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...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
If you want to become PM, stay in mock parliament: Amit Shah on Rahul GandhiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah condemned Rahul Gandhi for holding a rally on the anniversary of the 1984 Sikh genocide. He emphasized that C...
01 Nov, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Diwali 2025: Here are safety tips to handle cuts, burns and firecracker injuriesAs Diwali approaches, authorities warn of common injuries like firecracker mishaps, burns from diyas and fireworks, and minor cuts. A guide...
18 Oct, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
Investigation into Zubeen Garg's death: Assamese expats provide testimonies to CIDTwo more Assamese expats from Singapore, who were witnessed to the death of Zubeen Garg, deposed before the Special Investigation Team of t...
14 Oct, 2025, 07.45 PM IST
Lighting Up Diwali: Villages in Maharashtra crack down on firecrackersSeveral villages in Maharashtra, like Manyachiwadi, Borade, Langarpeth, and Padali, have celebrated Diwali without firecrackers for years. ...
01 Nov, 2024, 01.26 PM IST
Firecracker Insurance: PhonePe launches new plan for DiwaliPhonePe launches a new insurance plan priced at ₹9 that protects against firecracker-related accidents during Diwali. The plan offers cover...
14 Oct, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
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...
13 Oct, 2024, 02.58 PM IST
Gujarat Assembly polls: Gujarat BJP targets Arvind Kejriwal over cracker ban in Delhi, dubs such people 'anti-religious'Addressing a gathering after a firecrackers show organised here on Saturday, Gujarat BJP chief Paatil said, "Today I read some news that th...
23 Oct, 2022, 02.29 PM IST
Delhi government launches campaign for pollution-free Diwali, lights 51,000 diyasBursting firecrackers on Diwali in Delhi will attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine of Rs 200, Environment Minister Gopal Rai ...
21 Oct, 2022, 08.19 PM IST
Puducherry govt allows sale of firecrackers ahead of DiwaliDiwali in Puducherry was muted and low-key affairs last year due to COVID-19-induced lockdown and the earlier Congress government did not a...
25 Oct, 2021, 11.35 AM IST
Yogi Adityanath frees firecracker seller, sends Diwali gift to his daughterThe incident was confirmed by the chief minister's close aide Shalabh mani Tripathi, who said the incident happened in Khurja town of Bulan...
14 Nov, 2020, 07.47 PM IST
Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of DiwaliThe civic body has, however, permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan (November 14), saying Mumbaikars can use 'anar' (cracker k...
09 Nov, 2020, 01.06 PM IST
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' post-Diwali, but AQI better than last 3 yearsAccording to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research the overall air quality of the national capital is in the highe...
29 Oct, 2019, 11.08 AM IST
Why the SC ban on firecracker sales won’t stop Delhiites from bursting themThere’s a huge stock of crackers from last year in the city and its outskirts. Most of this stock, reckon traders, has already been sold.
15 Oct, 2017, 12.12 PM IST
Delhi government asks Centre to continue ban on Chinese firecrackersThe Arvind Kejriwal government has written to the Customs Department stating that as Chinese firecrackers are harmful to environment.
04 Oct, 2015, 11.49 AM IST
- 8,000 children join hands to protect environment this Diwali
Around 8,000 children from various colleges and schools have joined hands to protect environment this Diwali.
30 Oct, 2013, 06.20 AM IST