India's top court cracked down on fireworks amid air-quality concerns in Delhi. LONDON -- As Indians prepare for Diwali, the prominent Hindu festival of lights set to begin on Monday, during which ...

Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter. New Delhi was engulfed by hazardous smog as air quality levels plummeted after India’s national capital celebrated the festival of Diwali ...

A move to use "green" firecrackers appeared not to have made a difference. LONDON -- As the celebrations of the Diwali festival come to an end, the city of New Delhi faces air quality in the "very ...

NEW DELHI — Thick smog blanketed India’s capital Tuesday, a day after millions celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks that sent air pollution soaring to hazardous levels. Revelers in ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...

LONDON -- As Indians prepare for Diwali, the prominent Hindu festival of lights set to begin on Monday, during which many celebrants will be bursting firecrackers for almost three days, officials in ...

India Pollution People walk in the morning near the India Gate monument amidst morning smog a day after Diwali festival in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 ...