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Diwali 2024: Amid pollution scare, many states tighten grip on firecrackers

With a blanket ban on firecrackers already in place across Delhi, many states have followed similar measures to avoid a potential health crisis

Ayodhya plans to set world record by lighting 28 lakh diyas on Deepotsav

Diyas have been delivered to all 55 ghats of Ayodhya which also include 'Ram Ki Paidi'. Volunteers are also being arranged for intricate designs for the Deepotsav event

8 best eco-friendly Diwali tips to reduce air pollution and protect health

Celebrate this Diwali in an eco-friendly manner to combat the serious problem of air pollution hampering your health. Check 8 best eco-friendly Diwali tips

Biden hosts Diwali celebration at WH attended by eminent Indian Americans

US President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and corporate executives, from across the country. As President, I've been honoured to host the biggest Diwali receptions ever at the White House. To me, it means a great deal. As Senator, Vice President, and President; South Asian Americans have been key members of my staff. From Kamala to Dr. Murthy to so many of you here today, I'm proud that I kept my commitment to have an administration that looks like America, Biden said in a standing-only packed East Room of the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Dr Jill Biden could not attend the event as they are on the campaign trail. Biden's remarks were preceded by Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, US Surgeon General; Sunita Williams, Retired Navy Officer and NASA Astronaut who sent a recorded video message from the International Space Station and .

5 Best Places to Travel for a Diwali in 2024, check the list below

Diwali is an auspicious festival which is celebrated all across the country. Here are the top 5 places where one can visit to make this festival special

Special FD rates, loan offers, & more: Banks roll out festival offers

Lenders such as Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Punjab & Sind Bank, and others are promoting special schemes across their loan and deposit products

Diwali 2024: History, significance and more about Festival of Lights

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights which symbolises the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated in different forms across regions of India

Diwali 2024 bank holiday: When are banks closed for festive days? View list

With Diwali 2024 approaching, many banks nationwide will close on specific days to celebrate Diwali and following days. Bank holidays will vary from state to region. Diwali will fall on Oct 31

Diwali 2024: How celebrations vary across regions and states in Indian

Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated across the country. Different states celebrate the special day in their own different ways

Diwali 2024 calendar: Know all about the 5 days of the Festival of Light

Diwali is the most significant festival Hindu festival, observed around this time of the year. Five days are dedicated to the festivities. Let's take a look at the entire Deepawali calendar

Haryana pharma boss gifts 15 cars to employees, calls them 'celebrities'

The pharmaceutical company, Mits Healthcare also gifted 12 cars to its employees last year ahead of the Diwali festival

Delta Corp, Nazara: Should you bet on online gaming shares ahead of Diwali?

Amid festivities, family and friends also indulge in games and fun activities. With changing lifestyle, online gaming, too, gained traction. Here's a tech check on online gaming stocks ahead of Diwali

Will Diwali 2024 be celebrated on Oct 31 or Nov 1? Priests try to find out

Diwali 2024: With the festive season approaching, devotees have begun preparations for Diwali, which will begin on October 29. However, there is confusion about the exact date for Diwali pooja

Diwali splurge 2024: Indians to spend Rs 1.85 trn, 40% on home decor

The survey, which collected over 49,000 responses from households across 342 urban districts, dug into spending patterns for the 2024 festive season

Bikers arrested for performing risky stunts, bursting firecrackers in TN

In the video, the biker can be seen driving the bike at a high speed on one wheel by raising the front wheel off the road for a brief period and bursting firecrackers

BJP giving 'absurd' justifications for cracker bursting during Diwali: Min

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said people associated with the BJP are offering "absurd" justifications for supporting firecracker bursting during Diwali, which resulted in a sharp spike in pollution levels in the national capital. Rai also emphasised that the Delhi government plans to bolster its water sprinkling efforts by deploying additional water sprinklers and anti-smog guns in areas recording hazardous pollution levels. "The BJP alleges that the AAP government in Delhi failed to curb firecracker bursting. However, it's the BJP-controlled police in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh that failed to prevent firecracker burning during Diwali, not the Delhi government," Rai told PTI. "When questioned about firecracker bursting, a BJP leader attributed it to the unused environmental cess in Delhi. Is this the reason for instigating people to burn firecrackers?" Rai questioned. "Another BJP leader, when questioned about the fireworks on the day after Diwali, claimed peopl

South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into fabric of US: Biden

South Asian Americans have played a key role in the development of the US, President Joe Biden has said, acknowledging the role of the community that has woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of the nation. To more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world, we wish you a happy Diwali, Biden said in a message. Over the course of generations, South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of our nation -- symbolising the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of ignorance, hate, and division, Biden said. The message posted on X, formally Twitter, on November 12 has since gone viral and has over 2.1 million views. It's a message that has helped our nation emerge stronger from the past few difficult years and matters now more than ever. On this Diwali, may we reflect on the strength of our shared light and embrace the enduring spirit of this holiday and of our nation, Biden .

Noisy Diwali in Mumbai, max level of 117 decibels eclipses last year

Noise levels during Diwali celebrations in several parts of Mumbai exceeded readings of last year, and firecrackers were burst beyond the 10pm deadline set by the courts, an NGO specialising in noise pollution awareness said on Monday. Diwali was celebrated with traditional pomp and fervour, marked with lights and firecrackers, across the nation on Sunday. The maximum noise level recorded in Mumbai during celebrations this year was 117 decibels, up from the top reading of 109.1 decibels last year, Awaaz Foundation said. The decibel levels peaked between 82 and 117 at Marine Drive in south Mumbai at 9:55pm, with the promenade seeing a huge crowd of revellers bursting "serial" and "aerial" bombs, the NGO's founder Sumaira Abdulali said in a release. The police began stopping the bursting of firecrackers only after 10:10pm, and also detained some people for not heeding directives in this connection, the NGO's release said. On Friday, the Bombay High Court directed that firecrackers c

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Layer of haze envelops Mumbai; AQI dips to 'poor' category post Diwali

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), the overall AQI of the city was recorded at 234 which falls under the 'poor' category