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"Whole family is happy; I want to thank people of Aravalli": Khilan Patel
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A massive three-kilometre-long roadshow was organised in his honour, stretching from Kisan Circle to Umiya Temple, with hundreds of people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the young cricketer. The atmosphere in Modasa was festive, with supporters waving flags, bursting crackers and p
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"Those who use firecrackers are traitors to the country...": Maneka Gandhi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Monday spoke strongly against use of fire-crackers in the wake of severe challenge of air pollution faced by Delhi and National Capital Region, saying there "is no such thing as green firecrackers" and that "those who use firecrackers the most are the same ones
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'How can we trust CBI?': Unnao rape survivor, mother question agency as it
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The survivor herself delivered a scathing attack, accusing the agency of failing to stand firmly with her during crucial stages of the case. "Had the CBI stood with my lawyer, we wouldn't have had to see this day. We would have won, and they would have lost," she said. Describing the impa
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Mira Rajput slams firecracker use on Diwali, says "AQI news is not just fo
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mira, on Tuesday night, took to her Instagram account to share a strong message, questioning why people still choose to burst crackers despite knowing the harmful impact on air quality. Referring to how many justify it as "just for the kids to see once," Mira said such reasoning only keeps t
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"AAP blaming Diwali for Delhi pollution to appease select vote bank", alle
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's t
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Delhi Minister Sirsa slams Kejriwal, alleges he "banned firecrackers to ga
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of appeasement politics, alleging that he "deliberately banned firecrackers in Delhi to garner the votes of a particular community, to appease them".
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Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slams Centre over Diwali pollution, quest
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
While the court had permitted only green firecrackers, Chowdhury questioned the government's failure to ensure compliance, saying that the ongoing suffocation faced by citizens reflects a gap between orders and ground reality.
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Man stabbed to death in Delhi on dispute over bursting crackers; three acc
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A man was stabbed to death outside his residence in Shahbad Dairy during a violent altercation over a dispute while bursting crackers, police said.
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Cultural icons lit up as India celebrates festival of lights
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Qutub Minar was illuminated magnificently and the historic monument glowed brightly as the country celebrated Diwali on Monday. India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple too were illuminated beautifully.
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CRPF jawans celebrate Diwali away from family in J-K's Anantnag
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The personnel offered prayers to the deities with flowers, fruits, and sweets, before marking the festival with crackers. They also enjoyed dance and music as they relish in the spirit of Diwali.
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Chennai's Marina beach bustles with festive spirit on Diwali
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
From evening, the beach witnessed a steady influx of people dressed in colorful traditional attire. Many families came to enjoy the sea breeze, turning the scenic coastline into a lively celebration ground. Children were seen playing with crackers and balloons.
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"TN only State where CM not wishing majority celebrating Diwali": BJP's Ta
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday alleged that Tamil Nadu is the only state where the Chief Minister is not wishing the majority Hindus in the state who were celebating Diwali. She celebrated Diwali with party members by bursting crackers at her residence in Saligramam, Chennai
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