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Photos: Miscreants burst firecrackers on roofs of cars in Gurgaon

GURGAON: During the Diwali celebrations in Gurgaon, several videos have surfaced on social media depicting young individuals engaging in reckless behavior by placing firecrackers on the roofs of moving vehicles.

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Uttar Pradesh: Air quality low, roads filled with garbage post-Diwali revelry

A day after the revelry of Diwali, a blanket of smoke and haze covered parts of the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. The air quality in many areas of the city remains poor on Monday morning.

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Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

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'Diwali becomes even more special...': PM Narendra Modi congratulates Team India

NEW DELHI: In a warm gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday for their remarkable victory against the Netherlands in a World Cup match. He expressed his joy at the team's outstanding performance, particularly highlighting KL Rahul's century and Shreyas Iyer's brilliant knock of 128.

The Times of India

Diwali celebrated at Sharda Devi temple in J&K for first time in 75 years

Celebration of Diwali at Mata Sharda Devi temple in Kupwara, J&K for 1st time in 75 yrs. Prayers performed & firecrackers burst. Temple & Sikh gurdwara rebuilt to revive pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth in PoK. Inaugurated on Mar 22, temple was destroyed in 1947 tribal raids.

The Hindu

People across India revel in Deepavali; Delhi sees best air quality in last eight years

People across India celebrated Deepavali with pomp, exchanging sweets and gifts, visiting temples and greeting each other. PM Modi celebrated with soldiers in Himachal Pradesh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrated with forest dwellers in Gorakhpur.

The Hindu

Delhi records best air quality in eight years on Diwali

NEW DELHI: On Diwali day, the national capital Delhi recorded its best air quality in eight years, with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 218 at 4 pm, the best in at least three weeks.

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Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for Diwali

Eighty fishermen released from Pakistani jail reach Gujarat for Diwali. 200 still in Pakistani jails. Pakistan released 400 Indian fishermen in May-June.

The Hindu

Happy Govardhan Puja 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is a Hindu festival that holds immense cultural and religious significance. This celebration is observed on the fourth day of the Diwali festival, usually a day after Diwali. The focal point of Govardhan Puja is the worship of Govardhan Hill, a sacred site…

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Saira Banu surprises all; Shares Diwali throwback picture of Dilip Kumar with fans

“I hope that our collective spirit brightens the shadows cast by life's trials and tribulations," wrote Saira Banu in her post. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Muslim women perform Ram Aarti in Kashi

VARANASI: While celebrating Diwali, a group of Muslim women sang in praise of Lord Rama and performed aarti at Vishal Bharat Sansthan in Lamahi in Varanasi on Sunday.

The Times of India

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with army in Himachal; Says, my festival is there, wherever you are

PM Modi said that in every home in the country, a prayer is said for all soldiers… Read further on Dynamite News:

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Goans burn 'Narakasur' effigies to celebrate Deepavali; CM Sawant asks people to buy local products

People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon ‘Narakasura’ to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended greetings to the people

The Hindu

UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi, Ram Lala on Diwali

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid a visit to the Hanuman Garhi temple on Sunday morning and offered prayers to Lord Hanuman in Ayodhya on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

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Diwali Celebrations: Special aarti performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

A special 'Aarti' was performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Sunday early morning on the festive occasion of Diwali.

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Delhi issues pre-Diwali advisory amid poor air quality concerns

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory ahead of Diwali amid concerns over 'poor' air quality in the national capital.

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Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country

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U.S. Embassy Community celebrates Diwali with festive lights, sweets

Mr. Garcetti said, “Thank you to the entire U.S. Embassy community here in New Delhi. You make life full of light every single day. We can’t wait to celebrate and bring the light in through singing and dancing.”

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PM Modi reaches Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha village in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepawali with the security forces.

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Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban works

Delhiites woke to clear skies and best air quality in 8 years on Diwali day; favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain & wind speed, led to sharp improvement.

The Times of India

Happy Diwali 2023: Best Diwali wishes and messages to share with your family, friends, colleagues and relatives

Diwali is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals in India. It is popularly known as the festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. One of the most widely celebrated legends linked to Diwali is the return of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita…

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Happy Diwali 2023: Quotes by authors on discovering your inner light

The much-awaited Hindu festival, Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is here! The auspicious festival is a reminder of good winning over evil or light prevailing over darkness. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on November 12, 2023. The five-day festival began with Dhanteras on November 10 and will…

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How I'll celebrate Diwali as a feminist

A revised epic behind Diwali lauds the perfect subservient Indian woman, perpetuated by a society of extremist men

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Roop Chaturdashi: Celebrations blooming; Cosmetic sales rise to Rs15,000Cr on Diwali eve

The atmosphere is full of excitement, with customers flooding the markets with enthusiasm. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Sessions with Paddy Upton helped me find perspective again, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli credits ex-mentor Paddy Upton for helping him regain perspective during T20 World Cup. He also acknowledges Ravi Shastri and wife Anushka Sharma for helping him realise the impact of his unbeaten 82 on the nation's mood on Diwali.

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