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.

Suhana Khan wowed fans with her glamorous Diwali pictures, sharing festive selfies with friends Ananya Panday and Navya Naveli Nanda. The Shah Rukh Khan daughter looked stunning in a red and yellow kalidar lehenga,

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

“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.

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.

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.

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.

The Indian stock market will remain closed for normal trading today, 21 October 2025, on account of Diwali 2025. The stock exchanges - BSE and NSE - along with the commodity exchanges - MCX and NCDEX - have declared a trading holiday today on account of Diwali 2025.