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Several Tamil Nadu villages celebrate Diwali without firecrackers to protect fruit bats, continuing traditions that have lasted for generations.
For some Mandyam Iyengar families in Karnataka, Diwali is a day of mourning, rooted in the memory of an alleged massacre during Tipu Sultan's rule.
Firecracker-related fires and accidents claimed lives across India during Diwali 2026, with Mumbai alone recording 142 fire calls on Diwali day.
Prisoners in Chandigarh, Faridabad and Thane are making candles, diyas, sweets and other products this Diwali. These help them develop practical skills, earn money and prepare for life after prison.
Rajasthan has sent 10 lakh diyas made from cow dung to Mauritius for Diwali celebrations. The initiative also supports rural women and self-help groups.
Three workers have been arrested after gold and silver worth Rs.12 lakh went missing from a Malad West home following an online cleaning booking. Police recovered the valuables.
Seattle has agreed to a $29 million settlement with Jaahnavi Kandula’s family after her death in a 2023 police crash, but her family says no compensation can replace their loss.
Mary Kom confirmed she divorced her husband Onler in 2023 under Kom customary law. The boxing legend said it was a mutual decision and denied all false rumours.
PM Modi visited Manipur for the first time since the 2023 violence, announcing ?8,500 crore projects for relief and rebuilding. citizens felt it was delayed and politically motivated.
From sporadic missile and drone attacks since 2023 to escalated air and naval strikes in 2025, the Israel–Yemen conflict, linked to Iran, has grown sharply.
Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan. After her 2023 trip to Lahore, she stayed in touch with Pakistani operatives.
Casagrand, Chennai, sent 1,000 employees on an all-expenses-paid trip to Spain to celebrate meeting last year’s sales target.
Delhi set a record by selling over 3.87 crore bottles of alcohol in the 15 days leading up to Diwali, boosting revenue but raising questions about alcohol's role in festive celebrations.
A Zomato delivery partner from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has captured social media attention with a video showing his earnings after working on Diwali night.
A Bengaluru man, Sabarish M, tragically died after sitting on a lit firecracker box as part of a risky bet with friends on Diwali night, leading to severe injuries and police arrests.
Khalistani supporters allegedly attacked Hindu devotees outside a Brampton temple, raising India-Canada tensions amid Diwali celebrations.
Bhopal's Gaagar Sweets is selling a luxury Diwali sweet, “Pishori Pista,” for ?24,000 per kg, while U.S. states declare Diwali a public holiday.
In Eastern India, Diwali is celebrated with devotion to Goddess Kali, honoring her powerful, protective nature with unique rituals and vibrant Kali Puja.
A stampede at Bandra Terminus injured 9 passengers as they rushed to board an overcrowded train.
A man died from electrocution in after accidentally touching a live wire while sleeping, highlighting the need for electrical safety precautions, especially during Diwali celebrations.
Mattel launched its first ‘Diwali Barbie Doll,’ designed by Anita Dongre, to celebrate Diwali, priced at ?1,999.
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is visible in India from 12th to 24th October 2024, with the best viewing from 14th to 22nd.
The 35 ft tall Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, which PM Modi had inaugurated in December 2023 at the Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra collapsed just after 8 months.
Railway Minister blames Andhra Pradesh train crash on distracted loco-pilot and co-pilot watching cricket during duty.