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.

Thick smog is blanketing New Delhi after Diwali celebrations with fireworks sent air pollution levels soaring.

Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, one of Hinduism's most significant and widely observed festivals.

A move to use "green" firecrackers during Diwali appeared not to have made a difference for pollution in India's capital.

Over 60 children in Bhopal were hospitalised after injuries from banned calcium carbide guns during Diwali. Despite Mohan Yadav’s directive, the devices were widely sold, causing outrage.

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Millions across India lit up their homes and streets as the country celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. The annual celebration, one of Indias biggest festivals, brings together families, friends and communities in a spirit of joy.

Indians splurged nearly 68 billion dollars this Diwali, marking the biggest festive shopping season ever, according to trade group CAIT. The surge in consumer spending was boosted by recent GST cuts and easing inflation ahead of the celebrations.

Cues from the non-deliverable forward market suggest that the Indian rupee will open higher on Thursday, with traders watching for developments on a potential U.S.-India trade deal.

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival