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Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the natural farming exhibition and attended the South India National Farming Summit here. PM Modi met and interacted with local farmers, and inspected the exhibition, which showcased various agricultural products, along with a corner for showing growth of plants and crops. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and others. Also Read | Urmila Unni Joins BJP: Popul ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 17: Bulkcorp International Limited (NSE - BULKCORP), one of the leading manufacturers of food-grade FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), is pleased to announce the unaudited results of H1 FY26. Also Read | 'People Are Making Their Own Assumptions': Aishwarya Sharma BLASTS Trolls Spreading False Bullying Stories Amid Divorce Rumours With Neil Bhatt (View Post). Key H1 FY26 Financial Highlights Total Income of ₹ 3380.47 Lakhs, YoY growth of 27.61% ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17 (ANI): Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with cosnova Beauty, the Germany-based global cosmetics company, to bring 'essence', Europe's No. 1 cosmetics brand by units sold, to the Indian market. According to a joint statement on Monday, the collaboration strengthens RRL's growing beauty portfolio and will introduce essence's vibrant range of high-quality, affordable, and cruelty-free makeup products to c ...Read More >
PNN Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 17: Bulkcorp International Limited (NSE - BULKCORP), one of the leading manufacturers of food-grade FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), is pleased to announce the unaudited results of H1 FY26. Key H1 FY26 Financial Highlights Total Income of ₹ 3380.47 Lakhs, YoY growth of 27.61% EBITDA of ₹ 356.64 Lakhs, YoY growth of 23.26% PAT of ₹ 180.21 Lakhs, YoY growth of 29.51% Diluted EPS (₹) of ₹ 2.40, YoY growth of 6.19 % Commenting on the dev ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The lush green mangroves that largely remained untouched in Gorai and Dahisar will now be part of mangrove parks. The one in Gorai is likely to open on November 15, while work is still underway in Dahisar. Apart from the mangrove parks, the project in Gorai will also feature an integrated tourism hub with a Vintage Car Museum, a Wax Museum, and a Historical Event Museum. The Mangrove Cell is developing the mangrove parks, while the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is d ...Read More >
India is moving towards becoming a fuel exporter. This shift is powered by increased production and use of ethanol, methanol, and green hydrogen. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted this during an event. He also emphasized the government's focus on road safety and modern infrastructure development. This strategy aims to create jobs and boost India's economy. Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation, driven by the gr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 31 (ANI) Marking the state's 25-year history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Chhattisgarh's new Vidhan Sabha building and lay foundation stones for a series of developmental projects worth over Rs 14,260 crore across key sectors such as roads, industry, healthcare, and energy on November 1. The state's legislative assembly, which began functioning from Raipur's Rajkumar College in 2000, will now move into a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly comp ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, emphasised on Tuesday that infrastructure development should prioritise citizens' comfort and convenience. According to an official release, speaking at the CII National Conference on "Future of Smart Roads - Safety, Sustainability and Resilience," Gadkari outlined three key pillars for infrastructure growth: People, Prosperity, and Planning. To support people-centric development, the Ministry has developed 670 r ...Read More >
Mumbai: The state government on Monday signed as many as 15 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹55,969 crore, coinciding with the first day of the India Maritime Week 2025. The MoUs, all related to maritime trade and industry, were signed in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The biggest MoU, worth ₹42,500 crore, was signed with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), for expansion of the port at Dighi. APSEZ had acquired 100 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station.Platinum, the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification -- recognises the station's strong commitment to sustainability. This achievement underscores NCRTC's dedication to green practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project components, including stations, depots, and recei ...Read More >
Shimla: The third edition of the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo took off on Saturday in Junga, situated around 35 kilometres from Shimla.The four-day event features a Paragliding Pre-World Cup and Pre-Asian League Championship, drawing nearly 60 pilots from countries including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Finland, along with participants from 10 Indian states.Naresh Chauhan, principal media advisor to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, inaugurated the fest ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh on Friday projected Andhra Pradesh as India's next global innovation hub, citing its transformative initiatives in education, industry and sports on the sixth day of his Australia tour. He held a series of meetings in Melbourne, including the Education Round Table, Austrade Executives' Round Table, CII Partnership Summit Roadshow and an interaction with Cricket Victoria officials on Friday. Lokesh outlined AP's integrated roadmap towards a $2.4 ...Read More >
Kolkata: Many residents of the city went the extra mile to celebrate Diwali in a green way, sparing a thought for the environment. From creating colourful rangolis and planting saplings indoors to adhering to the use of green fireworks, these residents opted for eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali.Hazra resident Arushi Bhattacharya planted saplings in her window sills to keep the polluting air at bay as far as possible. She said: "I am unable to open the windows because of crackers' pollution ...Read More >
Thailand is set to launch direct charter flights to Meghalaya by December 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening tourism and cultural ties between the two regions. The initiative is expected to significantly boost travel between Thailand and India's Northeast, enabling Thai tourists to experience Meghalaya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions with ease. The announcement followed a Tourism Promotion event held on October 14, 2025, in Shillong, jointly organised by the Emerg ...Read More >
A Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali. A study indicates 34% of surveyed families plan to burst crackers, with half potentially using regular ones alongside green options. This relaxation raises concerns about regular fireworks making a comeback despite environmental restrictions. The Supreme Court order, allowing the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR region, may increase the numb ...Read More >
The civic body said the initiative has been carried out under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi. The reopening event was held in the presence of Assistant Commissioner (G-North) Vinayak Vispute and veteran actor Arun Kadam, among others. According to the BMC, stalls operated by women's self-help groups have now become functional at the Mahim Sea Food Plaza, offering visitors a variety of fresh, ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr P Krishnaiah has appealed to the public to celebrate the Diwali festival with 'green crackers' avoiding noise and air pollution. In a press release on Saturday, Krishnaiah urged the firecracker manufacturers and sellers to manufacture and sell eco-friendly crackers, and requested public cooperation to make the festival celebration free from air pollution and safe. The APPCB has already issued a circular to all district colle ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Despite the govt's push for eco-friendly celebrations, Hyderabad's festive markets are buzzing with familiar sights and sounds. Green crackers, marketed as cleaner, safer alternatives, are seeing an uptick in sales, but traditional fireworks continue to dominate as customers cling to nostalgia and the thrill of noise and sparkle."At least 60%-70% of my customers ask for the old favourites -- rockets, atom bombs, and chakris," said Ramesh Gupta, a fireworks dealer at Begum Bazar. "Peop ...Read More >
Deepavali fever has gripped Puducherry with shoppers flocking to various outlets for buying clothes, electronic items, home decor, crackers and confectionery. The traditional shopping areas, including Jawaharlal Nehru Street and adjoining lanes, have started attracting good crowd from Friday evening itself. With just a day to go for the Deepavali celebrations, people in large numbers were seen on the streets from Saturday morning for last minute shopping. "Though some people finished their fes ...Read More >
Lucknow: Cracker markets across the are abuzz with excitement and traders say this season has brought along new varieties, especially in aerial fireworks to light up the night sky. Range of crackers on offer is wide, from traditional sparklers to fancy fireworks such as drones, peacock, Avatar, X-men, Doden, Rang Baraat, Red Flair, Dubai-style rockets and Colour Star. Prices start from around Rs 50 and go up to Rs 10,000 depending on the type and output.At the same time, eco-friendly green crack ...Read More >
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 18 (MExN): The Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, has issued an advisory cautioning citizens against the use of banned firecrackers during the upcoming festive season and appealed to all residents to celebrate in an eco-friendly and responsible manner. The advisory stated that bursting of firecrackers is not only environmentally hazardous but also causes significant stress, fear, and other health-related issues in both humans and animals due to loud explosions and toxic gases. A ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora officially inaugurated the 2025-26 tourism season at Kaziranga National Park on Saturday, marking the opening of the Agaratoli Range for visitors. Alongside the tourism launch, Bora also unveiled a new weaving unit designed to support women and young girls in the region. "I am happy to declare the Agaratoli Range open for visitors for the 2025-26 tourism season. Alongside, the newly established weaving unit will give a new commercial dimension to Muga ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Agoratoli range of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) officially reopened to the public on Saturday, marking the beginning of Kaziranga's new tourism calendar. The occasion also saw the inauguration of a 'meteka loom' -- a community-led initiative aimed at transforming invasive water hyacinth into sustainable handicrafts.According to park officials, the newly launched meteka loom at the Agoratoli community hall represents a sign ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 18: Diwali, the festival of lights, is not just about diyas and sweets -- it's about celebrating togetherness, love, and gratitude. Every year, we look for the perfect gift that reflects our emotions and strengthens our bonds with family and friends. While traditional sweets and dry fruits remain evergreen choices, unique and thoughtful gifts can make your loved ones feel extra special. From eco-friendly hampers to personalized keepsakes and modern tech surprises ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With Diwali around the corner, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) across Hyderabad are tightening regulations on firecracker use to ensure a cleaner, quieter festival.Notices issued to residents this week permit only eco-friendly "green crackers" and restrict their use to a one-and-a-half-hour window in the evening. Several RWAs have also banned high-decibel and aerial fireworks, citing health and safety concerns for children, senior citizens, and pets in the city.Speaking to TOI, S ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): With the Diwali festival just around the corner, the firecracker market is all set to light up Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal with vibrant colors, sparkling displays, and the growing demand for eco-friendly green fireworks. Firecracker shop owners in Bhopal's biggest market, Bairagarh have fully prepared them for the festive season by observing complete precaution and safety measures. The Fire Control team also inspected the market on Friday a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Close on the heels of the Supreme Court's recent directive on regulating the bursting of crackers during Deepavali celebrations in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region), the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) resolved to enforce similar restrictions across the state.It decided to permit the bursting of crackers only between 8pm and 10pm on Oct 21 and 22.The board also directed all district administrations to intensify the crackdown on illegal storage, sale, and trading of n ...Read More >
Chennai: This Diwali, only green crackers using formulations approved by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) are permitted. These have smaller shells and reduced chemical content, a move expected to have a significant impact on both air quality and noise levels. However, some quantities of regular crackers still find their way into the market, as experts say enforcement remains patchy.As per a Supreme Court order, only eco-friendly green firecrackers are permitted ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the festive season approaches, so does India's recurring debate, whether "green crackers" can really make Diwali celebrations less polluting. In light of worsening winter smog and continued firecracker prohibitions, let's ask the very straightforward and approachable question: What are green crackers, and how do they compare and relate to conventional fireworks? Green crackers are a newer, advanced generation of firecrackers, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial R ...Read More >
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