This report explores India's consumer confidence as the festive season gets busier with some of the country's largest spending spikes expected soon. But can the spending boom support India's growing economy? Watch to know more.

India: Experts Predict Spending Surge Ahead Of Diwali

UK MPs and peers rebuke Sunak over lack of national security oversight. Rishi Sunak has been accused of hiding national security matters from proper oversight by a frustrated parliamentary intelligence watchdog.

UK: MPs and peers rebuke Sunak over lack of national security oversight

Diwali is a pan-India festival and perhaps always on the radar of environmentalists and even courts of law for the ensuing pollution. It is true that no Indian can stay away from the festive fervour of Diwali, but air and noise pollution due to firecrackers just maybe something to be introspective about.

India: Pollution after Diwali higher in 9 out of 11 cities than a year ago, says report

Indian stocks experienced a festive boost in a special late-evening session celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The S&P BSE Sensex rose by 0.6 per cent to reach 65,259.

Diwali Lights Up Indian Stocks: Small caps shine amid optimism

Celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, US President Joe Biden, along with his wife Jill Biden, lit a diya (earthen lamp) and said that it symbolises the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of hate and division.

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden light 'diya' on occasion of Diwali

A video capturing the Diwali celebration in Brampton, Canada, gained widespread attention as groups displaying Khalistani flags reportedly disrupted the event, leading to chaos.

Khalistani activists throw stones at Diwali celebration attendees in Canada's Brampton. WATCH

Celebrating Diwali with these newly wed B-town couples

As India celebrates the Festival of Lights India's Ministry of Earth Sciences warns of another spike in air pollution in the national capital region. After a brief respite from pollution due to rains a thick layer of smoke is taking over the Skies of Delhi again on the day of Diwali. Haze persists on the Festival of Lights with air quality being recorded as very poor but predictions estimate that the air is going to deteriorate further.

India: New Delhi defies firecracker ban on Diwali

Indian stocks rose during the Diwali trading session, marking two weeks of gains. The special one-hour "muhurat" trading session on November 12

Indian stocks rise during Diwali trading | Stocks mark two weeks of gains

Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category as the residents openly flouted the Supreme Court’s order on firecrackers. On Monday (Nov 13), a thick smog blanketed the entire city, reversing the relief brought out by rains the previous day that had significantly improved the air quality in the national capital.

Delhi govt blames BJP for ‘very poor’ air quality, says anti-pollution curbs will continue

WION unwraps the magic of the festival of lights. This Diwali, experience eco-friendly home decor for your homes, indulge in the sweetness of luxury Diwali treats and take a peek into what goes behind the scenes of the most extravagant Diwali parties.

Diwali lights up India: Radiance in every corner

Three Indian cities made it to the world's top 10 most polluted cities on Monday. A day after Diwali celebrations national capital New Delhi, western metropolis Mumbai and eastern city of Kolkata have joined the most polluted cities in the world.

After Diwali, two more Indian cities join New Delhi among world's top 10 most polluted

Diwali 2023: India lights up in Diwali colours, celebrates sweets, and fireworks

WION unwraps the magic of the festival of lights. This Diwali, experience eco-friendly home decor for your homes, indulge in the sweetness of luxury Diwali treats and take a peek into what goes behind the scenes of the most extravagant Diwali parties. Join us on WION's Diwali special.

As India celebrates Diwali, WION brings you this Diwali special

With shining lamps twinkling light and also a riot of colors India of course is celebrating one of its most important festivals of the year. Diwali opr Deepawali in the northern part of India marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and in the South it marks the birth of Goddess of wealth Laxmi on the new moon day of the Karthk month according to the Hindu calendar. Our next report gets you is what is happening in the holy town of Ayodhya which is the birthplace of Lord Ram.

India celebrates the festival of lights Diwali, also known as Deepawali

Delhi: Firecracker pollution predicted this Diwali despite Supreme Court orders

This Diwali was a family affair for the Kapoor-Khans as Kareena Kapoor and her husband Saif Ali Khan hosted their family and friends for a Diwali bash at their residence in Mumbai.

IN PICS: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan's intimate Diwali was high on glam

More than two million earthen oil lamps in india's temple town of QAyodhya a day ahead of the hindu festival of lights diwali and set a world record. The three-km-long bank of river Sarayu in the holy city glistened when all the lamps were lit by volunteers and people drawn from various walks of life. Adding to its shine was the grand temple of Lord Ram, which is under construction and will open in January.

Ayodhya sets Guinness record by lighting over 2.4 million diyas

Indian goods are gradually replacing Chinese products on American shelves. Made-in-India is gaining more traction in the U.S. and it's happening at China's expense. American imports from India surged by 44% between 2018 and 2022.

India's Diwali economy explained

WION unwraps the magic of the festival of lights

About 950 km south of Ayodhya, the birthplace of revered Hindu deity Lord Ram, in Maharashtra state's Yavatmal, a centuries-old shrine is dedicated to Ram's wife Sita.

Sita without Ram: This ancient temple in India celebrates mother of Luv and Kush

Gravitas: Diwali driving American markets | US imports from India grow

Diwali parties have always been a much awaited affair. They are no longer bound by random gatherings but are now detailed events. Listen in to the perspective of caterers and decorators that help these gatherings come to life

Diwali: The evolution of festive parties

Stocks, SIPs, real estate or gold where should you invest this Diwali to gain maximum benefits? Know from the market veteran, Dhirendra Kumar, CEO, Value Research.

Stocks, SIPs, real estate or gold where should you invest this Diwali?

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