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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicFirecrackers

Topic: Firecrackers

Goa nightclub fire eyewitnesses point to flowerpot crackers & bamboo ceiling—‘inferno in 5 mins’

There were around 200 people in the club, called Birch by Romeo Lane, at the time, eyewitnesses tell ThePrint, adding that the fire was followed by a 'stampede'.

It doesn’t matter who rules Delhi — AAP or BJP. Diwali madness is now an annual ritual

There’s a definition of madness that seems well suited to today’s Delhi: doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result.

Delhi’s AQI stays under ‘very poor’ category, GRAP-2 measures in place

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa Tuesday highlighted the efforts in controlling Delhi's pollution, stressing that pollution levels have remained stable.

Demand for green crackers picks up at market near Delhi’s Jama Masjid, but there’s no ‘variety’

SC allowed sale of NEERI‑approved ‘green crackers’ from 18 to 20 Oct. These crackers exclude toxic substances such as lithium, lead, and arsenic.

4 dead, several injured after explosion at at firecracker factory in Punjab’s Sri Muktsar Sahib

The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital, with rescue missions ongoing for those still trapped under the debris.

Gujarat firecracker godown blast: Police arrests owner, death toll at 21

Six were injured in the explosion which occurred Tuesday morning in industrial area near Deesa town.

18 dead in Gujarat’s Banaskantha factory fire, 5 teams formed to nab the suspects

The explosion at the firecracker godown in Deesa area Tuesday morning, led to the collapse of the structure, trapping several workers inside. Rescue operations ongoing.

Bengaluru, known for moderate AQI, saw bigger PM2.5 spike than Delhi on New Year—study by start-up

Report by air quality start-up Airvoice said Bengaluru's air quality was 63% higher than average on 1 January 2025, between 12 and 3 am, with PM2.5 levels reaching 56.05 μg/m³.

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.

Over 150 injured in fireworks accident during Kerala temple festival

The accident occurred at Veerarkavu Temple near Neeleswaram. Police said the fireworks storage facility near the temple had caught fire.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.