This Diwali, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) hit a new milestone with record transactions worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore in a single day. October saw an average of 695 million daily UPI transactions, up 6% from September. Festive...

South Africa, home to one of the largest Indian communities on the African continent, celebrated Diwali with grandeur and joy. Thousands gathered at the BAPS Mandir in Johannesburg to mark the Festival of Lights, showcasing vibrant...

US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on and extended his warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans on the occasion.

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the White House, extending warm wishes to the Indian-American community. During the event, he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great friend." PM Modi also shared his Diwali...

It's the first day of Diwali. Ruby Darhela, co-owner of Mithai and Co., breaks down the significance of sweets for the festival and where to find the best ones in Metro Vancouver.

Fireworks, stubble burning, and cool weather combined to push the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the “severe” category in many parts of the city.

Despite a ban on firecrackers, celebrations continued, leaving the capital blanketed in...

India is experiencing a Diwali gifting boom — but with a meaningful twist.

From eco-friendly hampers and handmade goods to personalized gifts and charitable donations, 2025 has brought a fresh wave of conscious, creative gifting...

The festival of Diwali, or Deepavali, is being celebrated by B.C.'s South Asian community this week, in a popular celebration that is known as the festival of lights. Shiva Reddy, a sommelier and On The Coast's food and wine columnist,...

Diwali 2025 sees a major shift in gifting trends, with 74% of gifts purchased online. The festival of lights embraces digital shopping, making gifting easier and more meaningful.

After months of bliss, financial markets have started to turn extremely volatile. After the crash on friday last week, a subsequent reversal saw markets oscillate between gains and losses. Despite asian markets rising today, six days of...

The Air Quality Index (AQI) around India Gate was recorded at 269, in the 'Poor' category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

More brands of pistachio products are being recalled stemming from a national investigation linking the nuts to salmonella. So far more than 100 linked cases of the illness have been confirmed in Canada.

Londoners celebrated at Diwali on the Square which included 200 dancers performing in the centre of Trafalgar Square, followed by performances from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan speaks at the Diwali on the Square event at Trafalgar Square, London, on Sunday. <b<br/>r/>

He delivered a message of positivity despite people across the UK and world trying 'to divide communities'.

Londoners celebrated at Diwali on the Square which included 200 dancers performing in the centre of Trafalgar Square, followed by performances from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

Councillors at Mississauga city hall are considering a ban on fireworks due to noise bylaw complaints rising year over year, in particular for celebrations like Diwali and Canada Day. CBC’s Lane Harrison has the details.

Diwali is the Indian festival of lights celebrated by over 1 billion people each year between October and November.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech about GST reforms, said, "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you... Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST... We are bringing next-generation...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you... Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST... We are bringing next-generation GST reforms. This will reduce the...

Thousands flocked to London’s Trafalgar Square at the weekend to join in the Diwali celebrations.



One of the major festivals in Hinduism, Diwali is also known as the festival of lights and signifies the...

Ayodhya marked its seventh 'Deepotsav' or Diwali celebration, hosted by the UP government. The ongoing construction of the Ram Temple was adorned for the occasion, and worshippers prayed to Lord Ram at the Ram Janamabhoomi

The day after Diwali, Delhi, and nearby cities experienced hazardous air quality due to widespread firecracker use, violating the ban in NCR. Real-time air monitoring platforms reported an alarming AQI, exceeding 500 and reaching as high...

Millions of people took to the streets of India yesterday to celebrate Diwali, with the celebration also breaking a Guinness world record for the most lighting lamps in such a large number.

New Delhi, as usual, takes the top spot while Mumbai comes sixth with an AQI of 157, followed by Kolkata with an AQI of 154.