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Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, which now include gold and silver coins among their offerings. Promising delivery “within minutes,” these platforms appeal to customers seeking last-minute purchases. However, as Delhi-based customer Mohit Jain discovered, the rapid delivery process may not always ensure order accuracy.

Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received over 300 calls reporting fire-related incidents on Diwali, though no life-threatening cases were reported, an official said on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg said that between midnight and 6 am, approximately 158 fire-related incidents cases were reported. «There were no major calls but we received many. From 5 pm yesterday until midnight, around 192 calls were logged, and between midnight till 6 am around 158 more were reported. From 5 PM to 5 AM, in just 12 hours the 300 mark was crossed,» Atul Garg said.

Market expert Neeraj Dewan has a target of Rs 975 for DLF for one year and says it is a stock for portfolio. One can rides it for a longer term also. BCL can be a high-risk rocket. With the margin improvement and the quality of business improving, Dewan’s one-year target for BCL is Rs 80 and he thinks in the next two-three years, BCL may continue to improve as far as the top-line and the bottom-line is concerned because of value addition. Textile stock Siyaram Silk Mills Limited is a great value bomb. It is available at a very reasonable valuation. Dewan has a target of Rs 525 for one year for the stock.

Delhi, NCR AQI Live Updates: The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be a concern as it remains in the ‘very poor’ category a day after the Diwali festivities.

stubble burning, and local pollution to push the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the “very poor” category. At 10 p.m., the overall AQI for Delhi stood at 330, and certain key areas even recorded “severe” pollution levels.

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj took a dig at the Centre over its Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme on Thursday, claiming that it «exists only on paper». The minister said this during his visit to the Delhi government-run GB Pant Hospital. According to a statement issued by the Delhi government, Bharadwaj visited the hospital to meet patients on the occasion of Diwali, share festive greetings and distribute fruits. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are engaged in a political battle over the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which has not been implemented in the national capital.

Housing society management app Mygate saw its operating revenue rise 35% to Rs 96 crore in the financial year ended March 31 from Rs 71 crore in 2022-23. The Bengaluru-based company's consolidated net loss narrowed significantly by 82% to Rs 40 crore from Rs 227 crore a year ago. This sharp cut in losses was driven by a 51% reduction in its total expenses, which came down to Rs 149 crore in 2023-24 from Rs 304 crore in the previous year. In 2023-24, the company spent Rs 82 crore on employee benefits while incurring other expenses of Rs 61 crore.

Virat Kohli is no stranger to the Indian Premier League, often reminding fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- because the beloved cricketer has been associated with the IPL team since its inception in 2008. Coincidentally, it was the same year that Kohli was selected to represent India in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup as Captain. It was also the year that forged an unbreakable bond between Kohli and RCB, as the cricketer continues to stay associated with the IPL franchise to this day. Leading India’s resounding win in the Under 19 World Cup of 2008, the then newbie Kohli would go on to recount his selection by the RCB as an ‘impactful moment’ for his career. RCB had prized Kohli’s skills for no less than USD 30,000 back then, according to one report.

mega auction, declaring the battlefield open. Rishabh Pant and Delhi Capitals are expected to part ways, presenting a chance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to fill in the wicketkeeper-batsman vacuum in the team after Dinesh Karthik’s exit. Moreover, Shreyas Iyer, the 2024 IPL winning skipper is also expected to be dropped by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), further adding the thrill to the marquee auction. KL Rahul was the third skipper to have parted ways as Lucknow Super Giants eye a cracking season.

IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: The whole cricketing world is abuzz with the IPL 2025 Retention as the deadline draws near. All the 10 franchises will get time till 5 PM IST on October 31. 2024 to finalise their core group of players they want to retain from the previous season.

Lakshmi Puja to honor the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This main event follows Dhanteras and will precede Bhai Dooj, with each day bearing its own rituals.

Stay tuned for Diwali related updatesDiwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Markets aglow in Odisha's capital as people step out with fervour and enthusiasm for the festival.Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: In Goa, people celebrate Diwali by building huge effigies of Narkasur, which symbolisesvictory of good over evil. The footage is from Panaji.Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced changes in last train service timings.

Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services on Wednesday said its board has approved the acquisition of 60 per cent stake in a Faridabad-based hospital, which is yet to commence operations, at an enterprise value of Rs 152 crore. The company's board has approved to enter into an agreement with MGS Infotech Research and Solutions Pvt Ltd and its shareholders to acquire 60 per cent stake, the healthcare provider said in a regulatory filing. The target company is yet to commence a 400-bed hospital in Faridabad, Haryana. The acquisition will strengthen the company's presence in Delhi-NCR, it said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Space World group is evaluating various routes to raise funds to channel into new ventures Constl and Ranext that will offer fibre connectivity between data centres and in-building plug-and-play fibre network for internet services providers. Founder Ankit Goel told Mint in an exclusive interaction that the company will go to market in the next three to six months to raise funds but was yet to decide the route it would take and the equity it intended to dilute.

Delhi court has set aside the discharge of former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir, and others in a case where flat buyers were reportedly cheated. Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected «inadequate expression of mind» in deciding the allegations against Gambhir. «The allegations also merit further investigation into the role of Gautam Gambhir,» Judge Gogne wrote in his October 29 order. An alleged cheating case was filed against real estate firms Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt. Ltd, H R Infracity Pvt Ltd., U M Architectures and Contractors Ltd., and Gambhir, who was a director and brand ambassador of the companies' joint venture.

buffer onion arrived via rail at Delhi's Kishanganj railway station, as part of its multi-pronged strategy to control prices. This marks the second major rail delivery after 1,600 tonne reached Delhi on October 20 through 'Kanda Express', an official statement said. The shipment, procured by NAFED under the price stabilization fund, will primarily be released through Azadpur Mandi, with a portion earmarked for retail sale at Rs 35 per kg. Retail prices of onion are ruling at Rs 60-80 per kg in the national capital depending upon the quality and locality.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'Hindu-Muslim' angle to it. Kejriwal said Diwali is a festival of lights and it should be celebrated by lighting 'diya' and candles instead of bursting firecrackers that cause pollution. «It's not that we are doing any favour to others. We are doing favour to ourselves because ultimately we and our small kids will suffer from the pollution caused (by bursting crackers),» he said in a press conference.

US presidential election heads for a photo finish, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has been counting on groundswell of support from the Indian-American community in most of the pivotal battleground states. For a sizable number of Indian Americans, Vice President Harris's race to the White House is a momentous occasion as it is propelling the community into a notable force in the American political discourse. «It is a matter of pride that a leader of Indian-descent is fighting the US presidential election,» said Dr Vasudev Patel, general secretary of the Federation of Indian-American Association of Georgia. Georgia is one of the seven key battleground states and Patel says the Indian-American community could play a significant role in swinging the election in Harris's favour.

Diwali celebrations at the US Embassy in New Delhi, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti embraced the festive spirit by dancing to the popular Hindi song «Tauba, Tauba». The embassy was beautifully decorated for the occasion, reflecting the cultural exchange between India and the United States. Garcetti’s dance, captured in a video shared by the embassy, quickly garnered attention online, with netizens appreciating his lighthearted engagement with Indian culture. The Ambassador looked dapper dressed in a fawn-coloured kurta, which he teamed up with a crimson scraf. Meanwhile, the White House also hosted its Diwali celebration, recognizing the contributions of Indian Americans to the strengthening of the US-India relationship. Eric Garcetti praised the event and emphasized the importance of Diwali and the role of Indian Americans in deepening bilateral ties. In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for the festival, stating that it symbolizes light, peace, and prosperity spreading across the world.