A man died and another was critically injured in a firecracker explosion at St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Kadathy, Muvattupuzha. Police register case against three, including a priest. Read the full details.
Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi demands a complete ban on firecrackers across India to combat air pollution, stating those who burst them are 'anti-national'. Read her strong stance.
Two teenage guest workers from Assam were charred to death in a fire at an illegal firecracker fuse manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar. Police have arrested the owner, a DMK functionary, and a supervisor. Read the full investigation details.
Residents in Venezuela report loud noises and a column of smoke, with visuals suggesting a possible airplane incident. Authorities are investigating the cause. Read for the latest details.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Bengaluru City Police implements AI technology to detect illegal firecracker bursting after 10 pm, enforcing Supreme Court orders to reduce air pollution. Learn how innovation tackles environmental concerns.
Two workers dead, five critically injured including owner in Barabanki firecracker factory explosion. Factory had valid license until March 2026. Investigation ongoing.
Tragic explosion at illegal firecracker unit in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki claims 2 lives, leaves 3 critically injured. Police investigation underway.
Massive explosion at illegal firecracker factory in Barabanki's Sarai Barai village claims 2 lives, leaves 3 fighting for their lives. Rescue operations continue.
Families gather at LNJP Hospital to claim bodies of Delhi firecracker unit blast victims. Tragedy claims 11 lives, leaves community in mourning. Read full coverage.
Tragedy strikes Hoshiarpur as a 65-year-old woman dies after being crushed between vehicles during a violent clash between two groups. Police investigation underway.
Delhi's air quality debate heats up as BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva delivers a fiery response to AAP's Rakhi Birla over firecracker regulations, turning the Diwali discussion into a political fireworks display.
Mumbai experienced unexpected rainfall after Diwali, temporarily clearing air pollution. Environmental activist Sumaira Abdulali explains why this isn't a sustainable solution and calls for stronger action against firecrackers.