Delhi witnesses AQI spike ahead of Diwali; GRAP II kicks inAccording to the air quality forecast provided by IMD/IITM, Delhi's overall air quality is likely to stay in the 'Very Poor' category in th...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 AM 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
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 20%In times like these, the market will have its green and red days. What matters, however, is not the colour of a single day, but the things ...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM 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
Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound useThe Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed sp...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 20%, according to analystsInvesting, a wise man once said, is a journey; one that needs to be managed carefully. Remember two things: One, there is never a “perfect ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Consider relaxing firecracker noise limit curbs before Diwali: SC to CPCBThe Supreme Court asked the CPCB to explore partial relaxation of firecracker rules. This request came during a hearing on Delhi's pollutio...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Illegal crackers flood NCR markets despite SC ban; green crackers hard to findGreen firecrackers are legally available in Delhi-NCR markets. However, banned conventional firecrackers are being sold openly. Many seller...
19 Oct, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
Fire crackers' use in Delhi-NCR may rise by 40% this Diwali after SC nod to green crackers: StudyA Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali....
17 Oct, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
Green crackers offer 30 per cent lower emissions; experts say they are 'less harmful, not safe'Green crackers are now available in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. These specially formulated fireworks reduce pollution by up to 30 percent. They u...
15 Oct, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
Not just Delhi-NCR, all states will burst green crackers, say Sivakasi firecracker manufacturersGreen crackers are now exclusively produced by Sivakasi manufacturers. Most states have transitioned to producing these eco-friendly altern...
15 Oct, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
SC to hear issues related to manufacturing, sale of 'green' crackers on October 10The Supreme Court has postponed a hearing on the production and sale of green crackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region. The next h...
08 Oct, 2025, 04.29 PM IST
SC bans sale of 'any crackers' in Delhi-NCR until further notice, but permits green cracker manufacturingThe Supreme Court has prohibited the sale of all firecrackers, including green crackers, in Delhi-NCR in anticipation of Diwali. However, m...
26 Sep, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Firecrackers ban: Things to know about green crackers, air pollution & states which have banned firecrackersOn October 10, the apex court had refused to stay the Delhi government's order banning storage, sale, and use of all varieties of firecrack...
18 Oct, 2022, 09.37 AM IST