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There has never existed any established practice, custom, or even a prior claim of lighting the Karthigai Deepam on the summit of the Thirupparankundram Hill or at the stone pillar “now described as the deepathoon”, says govt.

As part of security arrangements, more than 15,000 police personnel will be deployed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Open houses, social visits and neighbourly ties should be cultivated throughout the year, r...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The government remains committed to addressing issues affecting the Indian community in Mal...

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) recorded zero cases of sales exceedin...

Pitroda said a video statement on X that he might have issues with Modi’s views of the world and ideology, but his disagreement was not with the individual

A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found that Delhi entered the Deepavali season with its worst pre-festival air quality in three years.

Changan Deepal S05 mencatat penjualan kumulatif lebih dari 300.000 unit secara global dalam dua tahun sejak ...

On Wednesday afternoon, a speeding lorry rammed into a scooter carrying two women near the metro station, throwing them onto the road and running them over, killing both on the spot

Tirupati Adventure Addicts lit a bunch of sky lanterns and released them into the sky, presenting a mesmerising view from the top of the nearest cliff as well as from the city downhill

The contribution of firecrackers to the city's pollution levels was significantly higher on November 9, a day after Deepavali, before declining on November 11, the IITM models showed

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 11 — Four men, including a secondary school student, claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Cour...

Nobody says anything to those who polluted the entire system with their corrupt misdeeds. But if the public bursts crackers one day, it creates pollution, the CM said

The court says Delhi and the NCR bear the ‘cumulative burden of vehicular traffic’ and seeks to know what has been done to regulate in the capital the entry and plying of vehicles from neighbouring States

Despite a court order banning the bursting of firecrackers on roads, streets, and public spaces, firecrackers began going off across Mumbai and its eastern and western suburbs by evening

The return of severe air pollution after Deepavali has reignited debate over the effectiveness of green crackers, firecracker regulations and public health protections.

Heavy downpour and power cuts have dampened the festival spirit among everyone, right from kids to elderly people and farmers to retail vendors

According to KSRTC officials, the corporation recorded an average of around 62,000 seat reservations over the last three days, compared to its earlier daily average of approximately 37,000.

Chennai recorded liquor sales worth ₹95.85 crore, while the Tiruchi zone clocked ₹98.97 crore, followed by Madurai at ₹88.38 crore

Visakhapatnam and Rajamahendravaram in “poor” category a day after festival; pulmonologist advises masks for vulnerable groups

Missing PM2.5 data for several hours on CPCB website understated city’s pollution levels: experts; 227 PM2.5 observations were missing across 59 stations; govt. will look into it: Mishra

As Deepavali celebrations continued overnight, X users reported worsening conditions, noting a strong smell of smoke, poor visibility, and breathing difficulties

Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves

Edappadi Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran came down heavily on the TVK-led government.

A thick blanket of smog engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, with air quality deteriorating sharply across the capital. Several monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in parts of the city. PM2.5 concentrations also surged to hazardous levels, far exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines.

Special Police Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar was killed while questioning a gang who were filming reels about bursting firecrackers on the road on November 8 night.

Congress leader Ajay Maken flagged the non-availability of PM 2.5 readings at 25 of Delhi’s 39 air quality monitoring stations on the night of Deepavali

The 20-year-old victim was stabbed on his chest with a tester screwdriver.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Traffic flow on several major highways heading towards the Klang Valley was congested as of...

The latest figures indicate a significant rise in crop residue burning despite government advisories, enforcement measures and monetary penalties aimed at discouraging the practice

Manali Village recorded the highest AQI at 296, followed by Arumbakkam at 265, Kodungaiyur at 215, Royapuram at 184 and Velachery Residential Area at 142

Of the 257 fire calls, at least 24 were crackers related, said Delhi Fire Service; there were 42 burn related patients admitted at AIIMS on Deepavali

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav condoled the deaths and announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh each to the families of the deceased

It comes after millions celebrated Diwali with fireworks.

Doctors say most patients were treated without surgery, but 10 individuals require surgical intervention, while bystanders also accounted for numerous injuries from a range of fireworks, underscoring the festival’s risk to ocular health

Delhi’s air quality plunged to the edge of the “severe” category on Monday as post-Deepavali pollution surged, with AQI readings above 400 across the capital and smog spreading to Mumbai, Lucknow and other major cities.

Fire calls across Telangana surged 175% compared to Deepavali last year, while Hyderabad recorded a 172% increase, with its tally rising from 18 to 49.

The air quality in Hyderabad deteriorated in the night itself with particulate matter 2.5 reaching 392 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m³) at 9.30 p.m.

Mediacorp’s Amarkala Deepavali 2026 brought together local and regional stars for a dazzling celebration of music, dance and culture, ushering in the Festival of Lights with spectacular performances and festive cheer.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Traffic flow on most major expressways nationwide remained smooth as of 8am today, but vehic...

Data on air pollution missing from several monitoring stations of the Delhi Government at the peak of air pollution during the intervening night of November 8 and 9

The Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) has forecast that Delhi's air quality is likely to slip into the 'severe' category from November 9 and remain there for the subsequent few days

Ministers, MLAs asked to spend festival with poor families who received houses; 2.21 lakh houses completed under scheme

To manage the festive emergency load, 1,283 ambulances were deployed on active duty across the State.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the Deepavali open house organised by MI...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Despite the relatively small Hindu population in Sabah and Sarawak, Deepavali celebrations t...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — A festive mood filled towns and cities across the country as Hindus ushered in Deepavali tod...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Traffic on most major highways was reported to be smooth this morning in conjunction with th...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Two women were injured when a fire tore through a two-storey restaurant along Jalan Tun Samb...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Several ministers have extended Deepavali greetings to those celebrating, calling on the pub...

MELAKA, Nov 8 — Amid the fervour of the 16th Melaka State Election campaign, filled with political ceramah and par...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — If colours make up one half of Deepavali, food makes up the other.  Wolfing down the cu...

Four young men on Saturday (November 7, 2026), from Bengaluru, travelled about 2,200 km riding on an old auto-rickshaw to reach Areraj town, in East Champaran

CNA speaks to three rangoli artists who are modernising the traditional art form through innovative techniques, while inspiring younger generations to embrace the craft.

Wet weather is expected to prevail across the State till November 12, with heavy rainfall set to lash delta and southern districts till Tuesday