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Firecrackers banned, tight rules rolled out for New Year events in Bengaluru

New Year celebrations at Bengaluru's MG Road, which drew more than 1 lakh people.

Published 216 days ago

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.

Published 274 days ago

'We missed this': Delhiites as green firecrackers sale begins ahead of Diwali

People buying green crackers as they go on sale in Delhi's Chandni Chowk in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Published 274 days ago

No ban on fireworks in Canada's Mississauga ahead of Diwali amid outcry

The decision to not ban firecrackers in Canada's Mississauga city was taken on earlier this week on Wednesday, October 15

Updated 275 days ago

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.

Updated 279 days ago

SC allows Delhi to celebrate Diwali with firecrackers, but there are rules

Bursting of crackers on the two days of Diwali is allowed from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm.

Updated 279 days ago

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

Published 282 days ago

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.

Published 283 days ago

SC signals rethink on crackers, allows production of green ones

(File photo)

Published 297 days ago

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

People light fire crackers during Diwali, the festival of lights

Updated 298 days ago

'If firecrackers are to be banned…': What SC said on Delhi elites and the poor

Top court was hearing a challenge against year-long ban applicable to the sale and manufacture of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR.

Updated 312 days ago

Supreme Court calls for pan-India cracker ban: Not just Delhi where 'elites' are

The ban on bursting, sale and manufacture of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has been in place since December 2024 following court’s orders.

Updated 312 days ago

Ghaziabad: Prohibitory orders imposed till October 24

Ghaziabad: Prohibitory orders imposed till October 24

Updated 329 days ago

DPCC urges Delhi public to report firecracker use

Manufacturing, selling and bursting o firecrackers is banned in Delhi. (HT Archive)

Published 372 days ago

Ban on drones, fire crackers in Una, Kullu

In a statement, district authorities said that the measure is taken in view of the heightened security concerns and the potential for panic or misinterpretation of explosive sounds during this critical period. (HT File)

Published 436 days ago

A blanket firecracker ban in NCR is absolutely essential: SC

A shopkeeper selling firecrackers in New Delhi ahead of Diwali. (AP File Photo)

Published 473 days ago

SC tells UP, Haryana to ban firecrackers

While the state of Rajasthan said it would also enforce a similar ban, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana expressed reluctance over a complete prohibition, prompting the bench to issue a judicial mandate. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 578 days ago

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt

A train approaches amid heavy smog on the Kotgaon railway track in Ghaziabad on Monday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated 616 days ago

SC nudges Delhi to decide on cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution

People burning firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali at Pandav Nagar area in New Delhi on October 31 (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated 617 days ago

SC seeks responses of Delhi govt, police over flouting of firecracker ban

The court directed the Delhi government and the police commissioner to file separate responses. (ANI)

Published 624 days ago

'Why ban on firecrackers was not followed?': SC to Delhi government, police

Supreme Court of India (Sanjay Sharma)

Updated 624 days ago

Delhi pollution: Air remains toxic. What is the AQI of national capital today?

Delhi's AQI reading of 296 recorded at 7 am.

Published 626 days ago

AQI better than expected because most people didn’t burst firecrackers: Rai

Rashtrapati Bhavan is pictured on a hazy morning in New Delhi. (REUTERS)

Updated 627 days ago

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.

Updated 627 days ago

Firecracker ban flouted, toxic pollutants cover city

Delhi’s air quality is likely to be the worst post-Diwali since 2021. (ANI)

Updated 627 days ago

Air quality plummets as Delhi residents flout firecracker ban

People burst crackers on the occasion of Diwali at Pandav Nagar in New Delhi on October 31.

Published 627 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal day before Diwali: 'Don't burst crackers. Koi ehsaan nahi…’

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Updated 628 days ago

Delhi pollution: Ahead of Diwali, 79 cases filed, 19,005 kg firecrackers seized

On Tuesday, Gopal Rai reviewed the enforcement of the firecracker ban during a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat. (File)

Published 629 days ago

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ day after 2nd stage Grap was invoked

An air quality index (AQI) of 318 (very poor) was recorded at 9am on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published 637 days ago

Can't allow sale of firecrackers: Delhi HC

Can't allow sale of firecrackers: Delhi HC

Published 638 days ago

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