Mumbai’s historic Royal Opera House recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of its restoration with a special musical event. First opened in 1911 and shut down in 1991, India’s only surviving opera house was commissioned for restoration in 2010 by the Gondal royal family. Architect Abha Narain Lambah restored the 575-seat Baroque-style building over six years. Over the past decade, the venue has boosted the local creative economy by hosting music, theatre, dance, and international cultural events.
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James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives of DC Studios after leading the company for four years. Former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham will replace them on December 1. Gunn explained that corporate duties caused significant stress and kept him away from his family. He expressed relief at returning to pure filmmaking, with his next movie Man of Tomorrow scheduled for release this summer.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has turned down an offer from US President Donald Trump to become the White House press secretary, saying he has zero political aspirations. Trump originally announced the job offer on Truth Social, sparking online speculation before later clarifying that he was only kidding. Speaking alongside Trump at a briefing, White stated that he does not want to enter politics. The press secretary post has remained vacant since October.
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Indian stock market benchmarks began the 70-minute Diwali Muhurat trading session with gains, with the Sensex rising 250 points and the Nifty 70 points. The session follows a strong performance by domestic markets on Friday, despite global market declines. Trading will end at 3:30 pm, with a closing auction process scheduled to take place afterwards.
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Ramswaroop Munde, a clothing businessman based in Surat's Varachha area, rewarded each of his 20 employees with a Diwali bonus of over Rs 1 lakh in cash. Munde gave the generous festive bonus to recognize his staff's dedication and contribution to his business. Instead of traditional envelopes, he presented the fresh currency note bundles arranged on decorated silver puja platters.
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India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali 2026 with security forces at the CoBRA operations base in Karanpur, Chhattisgarh. During his visit to the Bastar region, he paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of personnel involved in fighting Naxalism. PM Modi stated that this was the first Diwali where every district in India was free from Naxalism, recognizing the efforts of security forces in securing the region.
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Uttar Pradesh Police rescued a two-month-old infant from New Delhi after he was stolen from his home in Maharajganj district. Police arrested three people, including two women, at the Kashmiri Gate bus stand. The baby was allegedly kidnapped to be sacrificed on Amavasya. The accused acted on the advice of an occult practitioner in Nepal, believing the ritual would stop premature deaths in their family. Police tracked down the suspects following a complaint filed on November 3.
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Entertainment
Ayushmann Khurrana received a threatening audio call from a man claiming to be Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother, warning him of a similar fate to actor Tiger Shroff. The caller allegedly threatened to harm Khurrana, sparking concerns for the actor's safety. The incident has been reported to the police, with an investigation underway.
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Entertainment
Actor Hrithik Roshan attended the 15th annual LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on November 7, reportedly becoming the first mainstream Indian actor to grace the event. Hosted by venture capitalist Kavita Gupta, Hrithik wore a custom Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo. Co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio, the charity event honored director Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins for their contributions to cinema and art, bringing together top global celebrities and industry leaders.
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Economy
Ajay Kumar Yadav, a 1996-batch IPS officer from Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed as Additional Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. His tenure will begin from the date he assumes charge and continue until September 30, 2030. Yadav will take up the position against an existing vacancy at Level 15 of the pay matrix.
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Entertainment
Pankaj Tripathi, actor from Mirzapur, recently shared his life story on Kapil Sharma's Netflix show. He recalled working at a hotel, peeling onions and potatoes, and questioning his destiny. Tripathi revealed he had received offers to enter politics after finding fame, but instead pursued acting, believing his path would unfold naturally.
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Economy
Gold prices in India's metro cities remained unchanged today, with prices ranging from ₹13,160 to ₹13,260 per gram for 22-carat gold and ₹1,05,280 to ₹1,11,384 per gram for 8 grams. The unchanged rates were reported in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
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Economy
The Tamil Nadu government has extended its crop loan waiver scheme by one month, bringing relief to farmers. The scheme now covers up to ₹75,000 for eligible farmers, with no distinction between loan amounts, and also includes repaid loans and pensioners. The state has sanctioned an additional ₹2,842.77 crore, with ₹6,220.056 crore already released, to support approximately 13.25 lakh farmers.
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Economy
Samsung Electronics' cash reserves are projected to exceed 200 trillion won, driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The company's total assets have also increased, with investments in semiconductor manufacturing and research expected to reach a historic high of over 100 trillion won this year, supporting the semiconductor supercycle. This growth is expected to continue into next year, fueled by AI investments and a shortage in memory supply.
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Entertainment
Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2 has seen a significant growth in its box office collections, with a 30.3% jump on its second day. The film collected Rs 2.45 crore net in India, with the Tamil version earning Rs 2.30 crore and the Telugu version collecting Rs 15 lakh. The film's total India net collection now stands at Rs 4.33 crore.
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India
Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist murdered in October, was brought to his native place in Mansa for last rites on Sunday. His body was taken to his fields on Chakerian Road after a post-mortem in Chandigarh, where a large number of people paid their respects. The Punjab government had agreed to his family's demands, including a trauma centre and compensation for the injured, following a meeting with representatives.
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Politics
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized BRS working president KT Rama Rao for allegedly copying his look, saying growing a beard doesn't make someone look like him. Reddy also accused the BRS of spreading disinformation about Godavari water being diverted to Andhra Pradesh, claiming the Congress government had planned the Pranahita Chevella project to provide irrigation to 16 lakh acres. Reddy is part of an ongoing war of words with BRS leaders over governance and development issues.
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World
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has appointed Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff, to form a new government after elections failed to produce a majority. Eisenkot faces challenges in building a coalition, particularly with ultra-Orthodox parties and Arab parties, and must address Israel's deteriorating reputation in the US due to past conflicts.
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Economy
Ramswaroop Munde, a textile businessman from Rajasthan, surprised his 50 employees in Surat with over ₹1 lakh cash bonuses each on Diwali 2026, ditching traditional sweets and dry fruits. He considers his employees family and wants them to celebrate with their families without financial worries. The gesture left employees emotional, with one breaking down in tears.
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India
The Election Commission's final electoral roll for Rajasthan's local body elections shows 30 lakh voters missing, compared to the state election commission's lists, which still carry 44.28 lakh deleted names. The discrepancy arises from the SEC's continued use of the pre-SIR electoral roll, while the Election Commission's roll was revised following the Special Intensive Revision. The difference affects nearly 30 lakh voters.
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Indian stock market benchmarks began the 70-minute Diwali Muhurat trading session with gains, with the Sensex rising 250 points and the Nifty 70 points. The session follows a strong performance by domestic markets on Friday, despite global market declines. Trading will end at 3:30 pm, with a closing auction process scheduled to take place afterwards.
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Ajay Kumar Yadav, a 1996-batch IPS officer from Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed as Additional Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. His tenure will begin from the date he assumes charge and continue until September 30, 2030. Yadav will take up the position against an existing vacancy at Level 15 of the pay matrix.
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Gold prices in India's metro cities remained unchanged today, with prices ranging from ₹13,160 to ₹13,260 per gram for 22-carat gold and ₹1,05,280 to ₹1,11,384 per gram for 8 grams. The unchanged rates were reported in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan has separated from his third wife, Anna Lezhneva, after 13 years of marriage. The couple, who married in 2013, have a daughter and a son together. This development comes as his former wife, actor-director Renu Desai, recently spoke about facing continuous online trolling over being tagged as his ex-wife. Pawan previously stated his marriages ended due to personal differences.
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Musician Billy Joel has announced his return to the stage for a Q&A and music event at Florida Atlantic University on December 14, 2026. The move comes shortly after the singer revealed that doctors advised him against performing due to health risks. Joel was diagnosed with a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus last year and underwent surgery. Doctors warned him that the stress and noise of performing act like getting a concussion.
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Costume designer Saniya Sardhariya revealed that actor Yash wore outfits weighing between 16 and 20 kg for his role as Ravana in the film Ramayana. Certain heavy outfits, such as his Lanka look and wedding costumes, weighed up to 33 kg including jewellery. Additionally, Yash wore a 1.8-kg crown, which the design team created using multiple 3D mock models to reduce its weight as much as possible.
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Mumbai’s historic Royal Opera House recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of its restoration with a special musical event. First opened in 1911 and shut down in 1991, India’s only surviving opera house was commissioned for restoration in 2010 by the Gondal royal family. Architect Abha Narain Lambah restored the 575-seat Baroque-style building over six years. Over the past decade, the venue has boosted the local creative economy by hosting music, theatre, dance, and international cultural events.
thehindu.com
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has turned down an offer from US President Donald Trump to become the White House press secretary, saying he has zero political aspirations. Trump originally announced the job offer on Truth Social, sparking online speculation before later clarifying that he was only kidding. Speaking alongside Trump at a briefing, White stated that he does not want to enter politics. The press secretary post has remained vacant since October.
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Ramswaroop Munde, a clothing businessman based in Surat's Varachha area, rewarded each of his 20 employees with a Diwali bonus of over Rs 1 lakh in cash. Munde gave the generous festive bonus to recognize his staff's dedication and contribution to his business. Instead of traditional envelopes, he presented the fresh currency note bundles arranged on decorated silver puja platters.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized BRS working president KT Rama Rao for allegedly copying his look, saying growing a beard doesn't make someone look like him. Reddy also accused the BRS of spreading disinformation about Godavari water being diverted to Andhra Pradesh, claiming the Congress government had planned the Pranahita Chevella project to provide irrigation to 16 lakh acres. Reddy is part of an ongoing war of words with BRS leaders over governance and development issues.
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Former Calcutta high court judge Biswajit Basu resigned from the Special Intensive Revision tribunal, citing personal reasons, becoming the fourth judge to step down. The tribunal was formed to investigate institutional corruption and removal of 9.1 million names from Bengal's electoral rolls. Basu's resignation comes amid controversy over the SIR process, which has been criticized by opposition parties.
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A 22-year-old man was arrested in Loni's Ashok Vihar for allegedly killing his 58-year-old father in a domestic dispute on Saturday. The suspect attacked his father with a sharp-edged weapon, inflicting multiple severe injuries, and was later arrested by police. The suspect's age was initially reported as 15, but was later confirmed to be 22, leading to his arrest under murder charges.
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India secured a four-run win in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand, thanks to KL Rahul's crucial knock of 39 off 26 balls, helping the team overcome a precarious 103/5 in chase of 135. The match was called off due to rain with India 22 runs away from the target, leaving New Zealand three wickets away from victory.
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Hardik Pandya has been traded from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings in exchange for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. The trade comes ahead of the IPL auction and marks the end of Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians, who failed to qualify for the play-offs during his tenure. Pandya is set to work under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
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Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar took 4 wickets in the second ODI against New Zealand, claiming his career-best figures. The extra bounce and pace in New Zealand's conditions helped him exploit his hard-length deliveries, which worked to his advantage. Brar's performance was crucial in India's 4-run win via DLS.
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Cyberattacks on internet-connected refrigerators in France and Europe have caused widespread food spoilage, with temperatures rising to hazardous levels. The attacks, which may be linked to vulnerabilities in Danfoss temperature controllers, have affected multiple countries, including the US, where similar incidents occurred on military bases. The Pentagon is investigating the incidents, which highlight the importance of cybersecurity fundamentals in protecting critical infrastructure.
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Apple's iCloud Passwords app provides a secure repository for logins and passkeys, syncing via iCloud Keychain with end-to-end encryption. The app checks saved credentials against a local list of leaked passwords and uses privacy-preserving checks with Apple's servers to detect potential breaches. Apple also flags weak or reused passwords, alerting users to potential security risks.
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Microsoft PowerToys is a free collection of over 30 utilities that streamlines repetitive Windows tasks, such as window management and folder organization. The tool can be installed from the Microsoft Store, GitHub, or command line, and allows users to toggle each utility on or off. With PowerToys, users can improve their Windows 11 experience and make daily tasks more efficient.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has appointed Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff, to form a new government after elections failed to produce a majority. Eisenkot faces challenges in building a coalition, particularly with ultra-Orthodox parties and Arab parties, and must address Israel's deteriorating reputation in the US due to past conflicts.
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Stephen Miller, Donald Trump's new chief of staff, has praised the president, crediting him with saving America. Miller pledged unwavering loyalty to Trump, who has been president since 2017. Miller's comments come as Trump's administration faces criticism over its policies and handling of key issues.
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