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India revels in Diwali celebrations; crackers contribute to 'very poor' Delhi airOn Sunday, Diwali celebrations were held across India, with various leaders participating in customary rituals. Prime Minister Narendra Mod...
Post-Diwali Cleaning: How to Remove Diya Oil, Candle Wax and Rangoli Stains Without Damaging Your HomeDiwali celebrations may be over, but leftover diya oil, burnt wicks, candle wax, rangoli powder and festive decorations can make post-festi...
GCC deploys 600 workers, 350 vehicles for firecracker waste collection in ChennaiThe Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated a drive for managing firecracker waste during Deepavali. They have deployed 600 personnel and...
Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industryLiuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fire...
Delhi govt urges citizens to burst only green crackers, stick to specific timings: Check permitted time, restricted areas and other key detailsDelhi pollution news: Delhi government has outlined restrictions on firecracker use for the upcoming Diwali festival. Green firecrackers wi...
Diwali 2026: Delhi Metro to commence services at 6 am on select routes; check new timings hereDelhi Metro has announced earlier train services on select lines for Diwali festivities. Trains on the Pink Line, Magenta Line, and Grey Li...
Diwali 2026: You can't control outdoor air pollution, but 6 things you can do to improve indoor air quality during Diwali firecracker season without an air purifierDiwali festivities, while joyous, often contribute to heightened air pollution from firecrackers and outdoor emissions. To combat indoor ai...
Happy polluted Diwali! Get ready for severe air pollution as AQI monitoring agency sounds warning this yearDelhi AQI News: Get ready for severely polluted Delhi this year as the national capital is likely to face severe air pollution this year, w...
Delhi Police arrests three contractors in Chawri Bazar building collapse caseThree contractors were arrested in connection with the building collapse in Chawri Bazar that killed two people. Five individuals remain tr...
Indian auto dealers flag post-festive demand risks as vehicle stocks stay highIndian auto dealers warned that high vehicle inventories and rising financing costs could hurt post-festive demand. Passenger vehicle stock...
Green crackers: Where can you buy them in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad? How to identify if it is real or polluting cracker?Green crackers list: Green crackers are low-emission fireworks developed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firec...
SC flags sale of firecrackers despite restrictions, asks Centre to ensure complianceThe Supreme Court of India has called for strict enforcement of firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR. This decision follows a report revea...
Bombay HC slams row over Dia Mirza's Diwali video, directs BMC to re-upload clipThe Bombay High Court expressed discontent over the removal of Dia Mirza's video promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision came after...
Delhi-NCR gets two days of green crackers as Supreme Court caps bursting at three hours a day and sets 300-metre no-cracker zonesThe Supreme Court has authorized the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on specific dates. Firecrackers can only be burst wit...
Diwali firecracker curbs: SC sets two time periods for fireworks, bans bursting near hospitalsThe Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on specific dates. Firecrackers must not be used near...
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objectionThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objecti...
Dia Mirza's Diwali video row explained: Why BMC deleted Bollywood actress' pollution-free videoDia Mirza recently faced controversy after her Diwali video message was reportedly removed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The v...
Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of ordersThe Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effecti...
Bengal warns of strict action for firecracker norms violations, urges people to exercise restraintThe West Bengal government is initiating strict measures against firecracker violations during Kali Puja and Diwali. Authorities emphasize ...
Hawaii’s abandoned fishing nets once trapped marine life; now they are being turned into electricitySince 1996, Hawaii has successfully collected 848 metric tons of abandoned fishing nets, significantly reducing marine pollution. These net...