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Diwali: Hindu festival of lights
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika—between around mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.

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To counter opposition, PM Modi leads BJP drive on Ram temple event

Taunted by opposition parties over Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, BJP has launched a massive campaign for the consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22 with PM Modi leading from the front and other..
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Government has a tariff monitoring unit to monitor air fares, says civil aviation minister

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This month so far 2nd most polluted November in 6 years

This month, November is the second most polluted month in the past six years. The average Air Quality Index is 372, compared to 329 in November 2020. The air quality has been worsened by various..
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4.6 lakh flyers on World Cup eve set record after lean Diwali

The World Cup final led to a boost in air traffic in India, with almost 460,000 domestic flyers on Saturday. This was the highest-ever figure recorded, in contrast to the lean daily numbers seen during..
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India urges Canada to respect Vienna Convention amid reports of disturbances at Indian events

Speaking on the reports of an alleged attack on the Indian community during Diwali celebrations in Canada, the MEA spokesperson said that the consulate has not received any complaint regarding the..
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Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category; check Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram's AQI levels

Following the rain, Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was 218 at 4 pm on Sunday, making it the finest air quality the city has seen on Diwali in the previous eight years.
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'AAP is silent on internal causes of Delhi's pollution,' BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Admi Party are engaging in a war of words as pollution levels in Delhi spike again. The BJP spokesperson alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal..
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'You have police, why didn't you stop firecrackers': Gopal Rai questions BJP on firecracker violations

Delhi 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..
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UP police officer gunned down outside home

A 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..
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People incited to burst crackers, claims AAP; BJP says fireworks not to blame for poor air

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Record Rs 526 crore liquor sold in city ahead of Diwali

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Nasa sends Indians Diwali greetings with image of ‘celestial festival of lights’

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After losing pet dog to noise 9 years ago, Maharashtra village shuns crackers on Diwali

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AQI shoots up to 'severe' as Delhi has a blast on Diwali

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Sweet diplomacy turns sour at the international borders with Pakistan in Punjab

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'Need strictness with our control measures': Centre for Science and Environment on increasing pollution in Delhi Post-Diwali

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Two more Indian cities join Delhi in world's most polluted list after Diwali.

Despite SC banning the firecrackers, there was flouting of the order in several parts of the country, especially on the night of Diwali.
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Jaishankar prays for peace at Swaminarayan Mandir in London on Diwali

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Delhi Air pollution: Thick smog engulfs national capital after Diwali celebration

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Diwali surprise: Afghan cricketer's 3am gesture wins hearts in Ahmedabad

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Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for Diwali

Eighty 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..
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MP villagers postpone their Diwali by a week as it falls on polling day

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India safe as long as its brave soldiers are at borders: PM Modi

Prime 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..
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UK PM Sunak hosts Jaishankar at Downing Street for Diwali tea

British 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..
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Delhi: Ban on firecrackers flouted in capital on Diwali despite SC order

In the Chhatarpur locality of south Delhi, sounds of firecrackers being burst could be heard from 6 pm onwards.
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PM Modi calls on President, Vice President to extend Diwali wishes

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Apple CEO Tim Cook extends greetings on Diwali

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'India safe as long as...': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Himachal's Lepcha

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India breaks record with Diwali lamps - despite air pollution fears

Millions of people in India have celebrated Diwali, with residents in Uttar Pradesh setting a Guinness World Record for the mass lighting of oil lamps - despite concerns over air pollution.
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'Place where troops deployed no less than temple': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha

PM Modi celebrated Diwali with troops in Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha and praised the bravery of Indian security forces. He stated that any place where the troops are posted is no less than a temple for..
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PM Modi reaches Himachal's Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with security forces

Prime Minister Modi celebrated the festival of lights with soldiers in Kargil and said Diwali means the "festival of end of terror" and that Kargil had made it possible.
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Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban works

Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
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British High Commission in India extends wishes to people on Diwali

The British High Commission in India and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended Diwali wishes to the people. They expressed their hopes for a safe and prosperous celebration and emphasized the..
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extends Diwali greetings

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Diwali. They both expressed hope that the festival brings happiness,..
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PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders extend Diwali greetings, emphasize harmony and joy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar have extended warm Diwali wishes to the nation, emphasizing the festival's significance in promoting love,..
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Delhi-NCR air pollution: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram today? Air quality remains 'Poor' on Diwali morning

The Delhi government is making efforts to execute anti-pollution measures, and it is also considering the idea of 'artificial rain' to curtail the pollution issue.
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Madhya Pradesh assembly polls: 122 seats covered, Shivraj to campaign on Diwali too


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On Diwali, 3 Indian musicians to light up Rome’s Pauline Chapel

Hindustani classical vocalist Supriyo Dutta, sarod player Partho Sarothy, and tabla player Sanju Sahai have been invited to perform at the Pauline Chapel in Quirinale Palace, Italy, on Diwali. The..
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Uttarakhand government plans special assembly session to introduce UCC bill

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Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya by 'Pushpak Viman' recreated on Diwali eve

Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman's return to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile was recreated in a grand event attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel. The chariot,..
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One lamp can light up many others; share joys with poor, needy: President Droupadi Murmu on Diwali eve

President Droupadi Murmu of India has urged citizens to bring happiness and prosperity to the lives of the poor and needy by sharing their joys with them on the occasion of Diwali. Diwali is celebrated..
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Ayodhya decked up ahead of mega Deepawali celebrations, set to break world record

Ayodhya is preparing for Diwali by planning to light 24 lakh lamps at 51 ghats simultaneously, aiming to set a world record. The festivities will include a tableau procession, showcasing the..
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