Thousands of people are preparing to enjoy food, dancing and fireworks later as Hindus across north-west England come together to celebrate Diwali. About 1,500 Hindus are set to attend celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir temple in Oldham later, while about 100 people began their celebrations with prayers at Gujarat Hindu Society in Preston.

One neighbor said he called police around midnight because he saw the fireworks shooting into backyards on Lincoln Street in South Ozone Park.

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival

New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted cities, and the celebrations for the festival of Diwali herald its worst months as cooler air laden with smog is trapped over the city, reducing visibility and raising serious health risks for the more than 30 million people who live in the capital and its metropolitan region.

Several videos showing cops and firefighters dousing fireworks on Diwali night surfaced on social media, claiming that this happened in New Jersey thi.

US President Trump and PM Modi discuss trade, India's Russian oil imports, and regional issues in Diwali call; PM reiterates India-US partnership and anti-terror stance

Vijay Varma shared heartfelt glimpses from his “Seh Parivaar Diwali,” celebrating the festival with family. The actor’s photos radiated warmth, nostalgia, and love, revealing his deep-rooted connection to home and tradition.

"This Diwali, I was far from home...yet surrounded by warmth that felt just as familiar," Bhumi Pednekar shares her Diwali experience in Atlanta.