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₹23,417.15 crore last week, with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facing significant declines, PTI reported. IT major Infosys recorded the most substantial drop, with its market capitalisation falling by ₹8,465.09 crore to ₹5,68,064.77 crore. While, fellow sector player TCS saw a decline of ₹6,604.59 crore in its market valuation, reaching ₹12,19,488.64 crore.

Diwali is a festival of light. It is a festival where we decorate our homes with flowers, and light diyas. Diwali mornings begin with the sight of “Genda phools” being turned into garlands and the rangolis being drawn.

Megan Rapinoe limped out of the final game of her storied career Saturday, suffering a suspected torn Achilles tendon less than three minutes into the National Women's Soccer League Final which her OL Reign team lost to NJ/NY Gotham FC. No other players were near Rapinoe when she went down on the pitch, a stunned crowd at Snapdragon Stadium holding their breath as medical staff attended her. After several minutes, the dejected OL Reign star limped off the field, fans giving her a massive ovation as she was replaced by Bethany Balcer. The 38-year-old American had vowed the match was «really the last one,» in a career that included World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019 and gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Despite her many achievements, Saturday's defeat means Rapinoe retires from the game without an NWSL championship title. «It was a tough one. Definitely not how I envisioned this last one going,» a tearful Rapinoe said after the game.

gold closed with a loss of 1.08% at $1938.28 Friday as safe haven demand for the metal is weakening due to no further escalation in the ongoing Hamas-Israel war. Israel has agreed to four-hour pauses in the Gaza strip to allow humanitarian aid and assistance. It has been reported that Hamas and Israel are negotiating over release of the hostages, pauses and aids.

Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 at 7 am, the best in at least three weeks. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe plus'. Saturday's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 220, the lowest for the day before Diwali in eight years.

ecommerce platforms Tmall and Taobao recorded «positive» year-on-year growth over this year's Singles Day sales period, which wrapped up at midnight on Saturday. Meanwhile, competitor JD.com said its festival GMV (gross merchandising volume) hit a «record high» over the sales period. Originally a 24-hour online shopping event held on Nov. 11 each year in China, the 'Singles Day' festival — a nod to the digits in the date — has expanded into weeks of promotions across the country's major ecommerce platforms and in brick-and-mortar stores.

Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in 'poor' category in the national capital on Sunday morning. Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the 'Poor' category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said. As per the CPCB data, AQI in Anand Vihar was at 266, while at RK Puram it was recorded at 241 on Sunday morning at 07.00 am.

Alibaba Group reported that its Chinese e-commerce platforms Tmall and Taobao recorded «positive» year-on-year growth over this year's Singles Day sales period, which wrapped up at midnight on Saturday. Meanwhile competitor JD.com said its festival GMV (gross merchandising volume) hit a «record high» over the sales period.

Mutual fund investment: Diwali is considered an auspicious occasion to start a new investment. It is believed that such investments bring prosperity and sound financial condition.

Anand Vihar recorded ‘poor’ category air with AQI at 266 which is a major improvement after last week aqicn.org data recorded AQI at 999. Speaking of other areas in the national capital, Dwarka Sector-8 recorded AQI at 221, ITO recorded AQI at 231, Jahangirpuri recorded 268 AQI, RK Puram at 242, Rohini at 215, Shadipur at 264, Wazirpur at 248 all in ‘poor’ category, as per CPCB data. Currently, Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in the national capital after air quality plummeted to the 'severe plus' category last week.

₹50,580 per 10 gm to ₹59,654 per 10 gm levels on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), logging to the tune of 18 per cent. Since Diwali 2022, silver price has ascended from ₹57,748 per kg to ₹70,025 per kg levels, registering more than 21 per cent rise in this time duration. However, comparing this return against key benchmark indices of Indian stock market, both precious metals have generated alpha return against Indian stock market.

Also Read: Diwali 2023: What is ‘samvat’ and why does it hold significance for stock market investors? These results can be attributed to increased efficiencies, a decrease in commodity prices, and a steady demand environment. “The combination of stable yields and the Indian Rupee (INR), along with limited investment opportunities in sluggish markets like China, is anticipated to channel Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) into the Indian market," Ambani said in a note.

Mitch Marsh has recaptured his form at No.3 with a big century to ensure Australia will go into the World Cup semi-finals on the back of seven straight wins and an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh.

Follow Delhi, NCR Air Pollution LIVE Updates The overall AQI in Mumbai was at 74 (satisfactory), it was 92 (satisfactory) in Pune and 125 (moderate) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, SAFAR reported. In Kolkata, West Bengal, the AQI was in the "poor" category at 269, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data recorded as of 4 pm on Saturday. These tallies were recorded on the eve of Diwali.

Blockchain technology has the potential to completely transform the services sector by improving efficiency, security and transparency. 

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Aaron Dessner, collaborator of the hitmaker Taylor Swift and member of The National, has ignited speculation about a potential new collaboration between the two artists. Aaron, known for his collaboration with Taylor on the pandemic albums "Folklore" and «Evermore,» as well as the re-recordings of «Red» and «Speak Now,» and the 2022 album «Midnights,» has been a key figure in Taylor's recent musical work. While Swift is engaged in her ongoing Eras Tour in Argentina and has recently re-released her 2014 album «1989,» fans are abuzz with anticipation, eagerly awaiting a possible announcement related to "Reputation (Taylor's Version)." Aaron Dessner shared a photo of Taylor Swift in a recording studio on his Instagram page to congratulate her on Grammy multiple nominations for «Midnights.» «Congratulations to all the Grammy nominees, especially Taylor Swift nominated several times for Midnights.

The Beatles have once again made their name in music history. The legendary British band, consisting of Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the late John Lennon and George Harrison, has secured their 18th number-one single with the AI-produced track 'Now and Then.' They are the only British act to achieve such a staggering number of chart-topping singles during and after their heyday. Sir Paul McCartney expressed his astonishment and excitement about the accomplishment, stating that it was mind-boggling and had blown his socks off!.. He added that it was a very emotional moment for him. The only act to surpass The Beatles in British chart history is the late 'Hound Dog' rocker Elvis Presley, with 21 number-one singles.

Deepotsav celebrations in 2022. The Deepotsav procession showcased 18 awe-inspiring and divine floats portraying the essence of Lord Ram, captivating the spectators. Jaiveer Singh, the Minister of Tourism and Culture, officially initiated the procession in Ayodhya on Saturday.

Bipin Joshi watched the two grenades skid across the cement floor of the windowless room where he was hiding, shoulder-to-shoulder with 16 other student farmers from Nepal. Outside, the Hamas gunmen marauding through the orchards and dairy barn of Kibbutz Alumim were killing anyone they could find. The Nepalis had arrived in Israel just three weeks earlier, on a college program to tend orange and lemon groves.

Dividend Stocks: Shares of several companies will trade ex-dividend in the coming week including Power Grid Corporation of India, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), United Spirits, MRF, among others will trade ex-dividend in the coming week, starting from Monday, November 13. The ex-dividend date is the day on which the equity share price adjusts to reflect the next dividend payout. It is the day the stock becomes ex-dividend, which means it does not carry the value of its next dividend payment from that day forward.