The death toll in the explosion and subsequent blaze at a firecracker-making unit in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district has risen to 17 even as police on Tuesday registered a case of culpable homicide against the factory's owners.
Prayers were followed by music and dance and a spectacular display of lights, firecrackers and floating lanterns. Diwali is celebrated in a number of British cities.
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A report by parliamentary standing committee on commerce noted that Indian industry was getting decimated by China dumping its cheap products in India.
He was arrested on Monday for placing the box containing explosive substance used in firecrackers mixed with soil and stones at Mohmedia complex.
Millions of French soccer fans were delirious with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win soccer's World Cup in a pulsating final in Moscow that sparked ecstatic scenes from Paris to Marseille and beyond.
Brief reports of Premier League matches on Saturday.
France began dreaming of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after Les Bleus on Tuesday defeated Belgium to reach the final
Three of those killed were charred beyond recognition, an official said.
'Piyush Goyal is the chief and it is always the chief who is considered to be responsible.'
Three people were killed and several injured in different incidents of fire since Diwali evening till early Wednesday morning.
It is not only Mumbai's Dalal Street that is witnessing firecrackers on its skies in the run-up to Diwali, markets across the world tend to soar higher during the festival days -- be it Christmas in the United States or the Rio festival in Brazil.\n
New Delhi's overall air quality index read 456 at 4 pm, up from 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday.
Vineet Kumar had changed several hard disks before the search operation at its headquarters in Sirsa.
Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.
Vinay Kumar, who led Karnataka to its seventh Ranji Trophy title, said his team's goal is to dominate Indian cricket for the next ten years.
Around 8 pm, the singer took to the stage amid a stunning display of fireworks, and the crowds went into a frenzy.
Kejriwal announced the odd-even scheme as part of the seven-point 'Parali Pradushan' action plan that also includes mass distribution of anti-pollution masks, mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on the roads, tree plantation, and special plans for 12 pollution hotspots in the city.
A minor explosion took place outside the camp office of the National Investigation Agency, which is probing the Burdwan blast case, in Salt Lake area on Monday evening.
Police said the exact death toll could not be ascertained, as the victims were blown to pieces.
Mehbooba was campaigning on the outskirts of Srinagar for the coming civic elections.
Houses were aglitter with myriad of lights as people across the country celebrated the festival of lights with firecrackers, frenetic shopping and prayers.
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Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday reacted strongly against Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah's 'crackers in Pakistan' remark, saying it was an insult to the people of Bihar.
'In a fraction of a second everything started...'
Gandhi who visited the accident site and also met the injured, promised to do "whatever is possible" to provide succour to those affected by the massive tragedy.
The buzz in the markets in predictable. From lights to fireworks to sweets to flowers, people across the country are gearing up for Diwali.
Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced
Despite facing stiff opposition, two candidates from the ruling party in Bihar, the Janata Dal-United, have won the Rajya Sabha by-polls with the support of the Rashtriya Janata Dal party.
Harjot Singh Narula lists 5 lessons Diwali teaches you about your financial future
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