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indiaLaser Show, Cultural Performances At Raj Ghat: Varanasi Gears Up For Dev Deepavali CelebrationsVaranasi gears up for Dev Deepavali celebrations, featuring a laser show and cultural performances at Raj Ghat, said Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam on Friday.
indiaDelhi Air Quality Improves Slightly, AQI Now In 'Poor' Category After Days of SmogDelhi air quality showed a slight improvement on Friday morning but still remained in the "poor" category, with many areas experiencing clearer skies and better visibility compared to recent days.
businessUPI Tops Festive Season Payments, Transactions Jump To Rs 17.8 Lakh Crore: Bank of BarodaUnified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment during the festive season, reflecting strong consumer spending and a revival in demand, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
india'Where Are 12,000 Special Trains?': Rahul Gandhi Slams NDA, Says 'Trains To Bihar Packed To Brim'Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticised the Centre over train arrangements during the festive season, particularly highlighting the hardships faced by migrant workers travelling to Bihar for the Chhath festival.
worldDiwali in Australia: Why a Sydney Woman's Comment on Diwali Lights Sparked Outrage (WATCH)An Australian woman, Kobie Thatcher, faced heavy criticism for calling Diwali lights in Sydney a 'threat' to Western culture. Her remarks sparked widespread backlash online, with users defending Indian Australians and praising multicultural harmony.
indiaOver 12,000 Special Trains, 24×7 War Room: Indian Railways's Mega Plan to Tackle Chhath Puja CrowdAhead of Chhath Puja, railway authorities have strengthened arrangements to manage the festive rush. 136 trains, including 8 special services, are being operated, and a war room set up to monitor crowds round the clock.
businessAfter Diwali, Markets Gear Up For Bhai Dooj, Chhath and Wedding Season BuzzFollowing strong Diwali sales, Indian businesses are experiencing continued commercial activity from festivals like Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Tulsi Vivah.
indiaDelhi-NCR Air Quality Remains Under "Very Poor" Category, Overall AQI At 362The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region on Thursday morning remained under the "very poor" category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.
indiaDiwali Tragedy in Odisha: Scooter Carrying Firecrackers Explodes, Two Injured | Video Surfaces2 men were injured in Cuttack’s Chauliaganj area after their scooter carrying firecrackers exploded on Monday evening. CCTV footage captured the sudden blast, which occurred after a lit cracker from nearby celebrations landed on their vehicle.
indiaDelhi's Lungs on Trial: As Capital Chokes under Toxic Air, BJP, Congress and AAP Trade BlameAs smog blankets Delhi with 'very poor' air quality, as indicated by AQI readings of 380 at RK Puram, 355 at Anand Vihar and other hotspots, Congress criticised BJP government for offering festival sermons instead of accountability.
india'May Our Great Democracies Illuminate World With Hope': PM Modi Thanks Trump For Diwali WishesPrime Minister Narendra Modi thanked United States President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, following a telephonic conversation between the two leaders on the occasion of the festival of lights.
indiaDelhi AQI Remains Under "Very Poor" Category For 2nd Straight Day, City Choked By Thick SmogThe Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Wednesday morning remains under the "very poor" category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.