Diwali
Hindu festival of lights
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Diwali, also called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and KÄrtikaâbetween around mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.
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Delhi pollution: 'Why firecracker ban was not implemented during Diwali,' SC asks police, govtThe Supreme Court emphasized the need to manage pollution caused by firecrackers, cautioning that unchecked pollution contributes to disorder and health risks.DNA - Published | |
Delhi pollution: Air quality worsens in capital, AQI worst in India at...Despite the temporary relief provided by the winds, Delhi saw a spike in pollution levels following Diwali, with a noticeable jump recorded on Sunday.DNA - Published | |
Pune: 35-year-old man killed by speeding car while bursting firecrackers on Diwali, video surfacesResidents of the locality have demanded strict action against the accused driver and warned of a protest if the police fail to apprehend him, it was stated.DNA - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: National capital's PM 2.5 Levels 13% higher than previous Diwali, reports suggestMeanwhile, a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), said the PM2.5 levels decreased by 4 per cent as compared to Diwali last year.DNA - Published | |
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'You have police, why didn't you stop firecrackers': Gopal Rai questions BJP on firecracker violationsDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has accused Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of promoting the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali, leading to increased pollution in the city. The air quality in parts..IndiaTimes - Published | UP police officer gunned down outside homeA police officer in Uttar Pradesh, India, was shot and killed outside his home in Prayagraj. The officer, Satish Kumar, was shot by an unidentified assailant as he was returning home with his wife and..IndiaTimes - Published |
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AQI shoots up to 'severe' as Delhi has a blast on DiwaliDespite the Supreme Court's ban on firecrackers, Delhi and the rest of NCR saw a significant increase in pollution levels during Diwali. The PM2.5 levels rose dramatically, breaching national safety..IndiaTimes - Published | Sweet diplomacy turns sour at the international borders with Pakistan in PunjabThe exchange of sweets between the border guarding forces of India and Pakistan on religious and national significance days has diminished. While the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Jaishankar prays for peace at Swaminarayan Mandir in London on DiwaliIndian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London for Diwali and expressed his prayers for the peace and prosperity of the Indian community worldwide. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi Air pollution: Thick smog engulfs national capital after Diwali celebrationVisuals from various parts of Delhi showed thick haze covering the roads, significantly reducing visibility and making it difficult to see beyond a few hundred metres.DNA - Published |
India is fastest growing large economy today: EAM Jaishankar as he arrives in London on 4-day UK tripJaishankar celebrated Diwali by visiting BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and addressing the Indian diaspora in London.DNA - Published | Diwali surprise: Afghan cricketer's 3am gesture wins hearts in AhmedabadAn Afghan cricketer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, won hearts in Ahmedabad during Diwali by quietly distributing money to the homeless. Love Shah, a resident of Ahmedabad, captured the heartwarming video and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for DiwaliEighty fishermen released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan reached Vadodara in Gujarat by train on Sunday, from where they were taken to Veraval in the state's Gir Somnath district by bus to be..IndiaTimes - Published | MP villagers postpone their Diwali by a week as it falls on polling dayA village in Madhya Pradesh, India, has postponed its Diwali celebrations by seven days due to the coinciding of the festival with the state's voting day. The tribal community in Sajanpur follows a..IndiaTimes - Published |
India safe as long as its brave soldiers are at borders: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to spend Diwali with soldiers, emphasizing the important role of security forces in maintaining peace and protecting India's borders. He..IndiaTimes - Published | UK PM Sunak hosts Jaishankar at Downing Street for Diwali teaBritish PM Rishi Sunak and his wife hosted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife for Diwali tea at Downing Street. Jaishankar's visit aims to review bilateral ties and give new impetus to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi: Ban on firecrackers flouted in capital on Diwali despite SC orderIn the Chhatarpur locality of south Delhi, sounds of firecrackers being burst could be heard from 6 pm onwards.DNA - Published | PM Modi calls on President, Vice President to extend Diwali wishesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar separately and exchanged greetings on Diwali. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Called on..IndiaTimes - Published |
