The reason, experts say, was the relatively warm weather which helped disperse the pollutants quickly

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicated that PM2.5 levels peaked at 488 micrograms per cubic meter after Diwali, when...

Experts say dog-bite cases usually increase during Diwali as street dogs get aggressive due to noise and smoke from firecrackers.

Delhi residents woke to thick grey haze as air quality turned 'very poor' post-Diwali. Many burst firecrackers beyond the Supreme Court's limit....

Delhi's Diwali celebrations saw a dangerous rise in air pollution. The city faced a dense smog, impacting health severely. Experts warn this is a...

The spike in pollution is largely attributed to post-Diwali firecrackers, vehicular emissions, and weather conditions that trap smog in the National...

Diwali celebrations in Lucknow led to over 1,000 injuries from firecrackers, with hospitals treating many, including a critically burned 10-year-old...

Indian comedian-actor Vir Das is unsure why firecrackers are burnt during Diwali, given that most people are aware of their hazardous impact on the...

India's peak power demand during Diwali saw a slight decrease this year, a departure from the usual festival surge. While Monday's peak reached...