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Dhanteras 2026 Today: How to Check Hallmarked Gold and Silver, and the Ayush Ministry’s Health Message
Dhanteras is today, November 6, with Diwali on Sunday. How to check BIS hallmarks and HUID on gold and silver, and the Ayush Ministry’s call to invest in health.
History
History of Dhanteras: How a Legend of Nectar, a Lamp for Yama and the God of Ayurveda Became Diwali’s First Day
Dhanteras has no single founding date. It grew from the Dhanvantari legend, a Puranic lamp for Yama, Lakshmi worship and modern gold buying. The History Desk traces each layer.
India
Indian Navy Completes First CTF 154 Command After Eight Months of Maritime Training
The Indian Navy handed over CTF 154 command in Bahrain after an eight-month tenure involving maritime training with participants from 39 countries.
Asia
Philippines’ Teodoro Warns China Could Exploit Cuts to US–South Korea Drills
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro warned of a possible Chinese opening but said US commitments and military activity with Manila remain unchanged.
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Dhanteras 2026 Today: How to Check Hallmarked Gold and Silver, and the Ayush Ministry’s Health Message
Dhanteras is today, November 6, with Diwali on Sunday. How to check BIS hallmarks and HUID on gold and silver, and the Ayush Ministry’s call to invest in health.
History
History of Dhanteras: How a Legend of Nectar, a Lamp for Yama and the God of Ayurveda Became Diwali’s First Day
Dhanteras has no single founding date. It grew from the Dhanvantari legend, a Puranic lamp for Yama, Lakshmi worship and modern gold buying. The History Desk traces each layer.
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India and Canada Hold First Defence Dialogue, Name Defence Industry and R&D as Priorities
India and Canada held their first Defence Dialogue on November 3, naming defence industrial cooperation, military-technical ties and R&D as priorities.
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Jitendra Singh Sets ‘Debris-Free Space by 2030’ Vision as Hyderabad Start-up Opens Debris Removal Facility
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