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Diwali 2026: Are firecrackers allowed in Delhi this year? What we know

Delhi's year-round firecracker ban remains in place ahead of Diwali, even as the Supreme Court weighed a possible relaxation while questioning authorities over poor enforcement of its earlier orders

ED registers money laundering case against Subhash Chandra over loan fraud

Chandra is alleged to have inflated his net worth to avail loans from LICHFL and then defaulted on them

Cyclone Murasu: Andhra braces for landfall; schools shut in three states

The severe cyclonic storm is forecast to cross south Andhra Pradesh by early November 3, with winds of up to 120 kmph; heavy rainfall alerts have been issued across five states

Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'very poor' at 307, new winter curbs kick in

Jahangirpuri records an AQI of 417, the highest in the capital; Noida also crosses 300 as new winter pollution curbs take effect

Centre extends tenure of Nandan Nilekani-led exam reform panel till January

The panel's tenure was till October 2027

Andhra chainsaw attack accused nabbed after encounter in Atmakur forest

The accused, identified as Hemant, allegedly attacked the two class 10 students at a government school in Raptadu on October 31

Delhi traders claim ₹10,000-₹11,000 crore loss from INDIA bloc's rally

CTI chief Goyal said around 20 to 25 major markets in the vicinity of the rally venue were affected, with approximately 250,000 shops remaining closed out of the nearly 300,000 shops in these markets

Delhi pollution curbs: ₹68 lakh fines imposed, 1,539 vehicles turned back

Under the enforcement of the ban on non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehicles, 14,930 vehicles were checked by the Delhi Traffic Police and the Transport Department, and about 10.31% of them were turned back

Cyclone Murasu intensifies into severe storm, to hit Andhra coast by Nov 3

In its latest bulletin, the IMD said the system moved nearly northwestwards at a speed of 20 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred over the same region at 2.30 am IST on November 2

Tejas, Amca top priority as new IAF chief Dixit sets out 'VAYU' agenda

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit prioritises indigenous fighters, combat readiness and integration with the armed forces as the IAF seeks to restore squadron strength

INDIA bloc flexes muscles against 'vote theft' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Opposition parties put up a united show of strength against alleged vote theft, but face the bigger challenge of sustaining momentum and drawing urban voters into the campaign

Indigenous bullet train inches closer to reality as squeeze tests progress

BEML's indigenous B28 trainset is undergoing final squeeze tests ahead of propulsion and climate trials, with a planned operational speed of 249 kmph and capacity for 557 passengers

SFIO gets NCLT approval to recover ₹5.4K crore from Bhushan Power

Tribunal rejects objections by former promoters, rules that insolvency resolution does not bar recovery proceedings and directs SFIO to detail the role of each respondent.

NMACC opens The Library, pairing books, art, food with a stage for readings

The interiors of The Library at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre make an impression, but its collection is still finding a voice

CBI extradites kingpin in ₹6,000-crore Mahadev betting app case from Oman

"Based on the Red Corner Notice issued against Sourabh Chandrakar, he was located and detained by the Royal Oman Police," the official said

Gyanesh Kumar committed 'vote theft', will be sent to jail: Rahul Gandhi

At the INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of electoral manipulation, while Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded accountability from the EC

NavIC revival puts spotlight on growing role of India's private space firms

ISRO's NVS-03 launch strengthens efforts to revive NavIC while highlighting the growing contribution of private companies to India's satellite and launch vehicle programmes

INDIA bloc leaders marches to Ramlila Maidan with crowds marching alongside

Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and other opposition leaders lead the 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' march, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 214

Delhi recorded an AQI of 214, while Noida stood at 200, Ghaziabad at 194 and Greater Noida at 181; Gurugram and Faridabad reported relatively better air quality at 153 and 95, respectively

INDIA bloc protesters gather at Ramlila Maidan, demand CEC's resignation

Many supporters arrived in Delhi on Sunday morning, while several others had reached the national capital on Saturday or earlier as parties mobilised their cadres from different states for the protest