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Topic: Diwali

Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali, makes few exceptions for Laxmi Pujan

BMC permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan, saying Mumbaikars can use 'anar' and 'fulzadi' at their private premises on that day.

Haryana eases fireworks ban, allows bursting of crackers for 2hrs on Diwali

The state government had said Friday that it would impose a complete ban on the sale of crackers in Haryana to check Covid spread.

Join Ayodhya Deepotsav online, light lamp before Ram Lalla on new website from UP govt

After the lamps are lit, a digital ‘thank you’ letter from the chief minister, carrying a picture of Ram Lalla, will be issued to devotees. The portal will be up before the main event on 13 November.

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, ramps up medical infrastructure ahead of Diwali

Taking to Twitter, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also said he has reviewed the Covid situation in Delhi and preparedness with the chief secretary and health officials.

Going for festive shopping without mask? Your photo may find its way to govt Covid campaign

The govt will monitor Covid behaviour among members of the public over the next two weeks, photographing adherents and violators of Covid guidelines.

Reader View: Let people not drop their ‘Covid guard’ by making idols wear masks

YourTurn is our weekly feature in which ThePrint's readers share their views or opinions in response to the question of the week.

Dussehra, Diwali and diesel — why Indian oil refiners are hoping for a festival bonanza

Dussehra and Diwali festivals typically increase demand for consumer goods, with more diesel-powered trucks hitting the road to deliver everything from clothes to refrigerators.

With festive season ahead, govt plans big awareness push to urge ‘Covid-appropriate’ behaviour

Information & Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare, who is in charge of the awareness campaign, has written to all states & UTs to draft ‘action plans’ for implementation.

Celebrate Diwali before Diwali — BJP’s grand plans for Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan day

The BJP plans to felicitate kar sevaks who had taken part in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement between 1989 and 1992.

‘Aasha ka diya’, ‘distant yet together’ — how prime time news marked 9 mins, 9 pm

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

On Camera

US has misread India. New Delhi will hedge, push back, and assert

India’s foreign policy today is driven less by Western alignment or global liberalism and more by domestic political imperatives — economic, ideological, and electoral.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.