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.

New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted cities, and the celebrations for the festival of Diwali herald its worst months as cooler air laden with smog is trapped over the city, reducing visibility and raising serious health risks for the more than 30 million people who live in the capital and its metropolitan region.

Fireworks celebrating the Hindu festival filled the air in the Indian capital with smoke and fine particles, sending pollution soaring to hazardous levels.

Actors Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan, among others, shared glimpses of their Diwali celebration on social media. A mix of family moments, traditional attire and festival wishes marked their celebrations.

Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.

“It’s hard for him to eat a lot; it weighs on his stomach," revealed Gilboa-Dalal's brother. The brother of freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal said Sunday that Guy is struggling to eat after nearly two years in captivity, describing stomach pain when he tries to eat more than small portions and recounting abuse he survived in Gaza.

Priyanka Chopra reveals her daughter Malti Marie, 3, had a Diwali party and jokes it was "lit" by sharing a photo from the event on Instagram.

Former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh, known for his outspoken criticism of the Taliban and Pakistan’s influence in the region, extended Diwali greetings to Indians and Hindus worldwide, but with a pointed reminder.

The most auspicious festival of the year Diwali 2025 is finally here. The Festival of Lights is the perfect time to share joy and warmth with loved ones. Dive into the best wishes, heartfelt greetings and festive messages for family and friends.