The situation was similar, if not worse, in the neighbouring regions of Delhi such as Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad, where crackers were burst as usual, raising question marks on the efficacy of the administration in enforcing the apex court's ban....
Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said his government was committed to protect rights of minorities as he greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali.
On Wednesday, people across the world saw Yogi Adityanath presenting the positive side of the heritage of Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with troops posted along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez Sector.
Playing cards is extremely popular on Diwali night as it is believed that gambling on the festival of lights not only impresses Goddess Lakshmi but also ensures her goodwill.
"I believe that the festival of Diwali is about sharing happiness with everyone in the community, especially with the less fortunate", says Rajkummar Rao.
While some people claim to have found different ways to get firecrackers through door step deliveries by traders and also online purchases, some seem to have got the message to celebrate the festival without adding to the already alarming air polluti...
According to sources, like previous years, this year too, the prime minister will celebrate Diwali with security forces at the Indo-China border.
Artistes decked up to resemble Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman alighted from the 'Pushpak Viman' depicting their return to Ayodhya from 14 years in exile.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Ram Naik celebrated Diwali in Ayodhya where 1.71 lakh earthen lamps lit up ghats of Sarayu river.
Reeling under disruptions arising out of demonetisation and GST rollout, Corporate India has slashed Diwali gifts budget by at least 35–40 per cent, ASSOCHAM said.
Bullion traders said increased buying by local jewellers, driven by Diwali festival demand in domestic spot markets, mainly led to rise in gold prices.
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