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TopicFirecrackers

Topic: Firecrackers

At least 23 killed in explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar

More than 30 workers were present when the explosion took place in Vanaja firecracker factory. Toll is likely to rise further as many feared trapped in debris.

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.

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.

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.

Ex-PM Cameron serving under young new leader Sunak shows respect for democracy

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

‘Let people breathe clean air,’ SC refuses to urgently hear plea on Delhi’s firecracker ban

BJP MP Tiwari approached the top court in October, stating: ‘In the name of right to life, freedom of religion cannot be taken away.’

Most in India’s Hindi belt support fireworks sale ban. Don’t let TV tell you otherwise

Religion not above all, survey of 15,0000 Indians on Diwali cracker ban shows.

This is what happens to those arrested in Delhi-NCR for bursting firecrackers around Diwali

Delhi Police data shows 281 people — 138 for selling and supplying firecrackers and 143 for bursting them — were arrested between 28 September and Diwali on 4 November.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.