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  Two killed, four injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Maharashtra's Palghar

  Maharashtra | April 21, 2026 16:42 IST

  The explosion occurred around 12 pm at a makeshift firecracker manufacturing unit operating out of a tin shed in an old farmhouse in Konsai village of Wada taluka.

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  Firecracker insurance at just Rs 11: Here's how to buy it under a minute - Step-by-step guide

  Personal Finance | October 15, 2025 17:02 IST

  As the upcoming festive season is the peak, PhonePe has reintroduced the firecracker insurance plan at a nominal fee of Rs 11 (inclusive of GST).

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  Supreme Court allows sale, use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali with conditions

  India | October 15, 2025 12:03 IST

  The permission has been granted from 6 am and 7 am, and again between 8 pm and 10 pm in the evening.

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  Delhi govt will urge SC to allow use of certified green firecrackers on Diwali: CM Rekha Gupta

  Delhi | October 06, 2025 16:40 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government will file its request to the Supreme Court in writing, assuring strict adherence to environmental norms and court directives to ensure both festive joy and pollution control.

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  Four, including two minors, killed in cracker blast in TN's Salem district

  Chennai | April 26, 2025 14:46 IST

  The mishap occured when a bundle of firecrackers, carried in a gunny bag on a two-wheeler for bursting during the Draupadi Amman temple festival, caught fire and exploded.

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  Boys play football indoors amid exploding firecrackers, internet says 'why women live longer'

  Trending | April 25, 2025 20:43 IST

  A video has been going viral wherein a group of boys can be seen playing football in a room where firecrackers are exploding. In the video, the boys can be seen lighting several firecrackers inside a closed room before starting a game of football. Check out the video here.

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  Andhra Pradesh fire: Eight dead after explosion at cracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli

  India | April 13, 2025 21:17 IST

  Andhra Pradesh fire: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the fire incident and state home minister Anitha to ensure better medical care for the injured.

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  Jharkhand: Five including three kids charred to death as firecracker shop goes up in flames

  Jharkhand | March 10, 2025 16:03 IST

  The incident occurred at Godarmana Bazar in Ranka police station area, the police said as a massive fire engulfed a firecracker shop killing at least five people.

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  Over 30 injured in firecrackers explosion at football ground in Kerala's Malappuram

  India | February 19, 2025 7:49 IST

  The firecracker burst before a match in the football ground near Areekode in Kerala's Mallapuram. The people sitting to watch the match suffered burns due to firecrackers.

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  Five firecracker shops gutted after massive blaze breaks out at Pathak Bazaar in MP's Jabalpur

  Madhya Pradesh | January 27, 2025 0:04 IST

  The District Collector said that they got the information about the fire in four shops. He added that the spread of the fire was averted due to segregation in the market and proper arrangements in place.

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  Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ after Diwali, despite firecracker ban | AQI update

  Delhi | November 02, 2024 8:19 IST

  Weather update: Delhi’s air quality remains 'very poor’ following Diwali celebrations despite a firecracker ban, with AQI at 362. High noise pollution and over 280 burn injuries reported as firecracker violations continue.

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  ‘Onion bombs’ Diwali blast in Andhra Pradesh: 1 dead, 6 injured in firecracker explosion in Eluru

  India | November 01, 2024 12:12 IST

  A tragic firecracker explosion involving an ‘onion bomb’ left one dead and six injured in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru. The powerful blast occurred after a vehicle hit a pothole, causing a violent detonation.

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  Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900

  Delhi | November 01, 2024 8:01 IST

  Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels after Diwali, with AQI surging above 900 despite a firecracker ban. Key areas like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur reported dangerously high AQI. Read about pollution trends, enforcement challenges, and the health impact on NCR residents.

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  Diwali 2024: Follow THESE 5 essential safety tips to prevent burns, allergies from firecrackers

  Lifestyle | October 30, 2024 9:51 IST

  Ensure a safe Diwali 2024! Follow 5 essential safety tips to prevent burns and allergies from firecrackers. Protect yourself and loved ones.

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  Fire engulfs illegal crackers shop during Diwali sales in Hyderabad, horrific visuals emerge

  Hyderabad | October 28, 2024 7:10 IST

  At first, the fire caught a restaurant and then spread to the crackers shop in the vicinity. The restaurant was burnt to ashes in the massive blaze. A woman was also injured in the incident.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two killed, four injured after blast at firecrackers factory in Thoothukudi, CM reacts

  Chennai | September 01, 2024 8:26 IST

  According to police, the entire structure of the godown of the factor was completely gutted in the accidental blast.

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  Delhi Fire Service receives over 200 fire-related calls on Diwali

  Delhi | November 13, 2023 10:02 IST

  The Delhi Fire Service received more than 200 calls amid the Diwali celebrations on Sunday. Despite the ban, various parts of the national capital witnessed significant bursting of firecrackers.

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  Delhi residents celebrate Diwali with firecrackers despite Supreme Court ban

  Delhi | November 13, 2023 7:07 IST

  Delhi experienced clear violations of the fireworks ban on Diwali. Even though the national capital recorded its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, there is a possibility of increased pollution levels due to low night temperatures and occasional burning of firecrackers.

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  Diwali 2023: Ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Gurugram ahead of festival, green crackers allowed

  India | September 29, 2023 7:29 IST

  Firecrackers ban in Gurugram: Green firecrackers will only be allowed to be burst only from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Diwali festival day and from 11.55 pm to 12.30 pm on the occasion of Christmas and New Year in Gurugram.

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  SC refuses to interfere with Delhi government's decision to ban use of firecrackers

  India | September 22, 2023 11:42 IST

  Owing to the deteriorating air pollution level in Delhi, the government has banned the manufacturing and use of firecrackers in the national capital.