Diwali 2024 long weekend: Banks to remain closed for four days in THESE states, full list here

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a significant Hindu festival of lights celebrated in various ways by different Indian religions.
Two killed, several injured in Metro construction site accident in Patna, probe underway

The incident took place inside a tunnel dug close to the Patna University campus late on Monday night, said Senior Superintendent of Police Rajeev Mishra.
PM Modi to launch health coverage today for people above 70, check how to apply, eligibility, documents required

To apply for this coverage, senior citizens must…
Baba Siddique’s son Zeeshan Siddique gets threat message; accused held from Noida

According to the Mumbai Police, the call, was received at Siddiqui’s public relations office in Bandra East, reportedly contained threats against both Siddiqui, along with demands for money.
J-K attack: Army dog ‘Phantom’ dies in anti-terror operation, honoured for sacrifice

The incident happened near Asan in the Sunderbani Sector of Akhnoor. The Army neutralised one terrorist in the operation and several warlike stores were also recovered.
Kerala: Over 150 injured, 8 critical, in fireworks accident during temple festival

It is suspected that the accident occurred when a fireworks storage facility near Veerarkavu Temple caught fire. The accident occurred around midnight, officials said.
UP govt announces big gift ahead of Diwali, all employees of THIS department to be made permanent

This move is expected to bring job security and stability to thousands of workers across the state
Delhi-NCR AQI today: Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ ahead of Diwali despite firecracker ban

At Anand Vihar, the AQI reached 317 at 7:00 am, while Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 312, both falling under the ‘very poor’ category.
Delhi traffic advisory issued for ‘Run For Unity’ today, check list of routes to avoid here

The ‘Run for Unity’ will be held on October 29 in honor of the ‘Iron Man of India,’ who was instrumental in unifying India’s diverse princely states.
‘Brij Bhushan Singh will definitely be punished’: Vinesh Phogat accuses BJP in viral video of…

Phogat said BJP is trying to save former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but she believes that he will definitely be punished.’