Israel carries out raids on ‘dozens’ of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon: IDF

On October 30, 2024, devotees will observe Kali Chaudas, also known as Bhut Chaturdashi, during the Diwali celebrations. The day will feature Chaturdashi Tithi, with sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 5:37 PM. Important muhurats like Brahma Muhurta and Vijaya Muhurta will guide rituals, while inauspicious timings such as Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda Muhurat should be avoided. Full Article

Amid a slump in the diamond industry, tens of thousands of migrant workers in Surat are returning to their native towns within and outside Gujarat during the festive season. The GSRTC has facilitated around 55,000 passengers to 11 destinations in Gujarat, while private luxury buses have been transporting 30,000 to 35,000 passengers daily since October 26. This movement is driven by extended Diwali vacations in diamond factories and the economic impact of the industry's recession,...

Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group elected Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new head following Hassan Nasrallah's death, with Qassem expressing determination in a televised address to continue the conflict with Israel without being the first to cry. He supported ceasefire efforts by ally Nabih Berri, omitting a previous condition, and confirmed the death of senior Hezbollah figure Hashem Safieddine. Qassem, born in Beirut in 1953, began his political career with the Lebanese Shi'ite Amal Movement before...

Business activities in Afzalgunj, Hyderabad, were halted on Tuesday as Muslim traders observed a bandh in protest against derogatory remarks made by Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati against Prophet Muhammad. Traders closed their shops in solidarity with the call by Tahreek Muslim Shabban, expressing disappointment over the lack of action taken against Mr. Narsinghanand. The peaceful protest extended to other areas like Charminar and Siddiamber Bazaar, urging businesses to join in expressing their displeasure by closing for...

Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora of the ruling Shiv Sena filed his nomination to contest against sitting MLA Aaditya Thackeray in Mumbai's Worli assembly constituency, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle. Despite having a six-year term in the Rajya Sabha, Deora's entry into the assembly race has intensified the competition. BJP spokesperson Shaina NC also filed her nomination for the Mumbadevi assembly seat in Mumbai against sitting Congress MLA Amin Patel, adding to the...

Indian Railways has announced 254 special trains for Diwali 2024 to manage the festive rush, with trains operating on October 29. Routes include Delhi Jn to Darbhanga Jn, Jaynagar, and Bhavnagar Terminus, among others. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that 7,000 special trains will run for Diwali and Chhath Puja, with Northern Railway planning around 3,050 trips to accommodate the increased passenger traffic. Full Article