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Prime Minister Narendra Modi aboard INS Vikrant in Goa, meeting Navy personnel to celebrate Diwali.

India close to ending 50-year Maoist insurgency: PM Modi

October 20, 2025, 03:29 PM - 4 min read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded security forces for their decade-long effort in combating Maoist extremism, saying India now stands on the verge of eliminating Naxal terror.

Air India's flight AI138 from Milan to Delhi was cancelled.

256 Delhi-bound passengers stranded in Italy for Diwali

October 19, 2025, 12:02 PM - 5 min read

All affected passengers have been provided with hotel accommodations, meals and were booked on another flight.

A blanket of smog envelops Delhi, pushing air quality to alarming levels, affecting residents' health.

Delhi AQI hits 999; 69% families suffering, survey finds

November 2, 2024, 11:13 AM - 3 min read

A recent survey reveals that 69% of Delhi-NCR families are suffering from pollution-related ailments, highlighting the severe health toll of deteriorating air quality. Residents report eye irritation, breathing issues, and anxiety as AQI levels surge.

Crop residue burning has remained a significant contributor to the worsening air quality in the state, compounding the effects of festival pollution.

Air quality in Haryana, Punjab remains 'poor' post-Diwali

November 2, 2024, 10:53 AM - 2 min read

Air quality in Haryana and Punjab remains poor post-Diwali, with several cities reporting only slight improvement. Stubble burning in Punjab continues to add to pollution levels, posing ongoing health risks for residents.

According to Clean Air Catalyst, a global coalition dedicated to improving air quality, vehicular emissions and road dust together account for 70 per cent of Indore’s pollution levels, even under normal circumstances.

Cleanest city Indore sees 'severe' air quality spike to 404

November 1, 2024, 02:02 PM - 2 min read

The AQI in Indore surged to 404, marking “severe” pollution levels, largely due to Diwali celebrations and calm winds, according to environmental experts. This development is unusual for India’s consistently cleanest city, officials noted.

PM Modi Spends Diwali With BSF, Army, Navy At Gujarat Border.

PM Modi joins Jawans in Gujarat's Sir Creek for Diwali

November 1, 2024, 12:11 PM - 3 min read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali this year with personnel from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force along the Pakistan border at Lakki Nala in Gujarat’s Sir Creek area.

Kolkata police seize 500kg banned firecrackers, arrest 292

November 1, 2024, 11:57 AM - 1 min read

Kolkata Police arrested 292 individuals and seized over 500 kg of banned firecrackers during Diwali celebrations, pledging continued efforts to curb illegal fireworks use and maintain public order in the city.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extends warm Diwali greetings to Pakistan's Hindu community.

On Diwali, PM Sharif praises Hindu community’s role in Pak

October 31, 2024, 12:24 PM - 2 min read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Diwali greetings, honouring the Hindu community’s role in Pakistan. He emphasised unity, celebrating the country’s diversity as a strength, and expressed the government’s commitment to equality for all citizens.

US President Joe Biden lights a lamp as First lady Jill Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris look on during an event to celebrate Diwali, at the White House in Washington.

Schools in New York observe Diwali as holiday for first time

October 31, 2024, 10:37 AM - 2 min read

New York City will observe Diwali as an official school holiday for the first time this year on November 1, allowing over 1.1 million students to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Past Diwali celebrations in Shillong have reportedly seen high firecracker use, leading to a spike in pollution levels, which the KSU says has adversely affected residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions.

Meghalaya's KSU seeks government ban on Diwali firecrackers

October 30, 2024, 06:12 PM - 2 min read

The Khasi Students Union has urged Meghalaya’s government to ban firecrackers during Diwali in Shillong, advocating eco-friendly alternatives to protect air quality and public health amid rising pollution concerns.

RG Kar: Medics line up protest amid Diwali festivities

RG Kar: Medics line up protests amid Diwali festivities

October 30, 2024, 05:07 PM - 2 min read

Three events are lined-up: A march to CBI office on Oct 30; doctors have called to light lamps across West Bengal on November 4 as a means of protest and on November 9, there will be a mass convention on the completion of three months of the RG Kar tragedy.

Festival rush at Bandra triggers stampede, 10 injured

October 27, 2024, 09:28 PM - 6 min read

The incident occurred at platform number 1 around 2:45 AM when unreserved Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express was “slowly moving” from the BDTS (Bandra Terminus) yard towards the platform before its scheduled departure at 5.10 am.