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Topic: Diwali

Robust Diwali shopping is another sign that Indian economy is reviving

In the run-up to Diwali, retailers saw a 55% jump in online sales from a year ago to $4.1 billion. Data also shows an increase in new vehicle registrations during October.

Why Diwali firecracker ban is explosive combination of health, religion, politics, economics

The ban on firecrackers and the subsequent reversals by some states reveal the political undertones to the issue. But there are economic and health implications too.

SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC cracker ban, says preserving life more important

The top court, hearing a plea by a firecracker maker, said it is a time when preservation of life is more important and the high court knows what is needed at ground level.

NGT cracker ban is a piecemeal solution. Sudden bans don’t work, larger policy is needed

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Along with ‘vocal for local’, time to promote ‘local for Diwali’ this season, says PM Modi

While inaugurating projects for Varanasi, PM Modi extended festival greetings to people and urged all countrymen to promote 'local for Diwali' big time.

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.

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Oka to Nagarathna—Bombay High Court judges taking up the cudgel when faith in courts eroding

When lynching, hate speech and bulldozer politics do not speedily invite the wrath of courts, then something is wrong with the third pillar of governance.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.