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MP: Several children suffer eye injuries after playing with carbide guns i
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A prohibitory order has been issued under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code, 2023, prohibiting the use of carbide guns in Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Haryana: CM Nayab Saini celebrates Deepotsav with elderly at the Old Age H
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the celebration, the Chief Minister extended warm Diwali greetings to the senior citizens, distributed sweets, and received their blessings. He also joined them in lighting fireworks, sharing moments of joy and festive cheer.
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Will Rohit Sharma overcome his Adelaide Oval run-drought during 2nd ODI?
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The first ODI at Perth was an underwhelming return to international cricket for Rohit as he could just score eight runs in 14 balls with a boundary to his name. While fans and perhaps he himself expected to deliver fireworks during the power play and bash bowlers left and right for fours and
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"Because of the GST reduction, people bought more sweets, clothes": Varana
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Because of the GST rates reduction, people bought more clothes, sweets, and decorative items. The enthusiasm was at an all-time high, and our society broke all previous records for fireworks," Vijay Singh, a local resident said.
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'Operation Fire Trail': DRI seizes firecrackers worth Rs 4.82 cr at Nhava
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The import of firecrackers is 'Restricted' under the ITC (HS) Classification of the Foreign Trade Policy and requires valid licences from both the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong wishes citizens a 'bright and meaningful' Deepa
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Deepavali, sharing a heartfelt video wishing everyone a "bright and meaningful Festival of Lights ahead."
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Uttar Pradesh CM greets saints, joins Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya; p
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of the festivities, the Chief Minister performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman. He also pulled the symbolic chariot, or 'Pushpak Vimaan,' carrying the artists depicting the divine trio.
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Delhi air quality in "poor" category ahead of Diwali, AQI hits 284
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality remains poor as recorded this morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284 in the "poor" category.
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Express my gratitude to Court: BJP's Mohan Singh Bisht on SC decision on g
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday relaxed the firecracker restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of Diwali, allowing the sale and bursting of green firecrackers from October 18 to October 21.
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Delhi wakes up to 'Poor' air quality; Pulmonologist warns of rising health
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
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"We'll light lamps, not fireworks -- I love dogs": Govinda's wife Sunita A
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking about her simple celebration, Sunita said that the family will "light lamps at home" and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi. She added that she avoids bursting crackers because of her love for dogs.
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UP: AMU Hindu student requests Diwali celebration on campus
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A Hindu student at Aligarh Muslim University, Akhil Kaushal, has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor seeking permission to celebrate Diwali on campus with Deepotsav, fireworks, and sweets.
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