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Explosion at suspected illegal firecracker unit in MP, several feared dead

Blast erupted in a factory in Madhya Pradesh.
india news
Updated on May 14, 2026 01:48 pm IST

Vishu celebrations turn fatal for Kerala man as cracker explodes in his hand

Police said Dileep lit a cracker while holding others in his other hand.
india news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 11:52 am IST

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis orders inquiry into Nagpur explosives factory blast

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident, expressing his condolences and ensuring prompt medical care for the injured.
india news
Published on Mar 01, 2026 03:26 pm IST

Indian man stunned as Dubai ground turns spotless overnight after Diwali

After Diwali celebrations in Dubai, an Indian man posted a video appreciating cleaners for clearing fireworks waste overnight.
trending
Published on Oct 27, 2025 06:02 pm IST

Video: Mumbai woman’s hair catches fire as Diwali firecracker bursts too close

The video of the incident was captured on camera.
trending
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 02:59 pm IST

British YouTuber's firecracker stunt injures Indian girl: 'All costs were paid'

UK streamer Sam Pepper (R) accused of injuring a girl with a firecracker.
trending
Updated on Oct 23, 2025 09:00 pm IST

2 more years for Delhi to be breathable: BJP MP's big remark amid pollution woes

A commuter with his face covered in cloth rides along a bridge across river Yamuna in New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 03:40 pm IST

5 Tech alternatives to fireworks for a vibrant and fun Diwali 2025

Check out these five safe and fun tech alternatives to fireworks this Diwali.
technology
Published on Oct 20, 2025 07:00 am IST

Mumbai surgeon shares 5essential tips to handle burn injuries for a safe Diwali

Firecrackers injuries happen every Diwali, and knowing how to deal with them can help in first aid.
health
Updated on Oct 20, 2025 12:03 am IST

Firecracker vendors go for discreet home deliveries in Delhi amid licence hassle

Firecracker sales in Delhi-NCR are allowed only from October 18 to 20. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
delhi news
Published on Oct 18, 2025 02:35 am IST

Big bang theory: The intriguing history of fireworks

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A depiction of early experiments in China. First it was discovered that air pockets in the bamboo stalk explode with heat. When gunpowder was invented, the two were then combined. Paper wrapping came much later. (Adobe Stock)
art culture
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 10:47 pm IST

Delhi fire service boosts readiness as city decks up for Diwali. Check details

Quick response vehicles would be kept on standby from 5 pm to 12 am on both days to handle emergencies swiftly.
delhi news
Published on Oct 17, 2025 10:27 am IST

What's allowed and what's not as Supreme Court allows green crackers on Diwali

Additional beat staff and enforcement teams will take immediate action in case of any breach, where illegal stocks of firecrackers would be seized and violations would result in heavy penalties.
india news
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 09:35 am IST

Illegal firecracker sale tightens grip on Delhi

Firecrackers on sale near Jama Masjid on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
delhi news
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 04:35 am IST

Delhi Diwali: Supreme Court's nod to green crackers draws mixed reactions

Several Delhiites have been overjoyed at the thought of being able to burst crackers this Diwali, without worrying about any legal implications.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Oct 15, 2025 05:00 pm IST

Delhi allows sale of firecrackers during Diwali: timings, rules

Under the new guidelines, firecrackers may be burst only during two daily time slots—between 6 am and 7 am, and again from 8 pm to 10 pm—over four days from October 18 to 21.
delhi news
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 03:36 pm IST

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

The Supreme Court said crackers from outside Delhi-NCR cannot be sold here, and if found, sellers' licences will be suspended.
india news
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 03:02 pm IST

Cracker ban set to go for now, here's how Delhi govt is prepping for Diwali

Over a week ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government has sought to lift the ban on firecrackers, informing the court in an affidavit about several measures it has planned
india news
Published on Oct 12, 2025 09:01 am IST

Delhi and the firecracker debate go back a long way: A 1961 redux

On Friday, the Supreme Court said that it will lift the ban for the “time being”. “However, we will confine it to certain time limits,” it said.
india news
Published on Oct 11, 2025 06:05 pm IST

Delhi banks on ‘green crackers’ this Diwali: What are they? The risks they pose

Green crackers release a reduced amount of harmful pollutants.
india news
Published on Oct 11, 2025 09:19 pm IST

Six dead, two injured in fire at Andhra crackers manufacturing unit

Fire Incident in Konasheema in cracker manufacturing unit.
india news
Updated on Oct 08, 2025 05:31 pm IST

SC permits manufacturing of green firecrackers in Delhi NCR, bars sale

People light fire crackers during Diwali, the festival of lights
india news
Updated on Sept 26, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Police arrest owner of Gujarat firecracker factory where blast left 21 dead

The blast at the firecracker warehouse led to a blaze and collapse of the building in Gujarat's Banaskantha district.
india news
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:59 am IST

On camera, teen lights up firecracker inside Gandhi statue's mouth in Hyderabad

The viral video shows a teen burning a firecracker stuck to the mouth of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Hyderabad.
trending
Published on Nov 04, 2024 11:03 am IST

Delhi woman told to ‘leave the country’ over post on dog’s fireworks anxiety

A Delhi pet owner shared her dog's distress during Diwali fireworks, sparking online debate.
trending
Published on Nov 03, 2024 04:42 pm IST

IIT Dhanbad students launch dustbin in the air with Diwali rocket. Watch

IIT students celebrated Diwali creatively, launching a dustbin with firework
trending
Published on Nov 02, 2024 05:16 pm IST

Mob attacks family for bursting firecrackers in Faridabad

A mob with sticks and stones attacked a family in Faridabad for bursting firecrackers (Representational image)
india news
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 12:40 am IST

20-year-old man killed over bursting of crackers in Mumbai; five held

20-year-old man killed over bursting of crackers in Mumbai; five held
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 03:17 pm IST

Delhi Fire Dept records highest Diwali emergency calls in 10 years; 3 dead

People light firecrackers during the celebrations to mark Diwali in New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 09:53 am IST

Pollution-free Diwali: 5 ways to celebrate this Diwali without crackers

This Diwali, celebrate the festival by opting for pollution-free alternatives.
festivals
Published on Oct 30, 2024 06:07 pm IST
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