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New Delhi woke up to thick smog after Diwali celebrations saw fireworks light up the city overnight.

NEW DELHI (AP) — A thick blanket of smog shrouded India’s capital early Monday after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations, compounding dangerously high pollution levels and intensifying the seasonal air pollution crisis that grips the city every year.

India is celebrating Diwali with prayers, lights and fireworks marking one of the country's biggest Hindu festivals.

Rangoli makers in India are adapting to rising material costs by turning to organic alternatives.

Celebrations feature fireworks, prayers, reunions, rangoli designs, feasting, and the sharing of sweets and gifts.

New Delhi reste en ce moment la métropole la plus polluée au monde, selon le groupe suisse IQAir. Alors que la ville célèbre Diwali, la fête la plus populaire du pays, ce dimanche 8 novembre, un épais nuage de microparticules étouffe la capitale indienne. Face à l'urgence, les autorités imposent des restrictions strictes, traquent les moteurs polluants au pr

Les célébrations de Diwali ont débuté dimanche. À Ayodhya, considérée comme le lieu de naissance du seigneur Rama – la divinité vénérée lors de cette fête –, les célébrations comprenaient des spectacles inspirés de l’épopée hindoue « Ramayana », des spectacles de lumières et de lasers, des concerts, des feux d’artifice et des démonstrations de drones.

More than 25,000 worshippers visited the Hindu Temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali to take part in Diwali celebrations. The Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has also lined up religious ceremonies and activities running until November 10 to mark the occasion. President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, earlier extended Di

Delhi was ranked as the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. Delhi's air pollution is expected to get worse in the coming days.

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and worldwide on the occasion of Diwali, reaffirming their commitment to minority rights.</p> <p>Diwali is a Hindu festival involving lighting candles, worship, celebrations and prayers. It is celebrated to mark the day when Hindu d

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and worldwide on the occasion of Diwali, reaffirming their commitment to minority rights.</p> <p>Diwali is a Hindu festival involving lighting candles, worship, celebrations and prayers. It is celebrated to mark the day when Hindu d

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and worldwide on the occasion of Diwali, reaffirming their commitment to minority rights.</p> <p>Diwali is a Hindu festival involving lighting candles, worship, celebrations and prayers. It is celebrated to mark the day when Hindu d

<p>President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and worldwide on the occasion of Diwali, reaffirming their commitment to minority rights.</p> <p>They underscored the government’s commitment to “safeguarding the rights, dignity and religious freedoms of all citizens, irrespective

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai have extended Diwali greetings to everyone celebrating in the UAE and around the world. "Best wishes to all those celebrating Diwali in the UAE and around the world. May this celebration and the year ahead bring good health and prosperity to you and your families," the

Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 448, according to the Sameer app.

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 448, according to the Sameer app.

As the Indian diaspora expands globally, this festive economic surge is no longer confined to the subcontinent - it is rapidly becoming a borderless retail and cultural phenomenon.

The festival follows the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, Diwali falls on Nov. 8.

This Diwali, the women farmers of Takarwan village in Beed say, their dreams have shattered. One of the worst droughts in Maharashtra has caused them immense losses. Now, their only hope is the Employment Guarantee Schemes, which have so far been an undelivered promise. While the state government has said it will inject over Rs 6000 crore for employment guar

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New Delhi’s air quality has turned hazardous days before Diwali, when celebrations often involve fireworks.

Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets.

Traders are requested to obtain licenses online till the festival day and sell crackers in licensed shops only by following safety precautions, says Fire Services DG Venkata Ramana

The biggest public holiday in India features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

Diwali, or Deepawali, is one of the biggest festivals in South Asia. In countries such as India and Nepal, where the festival of lights is a major holiday, many splash out on big purchases such as jewellery, televisions, cars and property. Some even choose to buy new homes at this time. Symbolising the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, Diwal

Civil rights activist Sumaira Abdulali, who has been working for the cause of noise pollution, demanded that the BMC should give an explanation about why it had pulled down a video which was recorded as per the directives of the Bombay High Court

On her first Diwali in Canada, Harminder Grewal made kheer, said a prayer and thought about her family in India. She had arrived as a new bride in August 1975. When the Festival of Lights came around, she and her husband marked it quietly at home. “On Diwali day we would sit here and miss […]

Officials said the measures were introduced after forecasts suggested air quality would remain very poor over the coming days.

Legal procedures for the deportation of the detained persons were underway, the Crime Branch said in a press note

Auckland's Diwali Festival brings together thousands to celebrate Indian culture while performers raise issues ranging from racism to politics on stage.

Auckland's Diwali Festival brought a joyful mishmash of modern and contemporary Indian music, food, dance, art and culture to the CBD over the weekend.

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, stars of the epic adaptation “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,” opened Gold House’s largest Gold Diwali to date at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles, alongside filmmakers Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra, a week before the film’s release. Gold House, which works to back and celebrate the Asian Pacific community, staged […]

It was feared church members would march up Queen Street to disrupt the nearby Diwali event, where tens of thousands are expected to gather on Saturday night.

The state government will deploy round-the-clock mobile teams to monitor violations and take measures to ensure public safety and protect the environment, Environment Minister Manoj Oraon said

Auckland's annual Diwali Festival returns this weekend, introducing art, cinema and cultural workshops alongside the usual smorgasbord of music, dancing and food.

Hamilton marks 100 years of sporting ties between New Zealand and India.

No sky lanterns allowed without formal permission from the fire department, says DGP West Bengal

The City of Brampton is hosting its fourth annual Diwali Mela next month and this year it falls on the festival date itself, Nov. 8, 2026. The family-friendly event will feature food vendors and activities for all ages as well as numerous cultural dance performances from regions across India including kathak, garba and bhangra on […]

Diwali or Deepawali is one of the biggest festivals in South Asia. In countries such as India and Nepal, where the festival of lights is a major holiday, many splash out on big purchases such as jewellery, televisions, cars and property. Some even choose to take possession of new homes at this time. Symbolising the triumph of good over evil and light over da

As gold prices continue to increase, shoppers are buying smaller jewellery items and making more cautious spending decisions ahead of Diwali. For many South Asian families, buying gold or silver during the festive season is a long-standing tradition passed down through generations. However, this year, traditions like giving jewellery are coming at a higher c

Officers encourage people to look after one another, remain vigilant, and contact police if they have any concerns.

The skies will be lit up this weekend as the city celebrates Diwali in two different locations ahead of the festival of lights in November. Keep in mind, there is a closure on Line 2 and on the Lakeshore West GO line this weekend. Diwali Festival of Lights Celebrate Diwali early at Canada’s largest festival […]

The union will organise a procession in Mumbai on November 3, followed by a visit by a delegation to the Assembly in Nagpur on November 4. From November 5, members will stage sit-in protests outside MSRTC offices and departmental headquarters across the State

SCR provides extra ticket counters at busy stations, Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and deploys women staff to assist female passengers