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Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Anticipating a rise in pollution levels as winter approaches, the Delhi government on Monday imposed an immediate ban on the production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers across the city,......

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in......

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

The Maharashtra government on Monday announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles entering Mumbai at all five booths, with effect from October 14 midnight. IMAGE: There will be no......

Surat railway authorities tackle an unusual crowd, here is how

An unusually heavy rush was witnessed at Udhna railway station in Surat on Sunday as hundreds of workers engaged in textile and diamond industries headed to their hometowns in Bihar and Uttar......

What steps taken?: SC to Delhi govt on cracker ban

Expressing serious concern over high pollution levels in Delhi during Diwali festival, the Supreme Court took exception to the violation of court orders and said its directives on firecrackers ban......

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

While there was a 6 to 7 per cent increase in volume compared to last year in the first few days of the month which coincided with festivals, a large part of the demand is yet to hit the market.......

'Kanda Express' to bring 1,600 tonnes of onions to Delhi on Oct 20

In a significant move to control spiralling onion prices ahead of the festive season, the government will transport 1,600 tonnes of buffer stock via railways from Maharashtra to Delhi — the......

DA for over 1 crore central govt staff, pensioners hiked by 3%

The Centre on Wednesday increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 3 percentage points effective from July 1 this year, benefitting more than 1 crore employees and pensioners ahead of the Diwali......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

Vehicle retail sales in India sees 32% rise Y-o-Y in Oct: FADA

The total vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 32 per cent on-year rise in October to 28,32,944 units with all segments including two-wheelers and passenger vehicles registering strong growth,......

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Bollywood welcomes 2025. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram 'WHAT A YEAR' says Ananya Panday, 'couldn't possibly be more grateful for all the opportunities and the people and the......

Madhuri Dixit's Top 10 Dance Offs

There's magic and method in Madhuri Dixit's moves. Watching the dancing queen groove is such a satisfying experience that even a bad movie cannot come in its way. The Ek Do Teen actress can dance......

'Be The Light'

Film folk are celebrating Diwali with a lot of light and love on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti Chopra/Instagram 'Wish you all a CHAMKILA Diwali!' says Parineeti Chopra. ......

Coming Up In Theatres This November

November brings Diwali with it, and the box office may finally get some good news with the release of the festival films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Joginder Tuteja shows us what else is......

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back! Photograph: Kind courtesy Athiya Shetty/Instagram Athiya Shetty looks ethereal in a heirloom sari by......

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

IMAGE: SRH's Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, and Travis Head. Photograph: Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday announced that they have......

'Diwali-like atmosphere' engulfs Neeraj's household

IMAGE: Big screens have been setup in Neeraj Chopra's village where people are being hosted for live Olympic watch parties. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra / Instagram After 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra......

Kohli replays his six off Rauf that broke the Internet

'Improvement happens when you think what can I add to my game to win the match. You don't do it to become a complete batsman.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli bats during his explosive 82 not out off 53 balls,......

Team India Celebrate Diwali

IMAGE: Ritika Sajdeh and Rohit Sharma celebrate Diwali. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohit Sharma/X Ahead of their final league game against The Netherlands on Sunday, the Indian team......

Warner & His Kids' Diwali Wishes

IMAGE: Australian opener David Warner took to social media to extend his Diwali wishes. Photograph: Kind courtesy David Warner/Instagram David Warner's love affair with India is well......

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