Diwali: News
23 Feb 2018
Bollywood'2.0' makers eyeing Diwali release; Aamir refuses to move 'TOH'
The latest development regarding the release of '2.0' has brought with it a possibility of a mega clash at the box office.
16 Jan 2018
IndiaPollution-free Diwali: Scientists to create electronic, reuseable firecrackers
Scientists in India are developing electronic or e-crackers that will neither emit smoke nor be a fire hazard, in order to promote a smokeless and pollution-free Diwali.
08 Nov 2017
MumbaiMumbai school trustee booked for raping 3-year-old
A 57-year-old French national, who is a trustee of an international school in suburban Andheri allegedly raped a three-year-old girl inside the school premises. He was arrested on Tuesday and would be remanded in police custody till November 14.
19 Oct 2017
Narendra ModiModi celebrates Diwali with forces along LoC in J&K
PM Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of lights with troops posted along the LoC in Gurez valley of J&K.
19 Oct 2017
Ministry Of Home AffairsSushma Swaraj's Diwali gift: Medical visas to all deserving Pakistanis
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj has a delightful gift for Pakistanis this Diwali: she announced India will grant medical visas to all citizens in deserving cases.
19 Oct 2017
DelhiDespite cracker ban, Delhiites should brace for a polluted Diwali
Despite the SC ban on firecrackers, Delhiites should brace for a very polluted Diwali.
19 Oct 2017
Yogi AdityanathYogi Adityanath on Ayodhya's Diwali celebrations: Don't question my faith
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has slammed the opposition for criticizing the grand celebrations that BJP organized in Ayodhya.
19 Oct 2017
IndiaTrade outlook for muhurat: How Nifty50 will move on Diwali
Minor cracks appeared in trade on Wednesday, practically the last trading day of the week; there's just a one-hour muhurat session on Thursday (Diwali) and Friday is a trading holiday.
18 Oct 2017
OdishaOdisha: 6 killed in Balasore's illegal firecracker factory explosion
In a tragic incident on the Diwali eve, six persons have been killed while six others were gravely injured in a massive explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in a village in Odisha's Balasore district.
18 Oct 2017
IndiaHow digitalization changed the way we celebrate our favorite Diwali
There was a time when we went to the market to buy gold on Dhanteras; spent Chhoti Diwali cleaning our houses; Diwali by bursting crackers and playing games; and spent months planning and buying gifts for our loved ones.
18 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpDonald, Ivanka Trump celebrate first Diwali at the White House
US President Donald Trump and daughter Ivanka celebrated their first Diwali at the White House.
18 Oct 2017
TripuraWhy target Diwali for noise pollution, not azaan: Tripura Governor
Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy, known for his frequent communal comments, is at it again.
18 Oct 2017
DelhiPollution levels to spike on Diwali despite SC's firecrackers ban
Turns out the SC ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR might not even have the intended results.
17 Oct 2017
MumbaiMaharashtra: Transport employees on strike indefinitely from midnight
Demanding salary hikes, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will be on strike indefinitely from the midnight of October 16th.
17 Oct 2017
MaharashtraLakhs stranded as MSRTC employees launch strike during Diwali
Employees of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) launched an indefinite strike at midnight.
17 Oct 2017
DelhiDelhi: Public alerts, warnings to be issued to fight air-pollution
With Delhi's air quality worsening and the winter closing in, the city's authorities are going to send alerts about the rising pollution levels to people through newspapers, TV, radio from 17 October, two days before Diwali.
16 Oct 2017
Reliance JioSecond round of JioPhone bookings to start after Diwali: Reports
Reports have emerged that Reliance Jio will resume bookings for its JioPhone right after Diwali. "Likely from October end or November first week," a Reliance Retail channel partner has said.
11 Oct 2017
DelhiA court order can't stop Delhi from celebrating Diwali
Despite the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, you can still procure some legally. It won't be easy though: you will have to undertake a six-eight hour journey costing few thousands.
11 Oct 2017
IndiaAfter Delhi, Maharashtra too may consider a ban on firecrackers
After the SC upheld the ban on selling firecrackers in Delhi-NCR region till November 1, Maharashtra's environment minister Ramdas Kadam hinted that he might talk to CM Devendra Fadnavis if a similar ban can be proposed in Maharashtra.
10 Oct 2017
Yogi AdityanathUP govt plans a giant Ram statue at Ayodhya
The Yogi Adityanath government in UP is inviting accusations of partisanship by ignoring the Taj Mahal in its tourism plans.
09 Oct 2017
DelhiNo firecrackers for Delhiites this Diwali, SC rules
Delhiites will have to settle for a silent Diwali this year. In a bid to check pollution, the SC has ruled that no firecrackers would be sold on the festival this time.
07 Oct 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi in Gujarat: Diwali has come early for Indians
PM Modi, on a two-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat, while addressing the crowd at Dwarka referred to the GST Council meeting and claimed that "Diwali has come early for our citizens due to the decisions taken in the GST Council."
30 Sep 2017
AmulAmul to start selling French fries, aloo tikki this Diwali
Indian dairy giant Amul is set to launch frozen potato products like French Fries, potato wedges, hash browns, and aloo tikkis/burger patties next month, before Diwali.
28 Sep 2017
IndiaWorld's first fidget spinner phone, here's a Diwali gift idea
A part of me is really curious about trying out a fidget spinner phone, no matter how ridiculous it sounds.
21 Sep 2017
XiaomiFestive offers on Xiaomi smartphones and accessories!
Xiaomi has announced a range of offers on its products ahead of the festive season. Discounts and other offers will be available on all partner platforms and on Mi's online and retail stores.
20 Sep 2017
IndiaAn additional 4,000 trains will ply this festive season
Making travel plans easy for lakhs, the Railways is introducing 4,000 additional trains for this festival season. These special trains will run during October 15-30.
18 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Colleges have only 55 days to cover semester portion
Post-graduation students at Mumbai University and its affiliated colleges are worried as the results mess has delayed PG admissions, the deadline for which has been pushed to 25 September.
14 Sep 2017
IndiaNGT refuses to lift diesel vehicles ban in Delhi-NCR
The NGT has dismissed a plea by the Centre against its ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. "One diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles," it observed.
13 Sep 2017
DelhiBan on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR lifted
Ahead of Diwali, the SC has lifted a ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The ban had come last year after poor quality of air was recorded during and after Diwali.
08 Aug 2017
IndiaAmazon India may enter online food retailing business during Diwali
Amazon, after receiving the go ahead from the government, will make its Indian debut into online food retailing during the Diwali season.
29 Mar 2017
Lok SabhaGST Bills: Employee amenities, gifts made taxable
An examination of the recently introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill reveal that the tax could be levied on certain perks provided by employers to employees, that fall outside Cost to Company (CTC).
16 Feb 2017
DNA2005 Delhi blast accused walk free
Three accused in 2005 Delhi blasts were today acquitted by a Delhi court.
01 Dec 2016
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)What's brewing in Delhi today?
Foggy winter mornings continue to derail flight schedules and make highways risky for motorists.
09 Nov 2016
Jet AirwaysDGCA to crack down on pilots
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator, will crack down on pilots who feign illnesses to miss work.
07 Nov 2016
Indian ArmyThousands of jawans forced to skip Diwali
Thousands of jawans did not join their families for Diwali, this year; Pakistan's non-stop shelling kept them busy along the 198-kilometre International Border in Jammu.
01 Nov 2016
ABVPWhat's up with Delhi?
Residents of Ghaziabad and Noida kept Diwali a low key affair, as they remembered the martyred soldiers and prayed for Indian soldiers at border.
01 Nov 2016
NepalBhai Dooj: Celebrating brother-sister love
Bhai Dooj, the last day of the five-day-long Diwali, marks the most special brother-sister relationship.
31 Oct 2016
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)BSE, NSE lie low after special Diwali trading session
With the beginning of the new Hindu calendar on Sunday, India's stock exchanges fell flat during the special Muhurat trading session.
31 Aug 2016
Central GovernmentGovernment blinks; hikes minimum wages
A massive hike in minimum wages was announced by the Central Government for unskilled non-agricultural workers.
