Green crackers are a new type of fireworks developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) to reduce air and noise ...

Eco-friendly firecrackers can be fun too! Read on to know more. Diwali 2025 firecracker ban: As the Supreme Court relaxed the ban on firecrackers this Diwali, green crackers may make their comeback in ...

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale of green crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18–20, 2025, under strict conditions. Only NEERI-approved, PESO-licensed traders can sell them at designated spots ...

As Diwali approaches, markets across the country light up with festive cheer and firecrackers. But if you live in Delhi-NCR, buying and bursting crackers comes with a long list of dos and don'ts ...

Delhi is likely to witness legal fireworks this Diwali in a first in years, with the Supreme Court indicating that it may temporarily lift the ban on bursting of green firecrackers in the National ...

It's that time of year again when the air sparkles with laughter, lights, and the familiar thrill of Diwali crackers. But this season, there’s a greener way to keep the fun alive, with beej phatakas, ...

NEW DELHI: Balancing the concerns for environment, sentiments of citizens during the festive season and right to livelihood of workers in the firecracker industry, Supreme Court on Wednesday ...

As Diwali approaches, the Supreme Court has permitted the sale of green crackers in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution. Learn ...

The Supreme Court ordered that bursting of firecrackers will be allowed only between 6 am and 7 am, and then from 8 pm to 10 pm. It also said the sale and bursting of the green crackers will be ...

Diwali's dazzling fireworks bring joy but demand caution. Prioritize safety by buying from reputable sources, using open spaces, and keeping water handy. Protect yourself with non-flammable clothing ...

(AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) A family lights firecrackers during the Diwali festival of lights in Mumbai, India, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Friends light the fire crackers during ...

Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five ...