The Supreme Court has allowed the bursting of approved green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, ahead of Diwali 2026, but has imposed strict conditions on manufacturers, sellers and consumers, according to PTI.The court directed authorities to ensure that only certified green crackers are manufactured and sold.Diwaliwill be celebrated on November 8 this year. The temporary relaxation comes…
A fire broke out at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday night, sending towering flames into the sky and triggering panic in the surrounding industrial area. While reports of an explosion prompted concern among residents, HPCL sources indicated that a tank explosion was considered unlikely. Police confirmed that no casualties had been reported.Videos circulating…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has landed in a political controversy after removing a video featuring actor Dia Mirza from its pollution-awareness campaign for Diwali. The video, which urged people to avoid activities that contribute to air and noise pollution, was taken down hours after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her participation.Mirza has since questioned the criticism directed…
