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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 | |
Apple CEO Tim Cook extends greetings on DiwaliApple CEO Tim Cook extended Diwali wishes, hoping for warmth, prosperity, and togetherness. He shared a photo of children releasing sky lamps. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished everyone..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'India safe as long as...': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Himachal's LepchaSince coming to power in 2014, PM Modi has been visiting military facilities to celebrate Diwali.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
India breaks record with Diwali lamps - despite air pollution fearsMillions 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.Sky News - Published | |
'88 ambassadors from 54 countries came to witness Deepotsav in Ayodhya': UP CM Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 88 diplomats from 54 countries visited the new Ayodhya and witnessed the grand 'Deepotsav' festival. Speaking to about the grand Deepotsav,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Place where troops deployed no less than temple': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Himachal Pradesh's LepchaPM 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Diwali 2023 puja time: Shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, Lakshmi pooja timings in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other citiesDiwali 2023: People perform Lakshmi Puja, also known as Diwali Puja, on the third day (Diwali) which is the main day of Diwali.DNA - Published | |
PM Modi reaches Himachal's Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with security forcesPrime 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.DNA - Published | |
Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban worksDelhi 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.DNA - Published | |
British High Commission in India extends wishes to people on DiwaliThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extends Diwali greetingsCongress 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,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders extend Diwali greetings, emphasize harmony and joyPrime 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,..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR air pollution: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram today? Air quality remains 'Poor' on Diwali morningThe 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.DNA - Published |
Madhya Pradesh assembly polls: 122 seats covered, Shivraj to campaign on Diwali tooIndiaTimes - Published | On Diwali, 3 Indian musicians to light up Rome’s Pauline ChapelHindustani 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand government plans special assembly session to introduce UCC billThe Uttarakhand government plans to hold a special session of the state assembly after Diwali to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill. Once implemented, Uttarakhand will be the first state in India..IndiaTimes - Published | Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya by 'Pushpak Viman' recreated on Diwali eveLord 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,..IndiaTimes - Published |
One lamp can light up many others; share joys with poor, needy: President Droupadi Murmu on Diwali evePresident 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Ayodhya decked up ahead of mega Deepawali celebrations, set to break world recordAyodhya 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Let's not become Delhi': Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers during Diwali from 3 to 2 hrsThe bench said it was modifying its order of November 6. "The time to burst crackers shall be limited from 8 pm to 10 pm," it said.DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR: No odd-even scheme for now, says Delhi government as air quality improvesAddressing a press conference here, he said the government will review the air quality situation after Diwali and a call on the odd-even scheme may be taken if there's a sudden dip in air quality.DNA - Published |
Canada Post unveils stamp to mark DiwaliThis year marks the fifth release of a commemorative stamp by Canada Post in honor of Diwali. Previously issued in 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022, the stamp, designed by Kristine Do and illustrated by Rena..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi traffic advisory for Diwali, Dhanteras issued; check routes to avoidTraffic in the national capital on Thursday was affected at several places as people thronged the markets ahead of Diwali.DNA - Published |
Fire caused by earthen lamps more dangerous than crackers on Diwali, shows AIIMS dataAIIMS said that during Diwali last year, nine people were brought to emergency with seriously burnt conditions. Of these, seven could not be saved.DNA - Published | Rajnath Singh directs Defence Ministry to release 3rd instalment of OROP payment before Diwali"Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh, has directed the MoD to release the third instalment of OROP payment for the defence pensioners drawing pensions through the SPARSH System before Diwali. The banks and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meeting with all ministers on air pollution problemDelhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has called for a meeting with all ministers to discuss the ongoing air pollution crisis in the capital city. The air quality in Delhi is currently in the 'severe'..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi's air quality severe; slight relief likely ahead of DiwaliThe air quality in Delhi is in the 'severe' category, but there is expected to be a slight improvement ahead of Diwali. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) is currently at 420. Stubble burning in..IndiaTimes - Published |
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak welcomes guests from Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of DiwaliUK prime minister Rishi Sunak celebrated Diwali with guests from the Hindu community at Downing Street. In a post on the UK prime minister's office's official handle, it was mentioned that Diwali..IndiaTimes - Published | For Diwali this year, Israel envoy requests Indians to 'light a diya' for hostages held by HamasIsrael's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has called on Indians to light a 'Diya of Hope' for the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas. Gilon condemned Hamas for the recent assault and stated that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi government announces odd-even curbs after DiwaliDelhi will implement the odd-even traffic restriction plan from November 13 to 20 to combat air pollution after Diwali. Electric and CNG-run cars and two-wheelers are likely to be exempted from the..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi pushes for 'vocal for local'IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian-Canadian lawmaker hosts Diwali celebration; raises Hindu flagIndian-Canadian lawmaker Chandrasekhar Arya hosted a Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where he raised the Hindu flag with the sacred symbol "Aum". The event was attended by a large..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR news: Delhi government employees to get Rs 7,000-Rs 80,000 Diwali bonus, check detailsCM Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 8,000 bonus ahead of Diwali for Delhi government employees.DNA - Published |
Permit only CNG, electric, BS VI-compliant vehicles in Delhi-NCR: Gopal Rai urges centreDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called on the Indian government to only allow CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region to combat air pollution. He expressed concerns..IndiaTimes - Published | New Delhi-Patna train tickets for Diwali 2023: Special Vande Bharat introduced for Deepawali, Chhath; check detailsThe Special Vande Bharat Express train will start running from November 11 from New Delhi to Patna. Check all details here.DNA - Published |
Indefinite suspension: SC asks AAP MP Raghav Chadha to tender unconditional apology to RS chairpersonThe Supreme Court on Friday asked suspended AAP lawmaker Raghav Chadha to tender an unconditional apology to Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on the select committee issue, and hoped that he..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate rail, power sector projects between India, BangladeshIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated three development projects via video conferencing. The projects include the Akhaura-Agartala..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Pick desi products, brighten Diwali for crores of Indians'Prime Minister Modi encouraged the 'Vocal for Local' approach to promote self-reliance and sustain the vision of an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.' He called on people to choose 'Make in India' products to..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi sends special message to New Yorkers celebrating Diwali at Times SquareThe Diwali festival at Times Square in New York City celebrated the rich tapestry of Indian culture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a special message praising the event's theme of "United Colors of..IndiaTimes - Published |
DA hike: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar declares 4% increase for state government employeesThe chief minister declared a 4% increase in the DA prior to the Diwali festival. Beginning on July 1, 2023, state government employees will receive increased DA.DNA - Published | PM Modi dons saffron turban with blue checks for Ravan Dahan at Ram Leela MaidanPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Ravan Dahan ceremony on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi in New Delhi. He wore a saffron turban and a saffron-colored Nehru jacket. The ceremony involved burning..IndiaTimes - Published |
Want confirmed train ticket for Diwali, Chhath Puja? Know how, check routes, time hereAhead of Diwali and Chhath Puja 2023, Indian Railways has announced to run a total of 82 special trains to facilitate the movement of passengers from Delhi, Mumbai and other key cities to states like..DNA - Published | 'I'm so proud to stand with our Hindu community'; says New York Mayor as he celebrates Diwali in hometownIndiaTimes - Published |
'Diwali gift' for Ujjwala beneficiaries, to get one LPG cylinder free: UP CM AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries will be given a cooking gas cylinder free of cost as a "Diwali gift".DNA - Published | After Delhi, Gurugram bans sale, use of firecrackers; pushes sale of green firecrackersInstructions in the order regarding the use of green crackers on special occasions mentioned that such fireworks will only be allowed on the day of Diwali or any other festival like Gurupurva and the..DNA - Published |
Bihar government reduces holidays for Diwali, Chhath, Durga Puja in new calendar for schoolsThe number of festive holidays was slashed to 11 from 23 between September and December, according to the calendar issued in a notification on Tuesday.DNA - Published | Noida Metro update: Greater Noida, Noida Extension link plans revealed; skywalk, 2 new lines, 9 stations in pipelineNoida-Greater Noida-Noida Extension: The work for these projects may begin from Diwali.DNA - Published |
