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Government and Policy

From West Bengal to Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab: Ahead of Diwali, state govts launch ‘crackdown’ against traders for selling firecrackers

OpIndia Staff -
Following the arbitrary firecrackers ban announced by the state governments, the respective police forces have been ruthlessly acting against small businessmen and traders
News Reports

Despite Coronavirus pandemic, PM Modi keeps up the tradition of spending Diwali with our Jawans, reaches Longewala post in Rajasthan

OpIndia Staff -
PM Modi, who celebrates Diwali each year with Army Jawans, has decided to continue the practice, even in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.
News Reports

Yogi to rescue: Orders immediate release of firecrackers trader manhandled by police, sends senior officials with sweets to meet daughter

OpIndia Staff -
Amid the firecrackers ban during Diwali in some districts of Uttar Pradesh, the state police started a drive to take action against illegal sales of the firecrackers.
World

While China whines about economics, Taiwan tugs on heart strings: Here is how China and Taiwan wishes Hindus on Diwali

OpIndia Staff -
The Global Times claimed that Diwali is "originally a symbol of light" but without the LED light manufactured in China, it will become "dark".
News Reports

After 500 years, Lord Ram’s Janmabhoomi lights up on Diwali: Yogi govt illuminate Ayodhya with 6,06,569 diyas

OpIndia Staff -
Uttar Pradesh government has prepared a website where virtual lamps can be lit by devotees to celebrate Diwali in Ayodhya
News Reports

After falling from Left’s grace since sanctioning prosecution against Islamist Umar Khalid, Kejriwal proceeds to display soft Hindutva, that too, on Republic TV

OpIndia Staff -
Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the public to watch him do Diwali puja on Saturday evening which will be broadcast live
News Reports

Telangana: Fire Workers association moves Supreme Court against HC order that imposed firecrackers ban

OpIndia Staff -
The association contented that the High Court order had caused immense financial difficulties to fireworks vendors especially because firecrackers were a seasonal business and heavy investments were made for it.
News Reports

This Diwali, India goes ‘Atmanirbhar’ as governments, brands go vocal for local with #Local4Diwali. Read how

OpIndia Staff -
This Diwali, PM Modi has urged people to go 'vocal for local' and buy local and promote local businesses.
News Reports

NGT could destroy local cracker industry even as politicians preach ‘vocal for local’, orders severe Diwali restrictions nationwide

OpIndia Staff -
The order passed by the NGT will end up affecting the livelihoods of lakhs of people employed in the firecracker industry.
Social Media

‘Tanishq, you failed to understand the essence of Diwali’: Here is how netizens reacted to the dull, bizarre ad

Dibakar Dutta -
Social media users criticised the Tanishq ad for being 'preachy' while failing to capture the joy and excitement of Diwali.
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