PM Narendra Modi may visit China border for Diwali celebration with Army, ITBP jawans
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand on October 20 - for the second time in less than five months - and may celebrate this year's Diwali with the troops there.
Oct 17, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Gold sales likely to remain buoyant despite GST hiccups
Gold prices in India traded at a premium this week for the first time in more than three months after a spurt in purchases.
Oct 17, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
Threat of crop-burning smog across North India, NGT to hear cases today
The Green Panel had asked the Center and the Ministry of Agriculture to respond to its concerns regarding the threats posed to the environment by stubble burning.
Oct 17, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
October 17, 2017: News at a glance
Here is what is making headlines on October 17, 2017
Oct 17, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate first All India Institute of Ayurveda today
Modelled on the lines of AIIMS, the institute offers MD/MS in Ayurveda and PhD courses
Even in worst-case scenario, repetition of Diwali 2016 pollution unlikely: SAFAR
Delhi faced its worst air pollution and smog in 17 years the following day after Diwali 2016, with unabated and unchecked stubble burning in neighbouring states being coupled with additional emissions from Diwali firecrackers bought the PM2.5 volume to over 600 units.
Oct 17, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
Ahead of Diwali 2017, Maharashtra bus services hit by MSRTC strike
Ahead of Diwali 2017, MSRTC employees went strike affected lakhs of passengers in the state
Oct 17, 2017, 08:40 AM IST
Mumbai rains threaten Diwali washout, Twitter compares it to the ex who refuses to move on
While most are feeling upset for having been forced to stay indoors, Twitter users seem to be having their share of fun.
Oct 17, 2017, 08:37 AM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Check out current gold prices in major Indian cities
Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables and is largely celebrated in North and West India.
Oct 17, 2017, 08:27 AM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Jewellers line up discounts, freebies to lure buyers
This will be the first Diwali after the November 8, 2016 note-ban announcement.
Oct 17, 2017, 07:06 AM IST
Diwali 2017: Go green, celebrate the festival of lights in these 5 eco-friendly ways
Keeping the increasing air pollution in mind and the consequential impact on people's health, the Supreme Court ordered a ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 1.
Oct 16, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Short on cash? 10 items under Rs 100 for good fortune
Dhanteras 2017 is celebrated a day before Diwali
Oct 16, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Gold price remains range-bound ahead of Dhanteras
Gold of 99.9 percent and 99.5 percent purity ruled flat at Rs 30,850 and Rs 30,700 per 10 gram, respectively.
Oct 16, 2017, 14:59 PM IST
Diwali 2017: Lakshmi Pujan Tithi, Timings and Vidhi
Beautiful rangoli made of flowers/ colours and other decorative items adorn the threshold of the house and torans or door hangings enhance the beauty of the entrance.
Oct 16, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath plans mega Diwali in Ayodhya
Yogi Adityanath tells Zee News that the celebrations have no connection with the Ramjanmabhoomi dispute and that it is a matter of pride to connect with Ayodhya's illustrious past.
Oct 16, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Diwali 2017: Will Delhi choke again despite Diwali firecracker ban?
According to a study, people in Delhi smoke 30 cigarettes in a day – that's how polluted the air is at present.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:57 AM IST
Dhanteras and Diwali 2017: How delivery boys are breaking back to deliver your happiness
Most e-commerce companies pay between Rs 14 and Rs 18 per delivery. Most delivery boys - usually in their 20s and 30s - are handing over 200 packages a day by 8 in the evening this Diwali season. Any delay and some customers promptly complain to companies. Life before Diwali, therefore, is not all festive.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Diwali 2017: Tales associated with the festival of lights
People soak in the colours of festivities by getting dressed in new bright clothes, fine jewellery and complimenting accessories.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
Diwali boom on Dalal Street: Sensex hits all-time high of 32,687.32, Nifty at new peak
The NSE index Nifty was trading up by 71.50 points, or 0.70 percent, at 10,238.95 after making its new high of 10,242.45 in intra-day trade early.
Oct 16, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Shraddha Kapoor trolled for supporting a cracker free diwali — Watch video
The Supreme Court recently banned the sale of crackers in Delhi-NCR. Showing her support to the ban, actress Juhi Chawla took to Twitter and hailed Supreme Court's decision. Like Juhi, a number of Bollywood stars supported the ban including the much-talented Shraddha Kapoor.
Oct 14, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
