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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.

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates

Amazon.com has asked a U.S. judge to throw out a multibillion-dollar consumer lawsuit that claims the tech company's cloud-based voice service Alexa illegally collected and recorded private conversations without consent. Amazon said in a federal court filing on Wednesday in Seattle that the consumers had failed after years of litigation to show it engaged in unfair or deceptive practices. Amazon asked U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik to rule for the company on the merits of the plaintiffs' claims, which would end the case before a trial.

Lending to the services sector slowed to 15.2 percent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2024 from 21.6 percent a year ago, primarily due to lower growth in credit to ‘non-banking financial companies’, the RBI said. Retail loan growth moderated to 16.4 percent (y-o-y) in September 2024 as compared with 18.2 percent a year ago, largely due to decline in growth in ‘other personal loans’, ‘vehicle loans’ and ‘credit card outstanding, the central bank said. However, ‘housing’ – the largest constituent of this segment – recorded accelerated growth.

property market, has scaled a new peak by recording the best October performance in terms of registration of real estate deals and revenue collection through stamp duty charges. The festive period, beginning with Navratri followed by Diwali, are considered auspicious for property purchases, and has played a key role in this rise in registrations apart from the ongoing positive momentum in deal activity. The country’s commercial capital has registered 12,915 property transactions during the month, up 22% from a year ago, while the exchequer has fetched 44% higher revenue worth Rs 1,201 crore through stamp duty collections, showed data from inspector general of registration, Maharashtra.

Waaree Energies' shares zoomed 12% in today’s intraday session to a new record high of Rs 2,718, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains with strong trading activity. Following a strong debut at a premium of Rs 1,047 or 70%, the stock has surged over 80% from its issue price of Rs 1,503 per share.

index opened lower on Thursday, and was set to record its worst monthly performance in a year, while moves were mainly powered by a mixed bag of earnings. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 0.6% by 0812 GMT, falling to its lowest level in nearly two months.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : As Diwali lights up homes across India, it’s also sparking fresh demand in the country's sluggish smartphone market. Budget 5G phones, priced under ₹15,000, are picking up pace, driven by discounts, exchange offers, and no-interest instalment plans.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have unloaded a record ₹1.1 trillion worth of Indian shares from the cash market this October, marking the heaviest monthly outflow yet and rattling investor sentiment.

Gold prices climbed to a record high on Thursday and were headed for their best month in seven on safe-haven demand ahead of the U.S. presidential election, while investors awaited U.S. inflation report for clues on the interest rate path. Spot gold was steady at $2,786.89 per ounce, as of 0254 GMT, after hitting a record high of $2,790.15 earlier in the session. Prices have firmed 6% for the month so far.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The latest quarterly earnings of Indian companies point to an economy that appears to be entering a cyclical downturn. On the other hand, large companies are now more reasonably valued than they were in the past four years, says Saurabh Mukherjea, founder and chief investment officer at Marcellus Investment Managers.

flash floods hit eastern Spain, according to local authorities, in one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years. The catastrophic floods, fueled by an unrelenting deluge that began Monday, washed away cars, inundated homes and knocked out power across eastern Spain. Rescuers waded through neck-high waters to reach some residents. «It was the worst moment of my life,» said Nuria Molio, 51, who was driving home from Valencia to a nearby village with her father, 84, when her car filled with water.

The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting in 2027

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica

U.S. stock indexes gave up an early gain and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google’s parent company and Eli Lilly

Deepotsava since the installation of Ram Lalla in the newly built temple. Words like “Amazing, Youthful, Opulent, Dynamic, Heavenly, Yellow glow, and Admirable” barely capture the city's vibrant spirit as it welcomed devotees and tourists for this year’s historic festivities. Wednesday’s celebration marked the achievement of two Guinness World Records, set by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, Ayodhya District Administration, and Saryu Arti Samiti. Ayodhya broke the record for the largest display of oil lamps, with 2,512,585 diyas lighting up the banks of the Saryu River. The second record saw 1,121 people performing ‘diya’ rotations simultaneously in a grand aarti, showcasing Ayodhya’s unity in devotion. Deepotsava, a five-day festival, commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his 14-year exile and has grown in both cultural significance and tourism appeal. Since 2017, Ayodhya has transformed, drawing millions annually. Local businesses thrived as visitors flooded the city, with new hotels and nighttime activities enhancing Ayodhya’s vibrancy.

Zydus Wellness said it will enter into a definitive agreement to acquire Naturell, the maker of Ritebite Max Protein bars and snacks for Rs 390 crore in an all cash deal The maker of Complan and Glucon-D said the acquisition aligns with its vision of expanding its footprint in the healthy snacking segment. Naturell, which started its operations in 2003, entered into healthy snacks in 2007 and had annual revenues of Rs129 crore in FY24. “We believe that this acquisition is an opportunity to expand our portfolio by investing in brands and products that resonate with our company’s portfolio and today’s health-conscious consumers. By leveraging our proven track record of innovation, and comprehensive brand offerings, we are well-positioned to meet and exceed the evolving health and wellness needs of our consumers," Sharvil Patel, Chairman, Zydus Wellness Limited, said.

Global markets are mostly lower after a rally in technology stocks propelled the Nasdaq composite to a record high

Authorities say a funeral home owner in south Georgia has been arrested and accused of neglecting human corpses after 18 bodies were found at the location in various stages of decomposition

«The production of Cement, Refinery Products, Coal, Fertilizers and Steel recorded positive growth in September 2024,» said Ministry of Commerce and Industry in its press release. The coal sector increased by 2.6 per cent in September, 2024 over September, 2023. Likewise, the crude oil sector witnessed a fall of 3.9 per cent against when compared to same month of last year.