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New Delhi: It’s Diwali, and to celebrate the festival, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Ghantewala, one of Delhi’s oldest and most iconic sweet shops. The shop, established in 1790 in Old Delhi, has a rich history and is believed to have served multiple generations of India’s political leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi,…
New Delhi: Delhi woke up to toxic air on Diwali morning with the air quality index (AQI) worsening to the “very poor” category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city recorded an overall AQI of 335 at 8 am after people burst crackerscausing severe noise pollution and blanketing the national capital in…
The pilgrimage priest told that worship can be done on 20th also. There is confusion among people amid discussions about celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, on both Monday and Tuesday this year. Some astrologers and pundits were talking about celebrating Diwali on 20th October, while some were saying that the worship as per scriptures…
Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-2 have been invoked for Delhi and surrounding areas as the Air Quality Index has plunged ahead of Diwali. Curbs under GRAP-1 had been enforced for the first time this season just this week. In an order on Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management, which is the Centre’s anti-pollution panel, said…
Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 10:34 PM IST Gold and silver sales alone accounted for an astonishing Rs 60,000 crore of the total trade, registering a robust 25% increase from last year’s value Gold prices have soared by approximately 60% year-on-year, crossing the Rs 1,30,000 per 10-gram mark. (Representational image/News18) Indian consumers defied a massive surge…
Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 9:51 PM IST Since Diwali falls on October 20, many passengers now face the prospect of celebrating the festival away from home. Air India | Representative Image Hundreds of passengers travelling to India from Italy for Diwali were left stranded on Friday after Air India cancelled its Milan–Delhi flight due to…
Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 6:25 PM IST SPCB urged citizens to avoid firecrackers and single-use plastics, promoting eco-friendly alternatives such as light displays Representative Image (PTI photo) The Sikkim Pollution Control Board (SPCB) on Saturday issued an order banning the manufacture, sale, and use of all types of sound- and light-emitting firecrackers in the state…
Indians celebrate Diwali every year with great joy, laughter, and togetherness. From purchasing gifts to cleaning the house, lighting diyas, and planning get-togethers, there are certain rituals that never change. Your outfit might follow the latest fashion trends each year, and your gift list may evolve, but one thing that remains constant – whether it’s…
Diwali 2025: The festive season is all about good food, laughter, and togetherness, and if you are hosting a Diwali party this year, you know that food is what sets the tone for the evening. From appetisers and mains to decadent mithais and desserts, a well-curated menu can turn your get-together into a memorable feast….
Last Updated:October 17, 2025, 6:06 PM IST Organisers have secured 73,000 litres of oil and 55 lakh cotton wicks to keep the myriad of diyas burning for the duration of the record attempt This year’s illumination will also extend to new areas like the Laxman Kila Ghat, alongside the traditional central stage, Ram Ki Paidi….