Kanpur New Year panic sparked by firecrackers, not bombs
A Kanpur trader's car was damaged by a stray firecracker on New Year's night, causing initial bomb scare. Police investigation clarifies incident, detains youths. Read the full story.
A Kanpur trader's car was damaged by a stray firecracker on New Year's night, causing initial bomb scare. Police investigation clarifies incident, detains youths. Read the full story.
Two minor boys from Assam were charred to death in a fire at an illegal firecracker fuse manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar. The owners had permission for a water plant but ran a hazardous unit employing minors. Read the full investigation details.
A New Year's celebration in Bhopal's Kamla Nagar turned violent after a dispute over firecrackers. Six youths were injured, one critically. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
A 44-year-old manager in Pune's Talegaon MIDC lost Rs 70.7 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam. Cybercrooks promised high returns, then vanished. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
A major fire erupted at a licensed firecracker shop in Pune's Kalewadi. 10 fire tenders battled for an hour to control it. All patients from a nearby hospital were safely evacuated. Read the full report.
A 9-year-old boy suffered leg burns from illegal firecrackers near Adyar river. Chennai police arrested a man from MGR Nagar and seized 200 crude crackers. Details inside.
A major fire near Venkataramana temple in Kundapur gutted three shops. SP Hariram Shankar cited a short circuit. No casualties. Illegal firecracker storage found.
Three masked men, one brandishing a gun, robbed a jewellery store in Hunsur, Mysuru. Police launch manhunt after the daring daytime heist caught on CCTV.
Christmas Eve in Kolkata saw firecracker celebrations with high compliance but violations in some areas. Police intervened as environmentalists warn of pollution. Read the full report.
Dipak Ijardar apologises after arrest for causing traffic jam by bursting firecrackers on a public road for son's birthday in Surat. Details on the viral incident and past controversies.
Surat police book land developer Dipak Ijardar for bursting firecrackers in a public place during his son's birthday, violating prohibitory orders. Read the full details of the case.
Two workers died after an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Sangli's Bhalavani village. Police have filed a case against the landowner for negligence. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad police restrict firecracker bursting to 35 minutes on Christmas & New Year's Eve. Only green crackers allowed; strict bans near silent zones. Full details inside.
Annapurna Bhandar, a legendary sweet shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk since 1929, closes its doors on Dec 31 after a legal dispute. Read about its rich history and the impact on loyal customers.
A tragic explosion at a licensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district claims a worker's life. Police investigation underway to determine the cause. Read the full report.
A tragic fire at a Goa nightclub in Arpora killed 25 people. Officials arrested staff and seek owners for culpable homicide. Read the full investigation details.
A young couple died of suffocation after a fire broke out in their grocery shop in Delhi's Tikri Kalan. Police suspect a short circuit caused the blaze. Read the full details.
A 25-year-old man was injured in Ghaziabad's Masuri after a blast at his illegal home-based firecracker unit. Police have registered an FIR against three individuals. Read the full details.
A van carrying factory workers to a Sivakasi firecracker unit overturned in Virudhunagar district. One worker died on the spot, five were injured. Police have registered a case against the driver.
Police intervened at Vagator beach to stop a group bursting firecrackers near an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site. Locals warn of repeated threats to the eco-sensitive zone. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation approves 25% rent reduction for commercial properties failing to attract buyers after multiple auctions. New policy aims to boost occupancy.
Massive fire erupts at plastic recycling godown in Jhansi's Rai Vihar Colony. 12 fire tenders, including Army units, control blaze. No casualties reported. Read full details.
Tragic fire in South Delhi's Tigri Extension claims 4 lives, including building owner. Police investigation underway to determine cause of blaze that started in footwear shop.
Three women allegedly stole five salwar kameez outfits from a Chandlodia shop by hiding them in trial room. Sola police registered theft case after CCTV revealed the crime.
A leopard was safely rescued from a Jaipur shop after a dramatic late-night operation involving forest officials and police. The big cat had entered a commercial area, creating panic.
Telangana High Court Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized rapid liquor shop expansion, suggesting state needs new name. Hearing petition against wine shop in residential area.
Telangana High Court judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid expansion of liquor outlets while hearing a petition against a wine shop in residential area. Read more about the court's strong observations.
Vigilant villagers in Pargaon near Pune thwarted an interstate gang's jewellery shop robbery attempt, capturing two suspects. Police investigation reveals organized crime network operating across states.
Amritsar administration orders closure of liquor, meat, and tobacco shops along Nagar Kirtan procession routes. Temporary restrictions ensure peaceful religious observances.
As Delhi's air turns toxic each Diwali, evidence shows firecrackers cause dangerous pollution spikes. It's time to reimagine the festival with light, not haze. Protect public health now.