Mumbai and Thane authorities ground aerial firecrackers after Diwali blazesAuthorities in Mumbai and Thane implemented a ban on aerial firecrackers following a significant rise in fire incidents. Reports indicate t...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Air quality deteriorates in north India post-Diwali; Delhi records highest AQI since 2021A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQ...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightDelhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI touching 376, but questions have emerged over the reliability o...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Chennai Open women's singles final postponed due to severe smog and heavy rainfallThe WTA 50 Chennai Open women's singles final was postponed due to heavy smog and rainfall in Chennai. The air quality index reached an ala...
09 Nov, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Kali Puja (November 08, 2026) in West Bengal Today: Nishita Puja Muhurat, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Bhai Phonta Rituals, Significance and How Bengal CelebratesKali Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, November 8, across West Bengal and other parts of India, coinciding with Diwali. Check the Nishit...
08 Nov, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Diwali 2026: Today! Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja And Bhai Dooj - Check Complete 5-Day Festival CalendarDiwali 2026 will be celebrated today, November 8, with Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, diya lighting and festive rituals across India. Check the auspi...
08 Nov, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Happy Diwali 2026 images: 150+ best wishes, heartfelt messages, inspiring quotes and festive greetings to share with family, friends and colleaguesHappy Diwali 2026 wishes: Looking for Happy Diwali 2026 wishes, quotes, messages and greetings? This collection features 150+ festive messa...
08 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
07 Nov, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Diwali Dabba appreciationMr. Sharma discovered that a box of dry fruits he received yearly from his neighbor contained old almonds, which he humorously claimed had ...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
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...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
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...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
What makes Delhi's air toxic during Diwali festive season? It's not about firecrackers onlyMeteorological conditions, it turns out, have played a pivotal role in determining the air quality during the festival season and the winte...
13 Sep, 2023, 05.36 PM IST
SC flip-flops on firecracker ban as no credible study done on its environmental impactThe petition seeking ban on firecrackers in NCR has been pending in the Supreme Court since 2015 but the court’s approach had been inconsis...
09 Oct, 2017, 09.50 PM IST
Diwali safety tips: Go organic, stay away from crackersOne should choose handloom wear, organic food, earthen diyas with cotton wicks and handmade, reusable decorations.
18 Oct, 2016, 12.32 PM IST
Don't convert Diwali into a 'festival of smoke': Arvind KejriwalIn a pre-Diwali message released through newspaper advertisements, Kejriwal advised people against bursting of fireworks and crackers.
07 Nov, 2015, 06.16 PM IST