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Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city

Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city

Local government officials have banned use of firecrackers during Diwali and the winter over the last few years.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali

Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali

A thick layer of smog had begun to circulate in New Delhi from Sunday night, sending its AQI to an alarming 680 a little after midnight.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog

Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog

Friday's rain comes two days before the Diwali festival, when many people defy a ban on firecrackers, causing a spike in air pollution.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Indians pinning their hopes on Rishi Sunak on Diwali

Indians pinning their hopes on Rishi Sunak on Diwali

Boris Johnson pulled out of the prime ministerial race late on Sunday, boosting Sunak's chances of taking the top job and replacing his Conservative party leadership rival Liz Truss.
Mon Oct 24 2022
India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising hopes of India's distressed business community after months of lockdown.
Fri Nov 13 2020
India reports daily jump of 50,210 coronavirus infections

India reports daily jump of 50,210 coronavirus infections

Experts warn that the Diwali festival season could lead to a spike.
Thu Nov 05 2020
India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge

India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge

Just weeks after India fully opened up from a harsh lockdown, a Hindu festival season is raising fears that a fresh surge could spoil the hard-won gains.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Despite coronavirus, Indian traders stock up in hopes of festive cheer

Despite coronavirus, Indian traders stock up in hopes of festive cheer

India's biggest shopping season is at the time of the festivals of Durga Puja and Diwali.
Thu Oct 22 2020
India cinemas reopen, hoping to lure back movie-mad fans

India cinemas reopen, hoping to lure back movie-mad fans

In India, the pandemic has upended a culture that treats movies as something of a religion, and its stars as gods.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Deepavali around the world

Deepavali around the world

Dancers perform a traditional Indian dance during the Diwali festival of light celebrations, in Trafalgar Square, central London, Britain.
Thu Oct 19 2017
Rajinikanth's '2.0' release postponed to January 25, 2018

Rajinikanth's '2.0' release postponed to January 25, 2018

The makers of Rajinikanth's '2.0' have postponed the film's release date from Diwali this year to Jan 25, 2018, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Malaysians to usher in Festival of Lights

Malaysians to usher in Festival of Lights

Deepavali is another major celebration in Malaysia that is just around the corner (Oct 29).
Thu Oct 27 2016
Malaysia a model of unity, multiracial society with equal rights - DPM

Malaysia a model of unity, multiracial society with equal rights - DPM

The deputy prime minister said the balance could be seen in the freedom of all races to practise their own religions and cultures, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Hindus celebrate the festival of lights

Hindus celebrate the festival of lights

The colours, the bright lights, the scent and excitement are the clearest indication that the Indians are celebrating Deepavali, also known as Diwali.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Amazon poised to win big as India launches annual festive shopping spree

Amazon poised to win big as India launches annual festive shopping spree

Amazon.com Inc could emerge as the biggest winner from one of India's most important festive and shopping seasons, after the e-tailer offered steep discounts and swift delivery.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025