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TN This Week: Rains Damages Crops, Pollution Peaks After Diwali
06 Nov 2021
About 2,000 cases were registered by police across Tamil Nadu against those who violated the directives to contain pollution on Diwali. Chennai’s air and noise pollution levels dropped to hazardous…
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'Goli Maro' Slogan Echoes at Anti-Namaz Site in Gurugram
06 Nov 2021
Hindutva Group protested against Muslims offering Friday prayers in the presence of BJP leader Kapil Mishra.
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AQI Breaches 999, Capital Struggles to Breathe Morning After Diwali
05 Nov 2021
Delhi’s air quality index, which stood at 382 at 4 PM yesterday, entered the severe zone around 8 PM as low temperature and wind speed allowed the accumulation of firecracker pollutants.
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MP: Muslim Tent Worker Jailed for Allegedly Putting Black Cloth Atop Temple in Sagar Town
26 Oct 2021
The man's brother said like previous years, Sageer had been hired to illuminate the temple and an adjacent jewellery shop for Diwali and had been working there for the past two days.
PTI
COVID-19: Too Early to say India in Endemic Stage, say Scientists
23 Oct 2021
Giving hope that a big wave is unlikely, experts caution as the festive season peaks with Diwali just days ahead, calling for focus on ensuring that all those with one dose get the second dose…
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Fabindia Removes Diwali Ad After Trolling From Right Wing Groups, Politicians on Twitter
19 Oct 2021
Several social media users urged for a boycott of the company, claiming that the Urdu phrase had been used to hurt religious sentiments of the Hindu community.
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Tamil Nadu: At Least Seven Killed in Explosion at Fireworks Factory
04 Sep 2020
The unit reportedly had a stock of fireworks from earlier; nine persons had reached the factory’s premises to begin work in preparation for the Diwali season.
IANS
SC Allows Bursting of Only Green Firecrackers, Online Sales Banned
23 Oct 2018
On Diwali, firecrackers can be burst between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m, says court. Area police officer made liable for compliance.