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Diwali 2025 do’s & don’ts: Common myths and beliefs explainedDiwali 2025 Do’s & Don’ts: Diwali 2025 approaches, bringing light and joy. Understand traditions like home cleaning and diya lighting for p...
'Firecrackers light up the sky but darken the lungs’: Doctors warn as SC allows 'green' crackers this DiwaliMedical experts urge caution as Delhi's pollution levels rise ahead of Diwali, despite the Supreme Court's allowance for limited use of "gr...
Diwali delight? More like a lung assaultIn New Delhi, the air quality crisis remains a pressing issue. Recently, the Supreme Court has allowed the use of eco-friendly crackers for...
Delhi govt to approach SC for lifting ban on green firecrackers during Diwali: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government will seek Supreme Court permission to use certified green firecrackers on Diwali, balancing tradition and environmental pr...
Toxic smog lingers over Delhi, keeping AQI in ‘Very Poor’ rangeDelhi Air Quality: Following Diwali, Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" range, with a daily AQI reading of 362 on Friday morni...
Delhi's air quality plummets after Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI soars above 900Diwali celebrations in Delhi led to widespread firecracker usage, severely degrading air quality and visibility across the city. Despite a ...
Delhi to organise free laser shows on 10 locations this Diwali: Check venues, timings, other detailsDelhi government will organize laser shows at 10 locations on Diwali evening to promote a cracker-free celebration. High-quality laser equi...
HC says can't ban firecrackers, sets 7 pm-10 pm time for bursting them in Mumbai in DiwaliBombay High Court has allowed the citizens of Mumbai to burst crackers between 7 pm to 10 pm during Diwali. A division bench of Chief Justi...
Green crackers: Manufacturers say there's no such thing; Jokes galore on social mediaAs per the court order, SHOs will be held liable if banned firecrackers are sold in their area.
Firecrackers and reluctant authorities: Indian capital's smog set to worsenIndia, which has the world's 14 most polluted cities, has made little effort this year to curb the sale of ear-splitting, firecrackers that...
Firecrackers ban: Supreme Court says need to consider both economic and health aspects of peopleTo this, the bench said the provisions which exists are made from the point of view of safety from firecrackers but these provisions are no...
Cement prices to rise in North India following petcoke ban by Supreme Court: India RatingsCement producers are likely to pass the hike in costs to the final consumer, leading to an increase in cement price.
Air pollution: Firecracker ban puts lid on toxic brew, a step in right directionThe ban is an intervention that makes much more sense than steps such as the temporary ban on diesel vehicles, the odd-even scheme, environ...
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...
Supreme Court to examine impact of firecrackers on childrenThe SC also agreed to examine the impact of mass bursting of crackers during Diwali on children, especially toddlers.
Centre to reply on plea seeking designated place for crackersThe NGT today sought response from the government on a lawyer's plea seeking designated time and place for use of firecrackers during festi...
Non-polluting firecracker devised in ChinaIt is more beautiful than normal firecrackers. If customers need, the firecracker can emit water mist and even fragrance, Wang said.