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HealthPhoto: The Hindu

Puducherry Limits Firecracker Bursting to Two Hours on Deepavali

The Puducherry government has mandated that firecracker bursting during Deepavali be restricted to two hours, from 7-8 a.m. and 7-8 p.m., following a Supreme Court directive. Firecrackers are banned in silence zones within 100 meters of hospitals, religious places, schools, and courts. The Puducherry Pollution Control Committee urged a noiseless, smokeless celebration due to health risks from noise and air pollution caused by firecrackers.

The Hindu··Puducherry

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BusinessPhoto: Amar Business

Gold ETFs Shine Despite Softness in Gold Prices, AUM Crosses ₹1.91 Lakh Crore

Despite a 12% drop in gold prices over the past six months, investor interest in Gold ETFs has surged. In October, Assets Under Management (AUM) for Gold ETFs crossed ₹1.91 lakh crore. Top-performing funds have delivered over 30% returns, highlighting the growing preference for Gold ETFs and their benefits among investors.

Amar Business·

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BusinessPhoto: NDTV Tech

Crypto Traders Criticized for Using Jesús de Miguel's Image in Memecoins

Cryptocurrency traders have faced backlash for launching memecoins named after Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel, who recently died at age 30. Screenshots on X showed tokens called MIGUEL promoted alongside news and photos of the striker. The posts sparked ethical debates about profiting from personal tragedies in crypto. A similar controversy followed the 2025 killing of US activist Charlie Kirk, with tokens using his name on Solana.

NDTV Tech·

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SportsPhoto: News18Hi Sports

IND vs NZ: Anshul Kumble shines as India wins first ODI

In the first ODI against New Zealand, Indian captain Shubman Gill praised fast bowler Anshul Kumble for his excellent performance, saying Auckland conditions suited him well. India won the rain-affected match by five wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Anshul Kumble took nine wickets together to bowl out New Zealand for 185 in 40.2 overs.

News18Hi Sports··Auckland

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BusinessPhoto: Mint Markets

Axis Direct Recommends Buying Nuvama, BEML, Petronet Stocks in November

Axis Direct recommends buying shares of Nuvama Wealth Management, BEML, and Petronet LNG in November due to improving technical momentum. The target price ranges are ₹2,166–₹2,349 for Nuvama, ₹2,335–₹2,495 for BEML, and ₹329–₹349 for Petronet. Stop-loss levels are set at ₹1,599, ₹1,835, and ₹275 respectively, with potential upside of up to 27%.

Mint Markets·

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Indian-Origin Nithya Raman Leads Dramatic LA Mayor Race

Indian-origin Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman's chances of becoming mayor surged to 98.4% on prediction platform Kalshi after she moved ahead of incumbent Karen Bass in vote counts. Raman secured 51% of votes (373,161) against Bass's 49% (358,553) with 62.1% counted. The race remains too close to call amid sharp attacks between the two former allies turned rivals.

News18 World··Los Angeles

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