Delhi, Diwali and air quality
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India's top court banned traditional firecrackers in Delhi amid air quality concerns ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is scheduled to begin on Monday.
Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, ends today. When is it next year? Here's more about the holiday.
Indians splurged nearly 68 billion dollars this Diwali, marking the biggest festive shopping season ever, according to trade group CAIT. The surge in consumer spending was boosted by recent GST cuts and easing inflation ahead of the celebrations.
The footage shows cars cruising down a city street, with people leaning out of windows to set off fireworks that some viewers compared to weapons.
Not only was FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance at Donald Trump's White House Diwali celebrations, but also a couple of Indian American CEOs. Find out who all were there.
A 39-year-old Indian-origin man was charged on Thursday for lighting fireworks in Singapore as part of Diwali celebrations, despite a ban on fireworks by the city-state, local media reported.
Cues from the non-deliverable forward market suggest that the Indian rupee will open higher on Thursday, with traders watching for developments on a potential U.S.-India trade deal.
Viral video shows US police stopping Diwali fireworks after 10 PM, sparking debate over safety, noise laws, and cultural sensitivity during late-night celebrations across America.