The Delhi Fire Service received over 300 calls of fire-related incidents on Diwali in which there were no life-threatening cases were reported, an official said on Friday.
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
Foreign tourists joined in the festival of Diwali at Parmarth Niketan, a spiritual organisation in Rishikesh. The tourists enthusiastically participated in the traditional aarti ceremony and lit diyas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with the brave personnel from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force at Lakki Nala in the Creek Area of Kutch, Gujarat.
The US administration led by the US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Hospitals in Bhubaneswar remained on alert on Diwali to attend to any case of burn injuries due to firecrackers. Eye specialists were specifically instructed to remain present in the hospitals.
As the festival of lights is celebrated across the country, Bollywood celebrities joined in with enthusiasm, sharing glimpses of their Diwali celebrations. From Shraddha Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the stars brought festive cheer to their fans with adorable pictures and stylis
Union Home Minister said it was the devotion and strength of Gopalanand Ji Maharaj that enabled the establishment of the idol of Lord Hanuman in this temple.