• 

  Kartik Amavasya 2025: Puja timings, importance and the right way to perform daan and snan

  Spirituality | October 21, 2025 9:12 IST

  Kartik Amavasya 2025, observed after Diwali, falls on October 20–21. Known for purification and ancestral prayers, it’s a time for holy bath (snan), daan, and lighting diyas for peace and prosperity. Here’s the tithi, significance, and rituals to follow this sacred day.

• 

  Diwali 2025: India celebrates festival of lights with joy, unity and eco-friendly traditions

  India | October 20, 2025 23:38 IST

  Beyond fireworks, Diwali focused on food, family, and tradition. People cleaned homes, wore new clothes, exchanged gifts, and prepared sweets and festive meals. In Delhi, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib celebrated both Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, highlighting the festival’s inclusive spirit.

• 

  PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to share warm Diwali greetings

  India | October 20, 2025 23:39 IST

  PM Modi also extended Diwali wishes to the nation through a social media post, emphasizing harmony, happiness, and prosperity during the festival.

• 

  Stampede-like situation at Siddaramaiah’s event in Karnataka: 10 fall sick due to suffocation

  Karnataka | October 20, 2025 23:37 IST

  The incident was reported during a charity distribution programme organised by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai’s charitable trust at the Puttur Taluk Stadium.

• 

  PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers aboard INS Vikrant | In pics

  Auto | October 20, 2025 17:53 IST

  During his visit, PM Modi witnessed MiG-29 fighter jet operations, participated in a yoga session on the deck, and watched a cultural program featuring patriotic performances by naval officers.

• 

  Diwali 2025: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar to Hrithik Roshan, celebs spread festive cheer

  Entertainment | October 20, 2025 16:54 IST

  Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan marked Diwali 2025 with heartfelt wishes and festive posts for their fans. Don't miss their festive greetings.

• 

  Suvendu Adhikari claims he was attacked by TMC goons during Kali Puja celebrations in Sunderbans

  Kolkata | October 20, 2025 16:59 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari said that his lawyer has lodged separate complaints with the concerned local police stations, sharing copies of those in a post on X.

• 

  5 Diwali photography tips to capture stunning festival moments tonight: Simple tricks to try

  Technology | October 20, 2025 16:18 IST

  This Diwali, make the most out of your smartphone by clicking the best classic photos. No matter what your smartphone is, if you follow some basics, you can click some professional-looking shots. Learn to play with lighting, angles, and composition to get the perfect festive photos.

• 

  Diwali 2025: Know how many diyas to light, the ideal direction and shubh muhurat for puja

  Spirituality | October 20, 2025 16:18 IST

  Lighting diyas during Diwali is a sacred tradition symbolising the triumph of light over darkness. This article explains how many diyas should be lit on Diwali 2025, the correct direction to start lighting them, and the most auspicious time to perform the ritual for attracting prosperity.

• 

  Indian Railways to run 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath puja travel rush

  Business | October 20, 2025 15:47 IST

  Key stations like New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, and Delhi Junction will have extra ticket counters, waiting areas, and enhanced security. Around 1 crore passengers have already used these services, with 15 lakh travelling from New Delhi in the last four days.

• 

  Amazon Prime Video, Snapchat, Alexa, Canva and more not working: Downdetector

  Technology | October 20, 2025 15:39 IST

  Thousands of users in the United States faced disruptions on Monday as Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a widespread outage. The issue affected multiple major platforms, including Amazon.com, Prime Video, Alexa, and several third-party apps that depend on AWS servers.

Advertisement
• 

  Diwali 2025: City-wise Lakshmi puja muhurat across India

  Spirituality | October 20, 2025 15:15 IST

  Looking to perform Lakshmi Puja at the right time this Diwali? Here's the complete city-wise list of Shubh Muhurat for Diwali 2025. From Delhi to Mumbai, Kolkata to Bangalore, find the exact puja timing based on Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna.

• 

  Diwali 2025 safety tip: Know why you should avoid contact lenses around fireworks

  Health | October 20, 2025 15:06 IST

  Wearing contact lenses during Diwali fireworks might seem harmless, but it can pose serious risks to your eye health. The intense heat, flying sparks, and sudden bursts of smoke can dry out lenses, cause irritation, or, in worst cases, melt the lens material, leading to severe eye injury.

• 

  Diwali 2025 gift guide: 6 Must-have tech gadgets under Rs 6000 for every budget

  Technology | October 20, 2025 14:50 IST

  Still searching for the perfect Diwali 2025 gift? These six tech gadgets make ideal last-minute presents which are economical, useful and stylish. They combine technology and thoughtfulness, perfect for friends and family this festive season.

• 

  PM Modi marks Diwali with Navy on INS Vikrant, watches MiG-29 fighter jets take flight | In pics

  India | October 20, 2025 14:39 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali 2025 with the Indian Navy aboard the INS Vikrant, India’s first home-built aircraft carrier, off Goa’s coast.

• 

  Diwali 2025: Lakshmi puja muhurat for shops, offices and factories

  Spirituality | October 20, 2025 13:45 IST

  Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 20. Let's know the most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja for business premises like shops, offices, and factories. Aligning your worship with these timings brings prosperity, peace, and blessings into homes and workplaces alike.

• 

  Happy Diwali 2025 messages in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati: Short and best msgs to share

  Spirituality | October 20, 2025 11:07 IST

  Diwali 2025 is the season of light, love, and heartfelt words. Whether you’re sending wishes in English, Hindi, Marathi, or Gujarati, these Happy Diwali messages (msgs) are perfect for WhatsApp, Instagram, or texts — short, festive, and full of warmth to share with everyone you love.

• 

  PM Modi celebrates Diwali onboard INS Vikrant: 'Brought Pak to knees within days during Op Sindoor'

  India | October 20, 2025 23:43 IST

  Calling his visit to INS Vikrant 'memorable', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was fortunate to celebrate Diwali with the brave soldiers of Indian Navy.

• 

  President Murmu, PM Modi greet nation on Diwali: 'May spirit of positivity prevail all around us'

  India | October 20, 2025 9:44 IST

  Diwali 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu has greeted the nation on Diwali , expressing hopes that the festival of lights will bring positivity to everyone's life.

• 

  'We lit lamps, they fired bullets': Yogi Adityanath vs Akhilesh Yadav over deepotsav celebration

  Uttar Pradesh | October 20, 2025 7:25 IST

  A political clash has erupted in Uttar Pradesh during the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government’s spending on lamps for Diwali. In response, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hit back.