Higher prices, lending curbs and a move to online shopping are denting the cheer for Indian retailers at this year's Diwali Hindu festival, with lacklustre sales for high-end items ranging from iPhones to cars and even gold.

Higher prices, lending curbs dim Diwali festival for Indian retailers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he would celebrate Diwali with Army jawans and share pictures of his experience. Responding to Diwali greetings from Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi said, "Every year, I visit our border areas and surprise our troops.

PM Modi in Kedarnath today, will spend Diwali with soldiers

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is mulling inducing artificial rain in Delhi after Diwali to wash away hazardous pollutants that is plaguing the national capital.

CPCB mulling using artificial rain in Delhi to tackle pollution after Diwali

A new world record was set in the holy city of Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali Tuesday with over three lakh 'diyas' or earthen lamps lit up simultaneously on the banks of the Saryu river, officials said.

Over 3 lakh diyas lit on banks of Saryu river in new world record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to spend the festival of Diwali in Kedarnath, sources said on Monday. Prime Minister Modi, after assuming office in 2014, has primarily spent the festival every year with soldiers and security personnel at different parts of the country.

PM Modi likely to spend Diwali at Kedarnath

The Diwali air pollution issue has gained currency in the public discourse majorly from the standpoint of the public health and environmental threat that it poses on a pan-India scale.

Demystifying SC order on firecrackers to combat pollution

While the Supreme Court order allowing sale of firecrackers, though with caveats, this Diwali came as a breather to businessmen, who had to shut shop after the ban last year, some remain concerned if the sale over the next 15 days would be profitable.

Some traders concerned, others hopeful over Supreme Court verdict on firecracker sale

The notice came in order to curb the rise in air pollution caused by burning of firecrackers, after Diwali in Delhi

Supreme Court refuses to lift ban on firecrackers in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

The impact of ban on the pollution level in the capital remains a bone of contention among experts

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking 'complete ban'  on firecrackers today

Stringent action such as enforcing an 'anti-smog police force', is required to check air pollution during Diwali

Diwali pollution: Too little too late?

After poor sales during Dussehra festival, demand improved significantly over the last two weeks

Festive glitter brightens gold demand in India

PM Modi offered sweets and exchanged greetings with the BSF soldiers at Gurez.

Watch: Presence of brave soldiers at the border lights the lamp of hope, says PM Modi at LoC

The government launched the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July this year after much resistance from opposition and some sections of public. But the heat has still not subsided.

Firecracker traders take on government this Diwali with 'GST Bomb'

Cultural practices and celebration during festivals, give a boost to regional and ancient music

In the name of the goddess: Music and crackers

After the Supreme Court order, Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik had directed the deputy commissioners of police of the 13 police districts to ensure that crackers are not sold in the city.

Over 1,200 kg firecrackers seized in Delhi, 29 arrested post Supreme Court ban

Nibesh Yadav must hit the road by 8 am sharp. He checks his motorcycle for fuel, loads the day's orders on his outsized backpack and off he goes to make "khushiyon ki home delivery"

Diwali deliveries: those who shoulder the festive burden

The court had recently banned the sale of crackers in Delhi-NCR till November 1, dealing a body blow to the traders and businessmen dealing in them.

Supreme Court refuses to lift ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, says 'it's an experiment for 1 year'

Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner said the relaxation has been given to those who have bought crackers in advance

Gurugram allows residents to burn crackers on Diwali

Regulation and accountability to environmental norms rather than a straightforward ban seem to be a more effective in India

Regulation and accountability more effective than ban on firecrackers

There have been attempts from across the border to smuggle cheap and dangerous fireworks, especially of Chinese- origin, into India ahead of Diwali, a DRI official said

Diwali: Government sounds 'alert' on illegal import of crackers

Chinese products had recorded a 30 per cent decline in sales last year on Diwali

Diwali 2017: Chinese goods' sale may drop by 45%, says Assocham survey

Higher sales are expected on Dhanteras to be celebrated on October 17.

Gold sales likely to revive during Diwali as KYC norms eased

On Monday, India's Supreme Court had banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas

Will request CM Fadnavis to ban firecrackers: Maharashtra environment minister Ramdas Kadam

India needs to stand guard against the lobby which brings faith into the matter of environment.

Why I welcome green Diwali

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