Power consumption on Diwali defies trend this time; peak demand dips

On Tuesday, the peak power demand met recorded at 176.50 GW, while the consumption stood at 3,862 MUs.

Day after Diwali, Delhi gasps for air amid toxic haze

According to a CPCB, Delhi's AQI was 'very poor', with a reading of 352 at 8 AM. It was 346 at 5 AM, 347 at 6 AM and 351 at 7 AM

Sale of green firecrackers begins in Delhi; traders upbeat

Traders who had applied for licences to sell eco-friendly firecrackers received approvals earlier in the day. 

The sweet artisans: the people who keep Delhi’s Diwali glowing

From halwais who craft mithai masterpieces to electricians and potters who light up homes, meet the silent workforce that keeps the capital glowing during the festival of lights

Diwali 2025: Delhi traders begin stocking green crackers

The sale of green crackers will be permitted from October 18 to 21, while their use will be restricted to specific hours on the day before Diwali and on the day of the festival.

Animal activists fear rise in cruelty as Delhi prepares to celebrate Diwali with green crackers

While animal experts agree that green crackers are a step forward for the environment, they emphasise that green does not mean safe for animals.

Mini Magic Diwali Fest: A day of family-friendly activities

The fest will feature a variety of interactive workshops and children’s activities, including DIY diya and lantern making, storytelling sessions, clay art, animal feeding

SC permits sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali

No crackers from outside Delhi-NCR can be sold here and if found, the licences of sellers will be suspended, it added.