India's top court banned traditional firecrackers in Delhi amid air quality concerns ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is scheduled to begin on Monday.

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.

Mainline retail - particularly non-corporate and traditional markets - contributed 85 per cent to the total trade, underscoring a powerful comeback of India's physical markets and small traders.

In his Diwali letter, PM Modi said India has emerged as a symbol of stability and sensitivity, citing Operation Sindoor, GST reforms, and the eradication of Naxalism

India’s Diwali 2025 wasn’t just a celebration—it was a statement. A reaffirmation of local enterprise, consumer confidence, and the enduring spirit of small traders powering the nation’s economy.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's Diwali greetings impressed Indian community in the US. He not only emphasised the significance of light in overcoming darkness but also expressed appreciation for the Indian community's contributions to the city's cultural vibrancy.

Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma provoked widespread backlash online on Monday after comparing Israel 's attacks and bombardment of Gaza to the Hindu festival of Diwali, a remark many social media users described as "depraved" and "inhumane".

As fireworks lit up India’s skies over the Diwali weekend, a thick haze crept across the border into Pakistan — blurring the line between celebration and suffocation.