Man gets killed after sitting on firecrackers in a friendly dare: Video
Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A 32-year-old man lost his life after he sat on a box of firecrackers as…
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Delhi becomes world’s most-polluted city post Diwali; minister still congratulates residents
Indian Capital New Delhi was ranked Friday morning (Nov 1) the most polluted city in the world by IQAir, following Diwali celebrations on the night…
Ayodhya set two Guinness World Records with 2.5 mn lit diyas and over 1000 people performing aarti together
Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya celebrated its eighth edition of Deepotsav on Wednesday (Oct 30) ahead of Diwali, with over 2.5 million diyas (earthen lamps) lit together…
Diwali ‘onion bomb’ tragedy; 3 dead in firecracker explosion in Andhra Pradesh
Three people died and 11 got injured in two firecracker-related accidents in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday (Oct 31). This comes amid the government asking people…
‘Not doing a favour to anyone’: Former Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to not burst crackers on Diwali
Former Delhi chief minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked the Delhi residents to refrain from busting firecrackers and light diyas on…
Ayodhya’s record-breaking Diwali: City lit up with 2.5mn diyas, drone and laser shows
Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya celebrated its first “Deepotsav” since the consecration of the Ram Temple, on Wednesday (Oct 30), with over 2.5 million diyas lit on…
Ayodhya MP says ‘didn’t get invite for Deepotsav’, as temple set to create record with over 2.5 million diyas
As Ayodhya gears to set up two Guinness World Records by lighting over 2.5 million diyas, Samajwadi Party leader and Faizabad’s MP Awadhesh Prasad said…
Diwali celebrations feature Muslim poets reciting Urdu version of Ramayana in Bikaner
In a special event celebrating Diwali, Muslim poets in Bikaner recited an Urdu version of the Ramayana, promoting goodwill and harmony. The Urdu Ramayan Vaachan,…