Sparklers were seen lighting up the night sky as cookies exploded on the ground in various areas. The National Green Court (NGT) had imposed on Monday a total ban on the sale or use of all types of firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR) until midnight on November 30. …
Read More »One day after Diwali: Mumbai AQI at 148, much better than Delhi’s 435 | Mumbai News
MUMBAI: Mumbai air quality index one day after Diwali on Sunday was 148, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which was much lower than Delhi, which recorded an AQI of 435 that was in the severe category. The reason that could be partly attributed to …
Read More »Pollution level in Delhi is higher this Diwali than last year, says CPCB
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said on Sunday that pollution levels were higher in Delhi this Diwali compared to last year and this could be attributed to a high proportion of stubble burning and unfavorable weather during the season. of festivals. In a special report, the CPCB said that …
Read More »CAIT Says Diwali Sales Up 10.8% In 2020
New Delhi: India’s main retail trade body said Sunday that sales during the Diwali holiday period in the country were up more than 10% year-on-year, indicating “good business prospects” for small businesses. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), which claims to represent tens of millions of businesses across the …
Read More »Joe Biden greets Indians with ‘Sal Mubarak’ on Diwali, Twitter divided. This is what it means
Barely a week has passed since Democratic challenger Joe Biden won the 2020 US presidential election, and it appears that the president-elect is already facing pressure from Indians on Twitter. It all started when Biden, who will take over as president of the United States in January 2021, posted a …
Read More »Expected increase in Covid-19 cases after Diwali will not lead to bed shortages in Mumbai
With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) expecting an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases after Diwali; At the same time, he has argued that the possible post-festival rebound should not pose a challenge to the availability of Covid-19 beds in the city. Of the more than 14,000 beds available …
Read More »Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput twins in black pose for a Diwali selfie | Hindi Movie News
Shahid Kapoor wished fans on the occasion of Diwali with a festive selfie with his wife Mira Rajput. The couple looked adorable as they twinned in festive black ensembles. While Shahid looked classy in an embroidered kurta, Mira dressed in a glamorous outfit to match. Happy Diwali to all of …
Read More »Congress’ Udit Raj calls Virat Kohli ‘Anushka’s dog’ in apparent defense of cookie row
Congressional spokesperson Udit Raj referred to Team India captain Virat Kohli as his wife Anushka Sharma’s ‘dog’ when he jumped into the line of firecrackers sparked by the cricketer’s Diwali video message to the people from India. Virat Kohli received a backlash from some online sectors for urging people not …
Read More »Kolkata residents create history on Diwali by avoiding fireworks
Fireworks and cookies, an integral part of Diwali and Kali Puja, all but disappeared on Saturday night from the West Bengal capital as a large majority of residents followed the recent order from the Calcutta high court. Barring a handful of incidents in a few pockets, the festival was marked …
Read More »Morning Digest: November 15, 2020
A select list of stories to read before starting the day. India convened the Charge d’Affaires of the High Commissioner of Pakistan on Saturday and protested vigorously against unprovoked violations of the ceasefire by Pakistani forces in multiple sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on …
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