Topic: Diwali

As Diwali shopping picks up, rising air pollution can pose health risks. Check AQI, wear N95 or N99 masks and avoid crowded, high-traffic areas.

Bhopal Divisional Commissioner Karmveer Sharma directed agencies to make city roads pothole-free before Diwali, repair the ring road and complete key maintenance works.

Actor Dia Mirza’s appeal urging people not to burst firecrackers on Diwali drew objections from BJP leaders, prompting BMC to remove the video.

Actress Dia Mirza faces controversy over her appeal not to burst firecrackers on Diwali, as BJP and Shiv Sena leaders object and BMC removes the related video.

The NSS unit of Sant Hirdaram Girls College, Bhopal, visited Aayam Inclusive School, Ratibad, to share Diwali joy and mark National Unity Day.

November 2026 will be special for school students, with holidays for Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, candidates are reaching out to Indian-American voters through cultural events, temples and Diwali celebrations.

The Supreme Court suggested using figures such as Virat Kohli to promote a cracker-free Diwali in Delhi-NCR and sought details on enforcement of firecracker restrictions.

The annual Diwali market showcasing the talent and self-reliance of visually impaired artisans began in New Delhi, inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta.

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government on firecrackers and pollution in Delhi-NCR, and suggested a Virat Kohli awareness appeal.

Seven Diwali films set the box office soaring, with total earnings said to be around ₹2,500 crore across major Bollywood releases.

Scope Global Skills University, Bhopal, will organise ‘Diwali Skill Wali 2026’ on November 3 and 4, 2026, with MLA Rameshwar Sharma as chief guest.

Chief Medical and Health Officer, Bhopal, Manish Sharma inspected Jayprakash District Hospital to review Diwali and seasonal medical preparedness.

The Supreme Court allowed Ashish Mishra, accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his home town during Diwali, subject to bail conditions.

As Diwali approaches, small and medium traders across the country have stepped up preparations to meet festive demand, with MSMEs expecting business growth.

Trade bodies in Delhi have written to Rahul Gandhi, fearing that the proposed Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan on 1 November may affect festive business.

For Diwali 2026 shopping, Bajaj Finance personal loans may be an option for eligible customers, with loan amounts, tenure, interest rates and EMI terms to be checked carefully.

WWF-India's environmental information programme has launched a nationwide Green Diwali campaign running from 20 October to 8 November, the Environment M...

Ahead of Diwali, Varanasi police seized around 30 quintals of firecrackers from a house in Kunj Vihar colony and arrested Rahul Gupta.

India’s festive season has always carried a special relationship with gold. From Dhanteras to Diwali, purchasing gold jewellery, coins or other precious...