On Diwali night, as the clock struck midnight, sleepless and exasperated with the relentless firecracker noise, I rang up the local police station. "It's past midnight and crackers are still being ...

Diwali 2025: Women dressed in traditional attire light sparklers, on the occasion of Diwali, in Prayagraj on Monday. (ANI Photo)(Nitin Sharma) Last week, the Supreme Court permitted the sale and ...

Every year, Diwali sets India aglow — streets sparkle, diyas flicker, and fireworks paint the night sky in technicolour. But as the last spark fades, another kind of fire takes over — the one in our ...

Delhi-NCR experiences severe air pollution as green and regular crackers fuel Diwali celebrations, even as festive trade hits record highs The unchecked bursting of firecrackers in violation of the ...

The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded to 140 calls regarding fires started by crackers during the Diwali season last year, according to official figures. However, crackers burst during the non-Diwali ...

After years of blanket ban on manufacture, sale and use of fireworks in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court in its October 17 order permitted green cracker use but underlined specific guidelines.(Pexel) ...

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and bursting of CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers in the Delhi-NCR area from October 18 to 20 during two time slots. Delhi is set to light up the skies with ...

Jaipur: Festive celebrations on Diwali night descended into neighbourhood clashes across the city, prompting police to register six FIRs linked to disputes over firecrackers. Loud noise, excessive ...

Vijayawada: The festive spirit of Diwali lit up markets across Andhra Pradesh as the sale of firecrackers exceeded traders' expectations this year. Favourable weather conditions on Monday helped boost ...