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  British YouTuber Sam Pepper banned after firework attack injures girl, later says 'all costs paid'

  Trending | October 23, 2025 11:10 IST

  Sam Pepper is a British internet personality and YouTuber known for his prank videos and challenges. He has a large online following but has faced controversies in the past.

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  Over 150 people injured in fireworks accident at temple festival in Kerala's Kasaragod | VIDEO

  India | October 29, 2024 10:56 IST

  Among over 150 injured, eight were in serious condition. All the injured were taken to the hospitals in Kerala's Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru. Senior officials including, SP and DC also reached the spot after the accident.

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  Ram Mandir: Fireworks adorn sky over Ayodhya to celebrate 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla | Watch

  Uttar Pradesh | January 23, 2024 0:00 IST

  Celebrations were held across the country to mark the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony was performed by PM Modi. The temple will open for devotees from January 23 onwards.

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  It's 2024 in New Zealand: Auckland become first city to welcome New Year, fireworks begin I VIDEO

  World | December 31, 2023 18:30 IST

  The Sydney Harbor Bridge will become the focal point of a renowned midnight fireworks display and light show viewed annually by around 425 million people worldwide.

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  Why are pets scared of firecrackers? 5 ways to calm them during festivities

  Lifestyle | November 12, 2023 13:25 IST

  You need to be cautious during fireworks, because the loud noise can disturb your beloved dog. Many pets get so scared of the sound of firecrackers that they even fall ill.

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  Odisha bans sale, use of fire crackers in October, cites Covid-19 spread

  India | October 01, 2021 7:23 IST

  The state government has also strengthened its night curfew curb in twin cities, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, for a period of 10 days in view of the Durga Puja.

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  10K kg fireworks seized, 500 held in Delhi up to Diwali

  World | October 29, 2019 8:47 IST

  A total of 56 cases were filed for violation of the Explosives Ordinance, and 44 people were arrested in this connection. The Control Room received 940 calls reporting big and small matters.

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  VIDEO: Fireworks at Golden Temple in Amritsar on occasion of Prakash Purab of Sikh Guru Hargobind Sahib

  India | June 19, 2019 14:11 IST

  Guru Hargobind Sahib had become Guru at the young age of eleven, after the execution of his father, Guru Arjan, by the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

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  SC allows 2 Kerala temples to display fireworks during 'Thrissur Pooram'

  India | April 11, 2019 20:57 IST

  The top court directed the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) to grant the approval for fireworks within three days from the date on which the temples move application.

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  Chinese buying firecrackers for New Year will have to show ID: Report

  World | January 14, 2019 17:32 IST

  Those who wish to buy fireworks in China's capital Beijing during the upcoming Spring Festival will have to present their identity document so that they can be punished in case of any accident, according to a media report.

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  Fireworks industry to file review petition in Supreme Court against ban on Barium salts post Diwali

  India | October 23, 2018 16:17 IST

  Use of Barium salts in the production of fireworks, manufacture and sale of stringed crackers, along with its sale on e-commerce sites has been banned by the court. 

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  Baisakhi 2018: Golden Temple lights up with splendid display of fireworks | See pictures

  India | April 14, 2018 21:59 IST

  Baisakhi, Vaisakhi or Vasakhi is a sacred festival of Sikhs, which is celebrated every year on April 13 or 14. It is celebrated with much fervour in Punjab and Haryana.

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  Dubai New Year’s Eve 2018: Watch Burj Khalifa light show at Downtown Dubai

  World | December 31, 2017 23:45 IST

  Around 1.5 million and counting have gathered at the iconic building to watch the show and bid adieu to 2017 in style.

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  29 dead as explosion rocks Mexico's fireworks market

  World | December 21, 2016 9:28 IST

  At least 27 people were killed and over 70 injured after an explosion at a firewroks market on the northern outskirts of Mexico city. Mexico's federal police said in an earlier tweet at least nine

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  Air pollution on Diwali worse than last 3 years, Centre summons 5 northern states

  India | October 31, 2016 21:59 IST

  Diwali fireworks has increased pollution levels in the national capital by 21 times, the worst in three years.

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  Fireworks business suffers blow in Delhi as buyers refuse to buy Chinese items

  India | October 27, 2016 17:09 IST

  Fireworks business suffers blow in Delhi as buyers refuse to buy Chinese items

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  With unspecified ‘controls’, Kerala allows fireworks during Thissur Pooram

  India | April 14, 2016 21:33 IST

  The Kerala High Court has approved the use of fireworks during the state's biggest festival, the upcoming Thrissur Pooram that will be held August 17-18. Kerala’s chief minister Oomen Chandy has also ruled out any ban on fireworks

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  Kerala temple tragedy: HC imposes partial ban on use of fireworks at places of worship

  India | April 12, 2016 17:34 IST

  In a bid to ensure that tragedies such as the one that struck the Puttingal Temple in Kollam in Kerala leaving over a 100 people, the Kerala High Court today banned the use of sound-making fireworks at all places of worship between sunset and sunrise

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  India celebrates Diwali with nightlong fireworks

  India | November 03, 2013 20:15 IST

  New Delhi: Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, earthen diyas dotted houses and people exchanged sweets and gifts on Diwali which also witnessed bonhomie between Indian and Pakistani guards at border posts.Children and youths burst crackers

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  US celebrates July 4 with barbecues, fireworks, parades

  World | July 05, 2013 13:22 IST

  Washington, July 5: The Fourth of July was celebrated with a number of standard, but beloved, events: patriotic parades in the morning, barbecues with the family in mid-afternoon, fireworks in the evening and, later on,