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Delhi-NCR gets two days of green crackers as Supreme Court caps bursting at three hours a day and sets 300-metre no-cracker zones- Diwali investment picks 2026: 10 fund managers reveal promising opportunities and risks to watch
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- 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
- Weather the Weather: A seasonal guide to food, fitness, skincare and staying healthyAs the seasons change, your wardrobe shouldn’t be the only thing that needs a reset. A better approach, finds Lijee Philip, is to prepare f...21 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- SC calls for safer firecrackers, voluntary restraint over curbsThe Supreme Court called for a balanced approach to firecracker usage during discussions on air pollution. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasi...13 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- Red light over Delhi's 'green' crackersSupreme Court has allowed the use of specified green firecrackers this festive season, regulating their hours of use. The court is still de...05 Oct, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu: Sivakasi firecracker units ramp up production ahead of Diwali amid labour shortageFirecracker units in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi are ramping up operations ahead of Diwali as orders rise, but manufacturers and workers report p...26 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Tim Robbins: 'If you’re in the position to help someone and you do it, it’s very rewarding.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on generosity, intrinsic reward, empathy, human connection, altruism, deep satisfaction, emotional and personal fulfillmentQuote of the day by Tim Robbins focuses on generosity, empathy, human connection and the personal value of helping others. The quote says t...01 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- Delhi records worst post-Diwali air quality in 4 years; govt blames stubble burning in PunjabFollowing the Diwali festivities, Delhi experienced its most severe air quality drop in four years, recording shockingly high PM2.5 levels....21 Oct, 2025, 09.21 PM IST
- 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...07 Oct, 2025, 01.45 PM IST
- BJP people instigated others to burn crackers, AQI rose by 100 points overnight: Delhi minister Gopal RaiDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused individuals associated with the BJP of instigating the burning of firecrackers on Diwali, resu...14 Nov, 2023, 12.43 PM IST
- Haryana: Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram, only green crackers allowed on DiwaliThe Gurugram district administration in India has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and use of firecrackers to control pollution. The...29 Sep, 2023, 10.19 AM IST
- Only two hour window to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Punjab govtThe Punjab government on Wednesday said a window of two hours will be given for bursting firecrackers on Diwali on October 24. On Diwali, f...12 Oct, 2022, 10.43 PM IST
- Over 850 people booked in Delhi for violating firecracker banAccording to Delhi Police, 139 calls were received from the Rohini district. Sixty-five FIRs were registered against violators and two case...15 Nov, 2020, 07.00 PM IST
- Supreme Court modifies timing for bursting firecrackers on Diwali in TN, Puducherry; retains 2 hour capIn its October 23 order, the court had ordered that bursting of firecrackers on Diwali and other festivals would be only from 8 PM to 10 PM.30 Oct, 2018, 06.03 PM IST
- 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.23 Oct, 2018, 08.52 PM IST
- Supreme Court fixes 2-hour period for bursting firecrackers on Diwali, other festivalsA bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan which had reserved its verdict earlier on August 28, said that bursting of crackers on Diwa...23 Oct, 2018, 05.59 PM IST
- It's Full Of Sparks: A 'platformer' style game with a beautiful art styleThis game has an interesting premise and a novel approach to monetisation.17 Mar, 2018, 11.34 PM IST
- More firecrackers in store than the Army, SC exclaimsA bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta also observed that "Diwali is celebrated for around five days. In those five days, 10 la...28 Aug, 2017, 06.20 PM IST
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