Page 6 - Diwali
Poor air quality recorded at many places in Haryana & Punjab post Diwali
Bad air quality was reported at many places in Haryana and Punjab on Friday following rampant bursting of firecrackers on Diwali night
 "Poor air quality recorded at many places in Haryana & Punjab post Diwali")
'Weather outside not good at all', says SC judge, rues spike in pollution
Supreme Court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat on Friday said that the weather outside is not good at all while referring to the spike in air pollution level in national capital post-Diwali celebrations
 "'Weather outside not good at all', says SC judge, rues spike in pollution")
Chhattisgarh CM gets 'whipped' as part of Diwali Govardhan puja ritual
On the occasion, the chief minister highlighted the significance of Govardhan puja, during which cows are worshipped and said the festival signifies our gratitude towards govansh (cow progeny).
 "Chhattisgarh CM gets 'whipped' as part of Diwali Govardhan puja ritual")
Delhi reported lowest fire-related emergency calls in 15 years this Diwali
The Delhi Fire Service received 152 fire-related calls on Diwali, which was less than 25 per cent from last year and the lowest in the last 15 years
Party's over: Diwali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air
The Air Quality Index surged to 451 on a scale of 500 - the maximum recorded this year - indicating 'severe' conditions that affect healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases
US VP Kamala Harris wishes Diwali to all celebrating the festival of lights
US Vice President Kamala Harris wished a joyous Diwali to all Americans and people across the world celebrating the festival of lights.
 "US VP Kamala Harris wishes Diwali to all celebrating the festival of lights")
UK min Rishi Sunak releases new Gandhi commemorative coin to mark Diwali
The UK Chancellor unveiled a new 5-pound commemorative coin
 "UK min Rishi Sunak releases new Gandhi commemorative coin to mark Diwali")
States add further Diwali cheer, cut VAT on fuel to provide bigger relief
The Centre on Wednesday announced that excise duty will be reduced by Rs 5 for petrol and Rs 10 for diesel from November 4
 "States add further Diwali cheer, cut VAT on fuel to provide bigger relief")
Apple CEO Tim Cook sends Diwali wishes to people celebrating across world
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter to wish everyone on the occasion of the festival of lights, Diwali.
 "Apple CEO Tim Cook sends Diwali wishes to people celebrating across world")
President Kovind greets people on Diwail, urges them to protect environment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the nation on Diwali and wished for the festival to bring "happiness, prosperity and good fortune."
 "President Kovind greets people on Diwail, urges them to protect environment")
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy to be commemorated on special UK collector's coin
The life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi will be commemorated on a British special collectors' coin for the first time, UK Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak announced.
 "Mahatma Gandhi's legacy to be commemorated on special UK collector's coin")
Diwali cheer: Centre cuts excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 10
Experts said the increase in consumption and tax buoyancy will help offset excise duty cuts on fuels to an extent
 "Diwali cheer: Centre cuts excise duty on petrol by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 10")
Diwali bonanza: Three mega movies light up the silver screens again
Sooryavanshi, Annaatthe, Eternals expected to together match first-week sales of 2019 level
 "Diwali bonanza: Three mega movies light up the silver screens again")
On Diwali, last services from terminal stations to start at 10 PM: DMRC
On regular days, the last services start at 11 PM from terminal stations
 "On Diwali, last services from terminal stations to start at 10 PM: DMRC")
Spark missing from Delhi's fireworks hub, but Diwali may not be green
Firecrackers - a Diwali staple - are not a common sight this time round
 "Spark missing from Delhi's fireworks hub, but Diwali may not be green")
Celebration cannot be at cost of others' health: SC on firecracker ban
Despite the ban on use of Barium Salts in the firecrackers, prohibited crackers are being manufactured, transported, sold and used, it said
 "Celebration cannot be at cost of others' health: SC on firecracker ban")
Universe of choices to help those who can't decide what to gift this Diwali
Brass is big, health is the new wealth and green is the new gold this festive season, as malls and e-commerce platforms alike go all out to woo the customer with a host of tempting offers
 "Universe of choices to help those who can't decide what to gift this Diwali")
CAIT pegs Rs 50,000 cr losses to Chinese exporters this Diwali
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) also expects that consumers may spend about Rs 2 lakh crore during the Diwali festival sale period.
 "CAIT pegs Rs 50,000 cr losses to Chinese exporters this Diwali")
Indian consumers seek to spend 25% of monthly salary on festive sales
Smartphones, consumer electronics and home appliances are on top of the shopping lists of consumers this festive season
 "Indian consumers seek to spend 25% of monthly salary on festive sales")
Ahead of Diwali, domestic airfares soar 30%-45% on high-frequency routes
Increased occupancy coupled with upward revision in fare bands by the government has translated into higher fares during the festive season
 "Ahead of Diwali, domestic airfares soar 30%-45% on high-frequency routes")
