Diwali: News
10 Jan 2025
Alia BhattDid SRK turn down horror-comedy 'Chamunda' with Alia Bhatt
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly rejected an offer to star in Maddock Films's next, Chamunda.
02 Jan 2025
Sonakshi SinhaSonakshi Sinha called 'hypocrite' for enjoying year-end fireworks: Here's why
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha recently faced the ire of netizens who called her out for "double standards."
10 Dec 2024
Ajay Devgn'BB3' team requested 'Singham Again' to delay release: Kartik Aaryan
In a recent interview with GQ India, actor Kartik Aaryan revealed that the makers of his latest film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (BB3), had "genuinely requested" the team behind Singham Again to push their release date.
29 Nov 2024
Air IndiaDeleted chats, ₹65,000 transfer: Why pilot's boyfriend is under scanner
The death of 25-year-old Air India pilot Srishti Tuli has sparked an investigation against her boyfriend, Aditya Pandit.
25 Nov 2024
Abhishek BachchanAbhishek's 'I Want to Talk' collects ₹1.3cr over opening weekend
Abhishek Bachchan's latest release, I Want to Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, has opened to a slow start at the box office, earning ₹1.3cr over the opening weekend. The movie hit theaters on Friday (November 22).
21 Nov 2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' remains strong; earns ₹237.75cr in 20 days
Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, continues to hold its ground at the box office.
20 Nov 2024
Ajay Devgn'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' maintains pace; collects ₹235.25cr in 19 days
The horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, continues to rule the box office with a total collection of around ₹235.25cr in only 19 days.
18 Nov 2024
Kartik Aaryan'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' overtakes 'Singham Again'; earns ₹231cr in Day-17
The star-studded film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, headlined by Vidya Balan, Kartik Aaryan, and Madhuri Dixit, has reached a major milestone.
16 Nov 2024
BangladeshIndian-Americans will urge Trump administration for sanctions against Bangladesh
Indian Americans are planning to lobby the incoming Trump administration and Congress to impose sanctions on Bangladesh.
15 Nov 2024
United KingdomDowning Street apologizes for serving meat, alcohol at Diwali celebration
The United Kingdom Prime Minister's office has apologized after facing backlash for the menu at its annual Diwali celebration.
14 Nov 2024
CPCBDelhi airport issues advisory as smog engulfs city
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued an advisory amid low visibility due to thick smog and rising air pollution.
13 Nov 2024
IndiaIndian auto sector records highest-ever October sales
The Indian auto industry has recorded its best-ever October sales this year, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed.
10 Nov 2024
Prime MinisterUK PM's Diwali party with alcohol, meat 'offends' British Hindus
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Diwali celebration at 10 Downing Street has sparked controversy over alcohol and meat on the menu.
07 Nov 2024
Ajay Devgn'Singham Again' slightly dips; earns ₹164cr in 6 days
Rohit Shetty's latest action entertainer, Singham Again, has continued its strong run at the box office, crossing the ₹160cr mark within six days of its release.
06 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 4th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, with the Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS) noting unfavorable conditions for pollutant dispersion.
05 Nov 2024
CanadaThousands march in Canada after attack on Hindu temple
Thousands of Canadian Hindus have assembled outside the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Ontario, to protest an alleged attack by pro-Khalistan supporters.
04 Nov 2024
Delhi'Why firecracker ban was not followed?': SC to Delhi, police
The Supreme Court has slammed the Delhi government and police for not implementing a firecracker ban on Diwali.
04 Nov 2024
Animal'Singham Again'-'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' create history with humongous opening weekend
The Diwali weekend has turned out to be a goldmine for Bollywood, with two blockbusters, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, breaking box office records.
04 Nov 2024
KarnatakaWhy this village's residents throw cow dung to end Diwali
After Diwali, the villagers of Thalavadi in Tamil Nadu's Erode district have a unique way of concluding the celebrations.
04 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality plummets, Anand Vihar records season's worst AQI
Delhi is currently reeling under alarming levels of air pollution, with several areas recording hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) readings.
03 Nov 2024
Chennai'Cigarettes...iron burn marks': Maid dies after relentless torture by couple
A 15-year-old domestic help from Thanjavur was brutally murdered in Chennai on Diwali day.
03 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi pollution jumps 65 times WHO safe limit post-Diwali
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated drastically, hitting the "hazardous" level two days after Diwali on Sunday.
03 Nov 2024
Jodhpur'Technician on Diwali leave,' lab assistant performs ECG watching YouTube
A state-run hospital in Rajasthan's Jodhpur is under the scanner after a lab attendant allegedly performed an electrocardiogram (ECG) on a patient watching a YouTube video.
02 Nov 2024
Anxiety69% Delhi-NCR families have pollution-related health issues: Survey
A recent survey by Local Circles has found that 69% of families in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) are dealing with health problems due to rising air pollution.
02 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor;' AQI surpasses 320
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has rated Delhi's air quality "very poor" on Saturday morning.
01 Nov 2024
Aditi Rao HydariAditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth share dreamy registry pictures on Diwali
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth celebrated their first Diwali as a married couple by sharing unseen pictures from their wedding ceremony.
01 Nov 2024
Anees BazmeeWhy Rajpal Yadav apologized over Diwali video
Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav has apologized on social media after a controversial video he posted about Diwali.
01 Nov 2024
DelhiClearer skies, higher temperature aid in improving Delhi's AQI post-Diwali
Delhi saw a significant improvement in its air quality on Friday, a day after Diwali celebrations.
01 Nov 2024
BeijingDelhi Fire Services records highest Diwali-night emergency calls in decade
This year, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a record-breaking number of emergency calls on Diwali night.
01 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Anti-Hindu' AAP government to blame for Delhi pollution: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, calling it "anti-Hindu" and responsible for the city's perennial air pollution.
01 Nov 2024
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Diwali holidays: Are banks closed on November 1 and 2
Diwali celebrations in 2024 have resulted in different bank holiday schedules across India.
01 Nov 2024
Box OfficeSivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' posts bumper opening with ₹22cr Day-1 collection
The Tamil war drama Amaran, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has made a record-breaking box-office debut.
01 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality worsens as residents defy firecracker ban
The air quality in Delhi worsened considerably after Diwali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to a "very poor" level of 359 on Friday morning.
01 Nov 2024
Ajay DevgnAhead of 'Singham Again,' looking back at Ajay-Salman's previous collaborations
Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn are all set to share the screen in the upcoming Diwali release, Singham Again.
31 Oct 2024
Indian ArmyIndian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at LAC on Diwali
Indian and Chinese soldiers deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) celebrated Diwali by exchanging sweets at multiple border points on Thursday.
31 Oct 2024
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Stock market open on Diwali? Check Muhurat trading schedule
India's leading stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), have announced a special one-hour Muhurat trading session on November 1.
31 Oct 2024
DelhiSmog engulfs Delhi, air quality in 'severe' category on Diwali
Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Diwali morning.
30 Oct 2024
Joe BidenUS's tallest building lights up for Diwali
The One World Trade Center in New York City, the tallest building in the United States, was illuminated in vibrant colors to mark Diwali.
30 Oct 2024
Joe BidenNew York City schools close for Diwali for 1st time
In a historic move, New York City schools will remain shut on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time that the city's schools have recognized this holiday.
31 Oct 2024
LifestyleFun games to enjoy with family and friends on Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a joyous occasion marked by family gatherings.
