Two people died while several others were injured after a fire broke out in a shop fafter being struck by lightning in in Undrajavaram, East Godavari on Wednesday.
Three people including children of the same family were killed while one was injured after a massive fire broke out at a general store and a residence following an explosion in three gas cylinders in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai on Wednesday evening.
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced sparkling fireworks to light up the commencement of the festive week with a sublime 2-0 victory against hosts Hyderabad FC at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25.
Amid Diwali festivities, many are concerned over the rising pollution and its aggravation due to bursting of firecrackers. Many have also opined that the oil used in diyas (oil lamps) should be distributed among the poor. Pandit Dhiren Krishna Shastri on Wednesday lashed out at those raising
Eight of the 154 people injured in the fireworks incident at a temple in Kerala's Kasaragod district remain in critical condition and are receiving intensive care.
The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to bear the medical expenses of those injured in the Nileshwaram fireworks accident in Kasaragod district. This decision was taken during today's cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
A fire broke out inside the basement of Town Square Mall in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Wednesday morning, said an official. No loss of life was reported in the incident.
Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked Delhi residents to refrain from busting firecrackers and light diyas in Diwali, noting that Diwali is a festival of lights and not firecrackers.
Terming the ban as a "conspiracy against Sanatan Dharma," Sharma said that the bans by the Delhi government only come into effect on Hindu festivals such as Holi and Diwali.