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Apple launched its first touchscreen laptop, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, during the 'Pro and Tell' event. The device will be available in 14- and 16-inch variations with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and will be the first Apple laptop to feature a Dynamic Island. It will come with 128GB of unified memory and start at ₹3,49,900.

Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux became the most expensive buy at WPL 2027 auction in Kochi on Wednesday, joining UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore. Indian batter Kiran Navgire was second, with Delhi Capitals signing her for ₹75 lakh. Gujarat Giants bought wicketkeeper-batter Gunalan Kamalini for ₹40 lakh, while RCB signed Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen for the same amount.

Uttarakhand government has declared a public holiday for women employees across the state on October 29 on the occasion of Karwa Chauth. CM Pushkar Dhami said Karwa Chauth is an important festival associated with women's faith, love and familial trust. The government is working sensitively towards protecting women's interests while respecting their sentiments, faith and traditions, Dhami added.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a public holiday on October 29 on the occasion of Karwa Chauth. The holiday will be observed in all government offices, boards, corporations, schools, colleges and universities across the state. "Wives observe a fast for their husbands, and it is important that the husbands are at home and doing well," CM Sukhu said.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will pay a Diwali bonus of ₹33,000 to over 83,000 employees this year, union leader Shashank Rao said. The payout is ₹2,000 higher than last year's ₹31,000 bonus. The benefit will also cover teachers and non-teaching staff at aided private primary and secondary schools, including teaching assistants and education service workers.

Tamil Nadu government has declared a local holiday on November 9, the day after Diwali, for all government offices, public sector undertakings, schools, colleges and other educational institutions across the state. The government also announced that November 28 (Saturday) will be a working day to compensate for the holiday on November 9.

In Hindu tradition, lighting 13 diyas on Dhanteras is believed to invite blessings of health, wealth, and prosperity while warding off negative energies. Each diya is placed in a specific location with a distinct significance and they are believed to attract the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, and Kuber. Dhanteras will be observed on November 6 this year.

Firecracker insurance can offer financial protection against burn injuries, medical expenses, property damage and accidental disability or death, depending on the cover. Health, home and personal accident policies offer different benefits, and third-party damage may not be covered. Consumers should check policy terms, exclusions and safety requirements to understand the protection available.

Indian residents can invest in Anthropic's upcoming US IPO through eligible overseas brokers, subject to regulatory rules. With no fixed retail quota in the US IPO market, experts say buying shares after listing may be easier. Another option is indirect exposure through Alphabet, Google's parent and an Anthropic investor, though this does not offer direct ownership of Anthropic shares.