-long discussions about commitment without needing an extravagant proposal. Despite mixed reactions and questions about Vijay's silence, the couple has been together since 2017 and married in February 2026.
TOI Entertainment·
WorldPhoto: News18Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It is expected to move northwest and cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. Heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and East Uttar Pradesh between October 27 and 29. South Coast Railway cancelled 53 trains on October 27-28, and schools in Andaman and Nicobar were closed on October 27 as a precaution.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesStarting March next year, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's highest decision-making body, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), will no longer meet annually. Instead, ABPS meetings will be held in nine regional Kshetras over two years, with a major gathering in Nagpur every third year. The Nagpur meeting, crucial for electing new office-bearers, will next occur in March 2027.
Hindustan Times··Nagpur
Aaj Tak··Delhi
Photo: Aaj TakDiwali 2026 will be celebrated on the evening of November 8, coinciding with the Amavasya tithi starting at 11:27 AM on November 8 and ending at 12:31 PM on November 9. In Delhi, the auspicious time for Lakshmi and Ganesh puja is from 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM on November 8, during Pradosh and Vrishabha periods. Puja timings may vary by city, so local panchang confirmation is advised.
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