An Oxfordshire farmer kept a small bronze figure in a margarine tub for more than 10 years; it proved to be a Roman Minerva statue dating to around AD 43–200

Ayodhya Deepotsav: Drone show lights up Ram Ki Paidi in presence of VP, Governor and CM Yogi

Ram Janmabhoomi temple illuminated ahead of Diwali as Ayodhya celebrates Deepotsav

IOC to buy crude, LPG ships as West Asia crisis exposes shipping risks

The company's board has already approved the purchase of a few vessels, and tenders were issued several months ago, Director of Finance Anuj Jain said during its second-quarter earnings call.

Corner Office Conversation: Trump's Midterm Setback and India's Washington Dilemma

GCC deploys 600 workers, 350 vehicles for firecracker waste collection in Chennai

The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated a drive for managing firecracker waste during Deepavali. They have deployed 600 personnel and provided 30,000 collection bags for segregation. Residents are requested to separate firecracker waste from regular garbage and hand it over to workers. The civic body is enhancing cleaning efforts with mechanical sweepers and awareness campaigns across neighborhoods. Safety guidelines advise the use of approved green crackers to reduce pollution levels.

GCC deploys 600 workers, 350 vehicles for firecracker waste collection in Chennai

The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated a drive for managing firecracker waste during Deepavali. They have deployed 600 personnel and provided 30,000 collection bags for segregation. Residents are requested to separate firecracker waste from regular garbage and hand it over to workers. The civic body is enhancing cleaning efforts with mechanical sweepers and awareness campaigns across neighborhoods. Safety guidelines advise the use of approved green crackers to reduce pollution levels.

Houthis claim six missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, target Aramco facilities and Riyadh airport

Yemen's Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree has claimed responsibility for six missile and drone operations targeting Saudi Arabia, including Aramco facilities, military positions and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The claims remain unverified. Meanwhile, Yemen's internationally recognised government has urged Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from providing military assistance to the Houthis.

Andhra CM Naidu orders immediate financial aid for Cyclone Murasu-hit families, steps to curb price rise

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance to families affected by Cyclone Murasu, ensure uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities and curb price rise. The state has distributed relief supplies to 3.8 lakh families, while power restoration and crop damage assessments remain underway.

Andhra CM Naidu orders immediate financial aid for Cyclone Murasu-hit families, steps to curb price rise

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance to families affected by Cyclone Murasu, ensure uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities and curb price rise. The state has distributed relief supplies to 3.8 lakh families, while power restoration and crop damage assessments remain underway.

Diwali turned lucky for these 8 stocks! Investors' wealth more than doubled, returns soar up to 191%

Despite the Nifty 50 declining nearly 3% since Diwali 2025, eight BSE 500 stocks more than doubled investors' wealth. Data from ACE Equities shows Aditya Infotech, HFCL, and Welspun Corp leading the rally with returns of up to 191% over the past year.

Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026; check NSE, BSE and MCX timings, market outlook and key details

Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026; check NSE, BSE and MCX timings, market outlook and key details