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TopicDiwali

Topic: Diwali

Delhi covered in thick layer of smog with 373 AQI, 39 stations record ‘severe’ pollution levels

Despite a temporary relief provided by winds, the national capital saw a spike in pollution levels following Diwali.

Canada oppn MP’s cancelled Diwali gala now rescheduled, fuming Indian groups say won’t attend

Oppn leader Pierre Poilievre was slammed for cancelling event scheduled for 30 Oct. OFIC president says that was 'tipping point', and they have not even been invited to 5 Nov event.

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Warmest October since 1901, early Diwali saved Delhi’s air quality from sliding into ‘severe’

CPCB bulletin showed AQI in Delhi Friday, a day after Diwali, was 339, only 11 points higher than that Thursday (328). Accumulation of pollutants started to ease by Friday.

A to Z of AQI—Why Delhi can’t breathe easy

ThePrint looks at how and why Delhi is vulnerable every year. It’s the annual ritual of masks and air purifiers.

Delhi defies ban on firecrackers, tops charts as world’s most polluted city

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 348 Friday, said Swiss firm IQAir, taking pollution into the hazardous category.

40-year-old man, his teenage nephew shot dead in Delhi’s Shahdara during Diwali celebrations

Akash Sharma’s 10-year-old son Krish, who was standing nearby, was also hit by bullets and sustained injuries. Police said it seem to be a case of personal enmity.

Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at several border points on Diwali

The traditional practice was observed a day after both countries completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok & Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh.

A poor woman’s lamp welcomed Ram to Ayodhya on an Amavasya night

In 'The Living Legend', Vayu Naidu retells the story of 'Ramayana', offering diverse perspectives from around the world.

India’s first women gig workers’ union calls for digital silence on Diwali. ‘Want voice to reach govt’

Through strike, union is demanding recognition of gig workers as employees of platform companies, dignified working conditions & implementation of minimum wages, among others.

On Camera

My first meeting with Modi ji in 1996 gave me a living model of leadership: ML Khattar

As Modi enters his seventy-sixth year of service to the nation, I join millions in wishing him strength and success.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.