Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi-NCR wakes up to thick layer of smog post-Diwali, AQI in ‘very poor’ category

The air quality deteriorated further on Diwali night, with PM2.5 levels rising sharply, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health.
Delhi residents defy firecracker ban, illuminate night sky with Diwali celebrations

At 9 pm, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 327 including at Alipur and Anand Vihar.
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’ category, likely to worsen after festival

Delhi’s air quality continued to deteriorate, remaining in the “very poor” category on Diwali, with levels expected to worsen to the “severe” category due to bursting of firecrackers at night.
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Kachchh, extends greetings to countrymen on festive occasion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in Sir Creek area in Kachchh, Gujarat.
Indian, Chinese troops at LAC exchange Diwali sweets after border disengagement

This comes amid the disengagement process in LAC (Line of Actual Control) in eastern Ladakh by the two armies
‘Divine festival of lights…’ PM Narendra Modi extend his wishes on festival Diwali

This Diwali is particularly significant as Ayodhya celebrated the festival for the first time since the inauguration of the Ram Temple in January.
Diwali 2024: Ayodhya Deepotsav sets Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1121 people performing…

The counting of diyas was done using drones. Pravin Patel, the adjudicator at Guinness World Records, who visited Ayodhya with Guinness Consultant Nischal Bharot for verification, announced the new records here on Wednesday evening.
Diwali 2024: When to perform Laxmi Pooja October 31, November 1, check here to know tithe timings, date of celebration

During Diwali, families across India come together to light lamps, exchange gifts, and perform prayers, particularly to Goddess Lakshmi, for blessings of wealth and prosperity
Delhi pollution: National capital’s air quality dips to ‘very poor’ on Diwali, AQI hits…

On Diwali, pollution in Delhi’s air intensified, with the AQI reaching 325, marking it as “very poor.” According to CPCB data, air quality across all areas in the city ranges from very poor to hazardous, raising health concerns for residents.
Triupati Laddo row: Andhra Pradesh govt appoints BR Naidu as new chairman of Tirupati temple board

BR Naidu, founder of the Telugu news channel TV5, is expected to bring his leadership experience and public standing to the TTD, which had been operating without an official board for some time.