Page 20 - Diwali

Pollution levels higher in Delhi this Diwali compared to last year: CPCB

In a special report, the apex pollution watchdog said almost all pollutants reported higher values on Diwali day this year as compared to 2019

Bihar elections: Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

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US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, extends greetings on Diwali

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Saturday extended wishes on the occasion of Diwali.

Delhi CM, cabinet ministers perform 'Diwali pujan' at Akshardham temple

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accompanied by his wife and cabinet colleagues performed 'Diwali Pujan' in a grand ceremony held at Akshardham temple on Saturday

Diwali celebrated across UP, CM asks people to light lamps for martyrs

The festival of lights was celebrated across UP by following coronavirus protocol with a majority of people preferring to observe the festival with their family within the confines of their homes

Deepavali under Covid-19 shadow; low-key celebrations in Karnataka

Deepavali was a low-key affair in Karnataka on Saturday for various reasons, including severe restrictions on the use of firecrackers

LIVE: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali with AQI at 414

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers at Longewala in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. He said, 'I can't be away from my own on Diwali, that's why I'm with you (soldiers)'. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

India will give 'prachand jawab' if it is tested: PM Modi at Longewala Post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed troops at Longewala Post

It is our honour to serve, protect India: BSF on PM Modi's Diwali greetings

The Prime Minister said that even though all soldiers and frontline COVID-19 workers would not be home to celebrate the festival with their loved ones, the entire nation will pray for them

Diwali 2020: Last Delhi metro train to start at 10pm from terminal stations

On regular days, the Delhi metro services are available till 11 pm from terminal stations

UK PM Johnson, Prince Charles mark Diwali celebrations in United Kingdom

Johnson issued his 10 Downing Street statement to mark the "spectacular, joyful festival of Diwali"

PM Modi greets the nation on Diwali, wishes for everyone's health

PM Modi also paid tribute to the first Prime Minister of the country Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary

Pandemic: No leave for govt doctors, healthcare staff in Gujarat on Diwali

People must not forget to wear mask or maintain social distance, CM said

Ensure compliance of Covid-19 norms during festival season: CM Adityanath

Adityanath also asked for starting the work of reviving ponds through MNREGS

Diwali shows how ancient tales in epics become part of religious practice

Among Hindu families, many claim the festival celebrates the defeat of the evil demon king Ravana by Rama - an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu

Top headlines: Rs 1.2-trn stimulus for growth, jobs; IIP grows 0.2% in Sept

From Rs 1.2-trn stimulus package to boost growth, create jobs to private equity players hoping to better 2019 investments, here are top headlines this morning

Diwali's message has a special significance this year: Aus PM Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has extended Diwali greetings and said the festival's message carries "a special significance" this year as the world is responding to the coronavirus pandemic

2,500 Fire Service personnel to be deployed across Delhi on Diwali

Officers have ensured that vehicles are fully repaired and equipped to handle emergencies

Best of BS Opinion: India's embrace of Quad, local and global this Diwali

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

The local and the global this Diwali

Govt is pushing for buying local and going digital. The contradiction between the two cannot be missed