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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
Suggesting MCA's removal from BN is 'daydreaming' - Ahmad Zahid

Suggesting MCA's removal from BN is 'daydreaming' - Ahmad Zahid

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised that the coalition has never discussed removing MCA.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- Govt to announce new paddy floor price next week
- DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M’sia - Digital Minister

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Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees

AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Five people shot in attack at Swedish school, police say

Five people shot in attack at Swedish school, police say

The shooting took place in a campus area where several schools are located.
Tue Feb 04 2025
50 per cent toll discount to be implemented during all festive seasons this year - Nanta

50 per cent toll discount to be implemented during all festive seasons this year - Nanta

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says this measure would reduce the costs borne by the government in compensating highway concessionaires.
Tue Feb 04 2025
China launches antitrust probe into Google

China launches antitrust probe into Google

China's State Administration for Market Regulation launches an antitrust investigation against Google over suspected violations.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US

Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US

Reconstruction in Gaza should be through direct engagement with and participation of the people of Gaza, the letter said.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

If created, the sovereign wealth fund could place the US alongside numerous other countries, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
Tue Feb 04 2025