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