New Delhi: The ban on firecrackers was violated in several areas of Delhi as people celebrated Diwali on Sunday.

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Erode: As the boom of firecrackers filled the air across the country celebrating Deepavali with gusto, seven villages in Erode district of Tamil Nadu decided to mark the festival with just lights, and no sound, in a gesture considerate of the winged inhabitants of the bird sanctuary nearby.

Mumbai: The Mumbai police have arrested two persons from Ahmedabad for allegedly duping a man of Rs 38,000 on the pretext of offering him a discount on thali meal, an official said on Sunday.

Tumakuru: Newly appointed BJP Karnataka President B Y Vijayendra on Sunday said he would "set right" any discordant notes over his appointment in the coming days, and take everyone along.

Khan Younis: Israeli strikes pounded Gaza City overnight and into Sunday as ground forces battled Hamas group near the territory's largest hospital, where health officials say thousands of medics, patients and displaced people are trapped with no electricity and dwindling supplies.

Udupi: The Udupi police have ruled out a burglary angle in the chilling Nejaru murder case, emphasizing that gold jewelry in the house remained untouched. Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K while addressing the media on Sunday stated, "The murders appear to be linked to personal issues; no stolen items have been identified.”