Diwali
- India
Your courage compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor: PM Modi
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor. Modi also lauded the valour and determination of security…
- Delhi
Delhi wakes up to toxic air on Diwali morning; overall AQI ‘very poor’
New Delhi: The national capital woke up to a layer of smog on Diwali morning with the city’s air quality index (AQI) slipping into the “very poor” category, as it crossed the…
- Bollywood
Huma Qureshi on Diwali: It’s my favourite festival of the year
Mumbai: Actress Huma Qureshi is all set to soak in the festive cheer this Diwali, calling it her “favourite festival of the year.” Summing up her Diwali mood in one word, Huma…
- India
Delhi CM urges residents to only use green firecrackers on Diwali
New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to protect the city from pollution by using only green firecrackers during Diwali. Gupta encouraged people to celebrate the festival…
- News
Lamps lit, not bullets: UP CM Yogi targets Oppositions
Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hit out at the opposition parties for their stance on the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, and said now lamps are being lit where bullets…
- India
Diwali rush: Western railway operates 75 special train pairs
Surat: Unprecedented crowds have been witnessed at Surat railway station in Gujarat over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath, with Western Railway operating…
- Offbeat
Internet ‘bullies’ man into putting up lights for Diwali, reel viral
Diwali brings sweets, firecrackers and gatherings- but all this is preceded by cleaning, lighting and many other preparations, which can drain the best of us. While most of us only have to…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CM announces Diwali bonanza for govt employees, including DA
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a set of benefits for government employees as part of the Diwali bonanza, including release of one Dearness Allowance from November 1.…
- India
No Diwali in ‘cursed’ Sammoo village of Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur: A sati’s curse means the Sammoo village of Hamirpur district will not celebrate Diwali even this year, a tradition it has followed for many centuries. The deliberate darkening on the day…
- Lifestyle
Diwali 2025: Best bazaars and expos to visit in Hyderabad
As the festival of lights draws near, Hyderabad transforms into a glittering paradise where shopping meets celebration. The city’s streets, malls, and open-air fairs are now buzzing with Diwali spirit from diyas…
- Offbeat
Dubai homes, harbours glitter with Diwali cheer
The celebratory spirit of Diwali has swept up Dubai– from decked-up homes to dazzling firework shows- social media is filled with people getting nostalgic while experiencing the festival of lights in a…
- Hyderabad
Ahead of Deepawali, GHMC raids 27 sweet shops in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s food safety wing inspected 27 sweet shops in the city ahead of Deepawali and uncovered major violations of hygiene and protocols. Officials observed a lack of…
- World
New Zealand Parliament celebrates Diwali
Auckland: The New Zealand Parliament hosted a vibrant Diwali celebration this week at the Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings in Wellington. Organised by the Minister for Ethnic Communities, the event recognised the significance…
- India
SC permits sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising…
- Hyderabad
Police bust mujra party at ‘Diwali get-together’ near Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda SOT raided a resort at Maheshwaram and busted a mujra party on Tuesday night. The police caught 20 women dance performers and 56 men during the ‘Diwali get together’…