Diwali, festival of lights, celebrations held in Salem
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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.
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Diwali is over. When is Diwali 2026? What to know about the holiday
Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, ends today. When is it next year? Here's more about the holiday.
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India's Diwali fireworks set off alarm in Pakistan
As Diwali fireworks lit up skies across India, toxic air and pollutants drifted across the border into Pakistan. Lahore's air quality plunged to alarming levels, trailing only Delhi as the most-polluted city in the world.
A key moment was the presentation of the Diwali Proclamation to CoHNA’s Board of Directors, recognizing both the festival and the Hindu community’s contributions to Atlanta. CoHNA vice president and co-founder Rajeev Menon praised the city’s growing embrace of Diwali.
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.
This special report focuses on the tragic aftermath of Diwali in Madhya Pradesh, where the open sale of illegal "carbide guns" resulted in severe eye injuries to over 180 people, predominantly children.
President Donald Trump joins Diwali celebrations at the White House, praising PM Modi as a great friend and discussing trade and peace. Prominent officials attend the event, emphasizing the growing bond between US and India.
US President Trump and PM Modi discuss trade, India's Russian oil imports, and regional issues in Diwali call; PM reiterates India-US partnership and anti-terror stance