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Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is a Hindu festival that literally means 'dhan' or wealth. Here is why Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. Here are facts about Dhanteras, the beginning of Diwali celebrations.

While the nation is already soaked in Diwali fever, Dhanteras on Friday officially marked the commencement of five-day-long festival of lights!
 

Indian rupee appreciated by 28 paise against the USD in early trade. On Friday, rupee had settled for the day at 71.02 against the US dollar. President Donald Trump on Friday had said that the United States has reached a "very substantial" Phase 1 trade deal with China.

Virat Kohli struck his career-best 254 not out against South Africa on the second day of the second Test in Pune on Friday (October 11). Thanks to his marathon knock, India declared at 601/5 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium. In reply, the visitors were reduced to 36/3 at stumps

The actor who rings in his 77th birthday on Friday has had a career spanning over 40 years in not only Bollywood but other vernacular language films as well.

Ahead of the informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, security has been tightened in the heritage town of Mahabalipuram. Xi will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon, while the Indian Prime Minister will reach the city shortly before noon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be meeting at Tamil Nadu’s Mamallapuram for an informal summit. Xi will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon, while the Indian Prime Minister would reach the city shortly before noon.

Indiana Pacers defeated Sacramento Kings in the first-ever NBA match in India. These two sides will face each other once again tomorrow.

Defence minister of Madagascar, General Leon Jean Richard Rakotonirina, on Friday surprisingly chose to sing the famous Bollywood song 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in what could be a bid to connect with the Indian diaspora residing in Antananarivo
 

An FIR has been lodged against 49 people by the Muzaffarpur Police for sending an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising their concern about mob lynching involving 'Jai Shri Ram' chants. The CBI filed a charge-sheet accusing three men of raping the woman who was allegedly raped by expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. Catch the top stories of the country on MyNation in 100 seconds.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited his constituency Wayanad on Friday (October 4) to express solidarity with the protest against the night traffic ban on the national highway through a tiger reserve in Bandipur 
 

The Sarbat Da Bhalla Express train was flagged off by Railways minister Piyush Goyal from New Delhi Railway Station on at 6:30 am on Friday. The train will reach Sultanpur Lodhi at 2:38 pm

The Indian rupee fell 7 paise to 70.63 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday. The Indian rupee on Friday had closed at 70.56 against the US dollar.

 NCP leader Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar's daughter and party MP Supriya Sule were also present in the meeting. Ajit Pawar tendered his resignation on Friday (September 27) leaving NCP leaders and workers in shock. 
 

Hello, all you people out there. My name is Amal Chowdhury and I am here with another episode of DePress Room. Hope your plans are done for the weekend. But before you get into the Friday fever mode let's get into the 'De'Press Room and take a look into what our international colleagues around the world have to say about us.