Delhi Police said extra force has been deployed at crowded market places to ensure social distancing is maintained, people wear masks and sanitisers are kept in shops.
The Prime Minister posted an audio clip of his latest 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast urging people to celebrate Diwali by honouring the soldiers guarding India's borders.
Across India, different restrictions have been imposed on sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season in light of high levels of air pollution. A look at what they are.
In a video message extending Diwali greetings, Australian PM Scott Morrison said we have seen darkness this year, but the light is overcoming that darkness.
ThePrint spoke to many people to understand how they are ushering in the festive season amid Covid. The stories that emerged ranged from heart-warming to heart-breaking.
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.
Until now, units operating even in recognised industrial areas needed a separate factory licence. The move is expected to especially give a boost to small and medium enterprises.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
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