14 Nov, 23:41 (IST)

Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out at a two-wheeler showroom in Shiv Nagar area of Udhampur district. "Three fire engines are on the spot. The fire is in control now. Three firefighters have sustained burn injuries during the operation," says a fire department official.

14 Nov, 23:40 (IST)

Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out at a two-wheeler showroom in Shiv Nagar area of Udhampur district. "Three fire engines are on the spot. The fire is in control now. Three firefighters have sustained burn injuries during the operation," says a fire department official.

14 Nov, 23:08 (IST)

Happy Diwali and Sal Mubarak! Doug Emhof and I wish everyone celebrating around the world a safe, healthy, and joyous new year: Kamala Harris, Vice President-Elect of the United States.

14 Nov, 22:55 (IST)

People burst crackers in Ghaziabad to celebrate Diwali.Uttar Pradesh govt has imposed a ban on sale/use of crackers in NCR - Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Varanasi, Meerut, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Baghpat, Bulandshahr - till Nov end.Watch Video

14 Nov, 22:22 (IST)

Delhi reports 7,340 new COVID-19 cases, 7,117 recoveries/discharges/migrations and 96 deaths in the last 24 hours.Total cases in the national capital rise to 4,82,170, including 4,30,195 recoveries/discharges/migrations and 7519 deaths. Active cases stand at 44,456.

14 Nov, 22:17 (IST)

Mumbai reports 726 new COVID-19 cases, 859 discharges and 16 deaths today. Total cases here rise to 2,69,130, including 2,44,659 discharges and 10,555 deaths. Active cases stand at 10,077.

14 Nov, 22:14 (IST)

Maharashtra: A level-I fire breaks out at a restaurant in Byculla area of Mumbai, four fire tenders present at the spot, fire fighting operations underway. More details awaited.

14 Nov, 22:12 (IST)

To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, Dr Jill Biden and I send our best wishes for a Happy Diwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak: US President-elect Joe Biden.

14 Nov, 21:26 (IST)

Delhi: People burst firecrackers in South Extension area in South Delhi on Diwali.National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on the sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till 30th November.Watch Video:

14 Nov, 21:08 (IST)

US President Donald Trump wished 'Happy Diwali' on the occassion of the Hindu festival.

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New Delhi, November 14: Diwali will be celebrated across India today. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, large gatherings remain banned. Hence, most people will be celebrating Diwali or Deepavali at their houses. As the day began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes citizens on the occasion. "Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali! May this festival further brightness and happiness. May everyone be prosperous and healthy," he tweeted. Catch live updates on Diwali celebrations and other breaking news here. #Salute2Soldiers: In Diwali 2020 Message, PM Narendra Modi Urges People to Light Diya in Honour of Jawans Guarding Borders.

United States President Donald Trump has hinted that he may accept defeat by Joe Biden in the presidential election. Discussing the possibility of a coronavirus-induced lockdown, Trump said: "Whatever happens in the future, who knows, which administration will be, I guess time will tell." An unidentified senior aide to Trump was quoted by NBC as saying that he was likely to accept the election verdict while not admitting that he lost. Donald Trump Could Announce His Candidacy For 2024 Presidential Election Shortly After Joe Biden is Officially Declared as Winner: Report.

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 53 million, while the deaths have surged to 1,301,021, according to Johns Hopkins University. As of Saturday morning, the total caseload and death toll stood at 53,281,350. The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 10,724,830 and 244,283, respectively. India accounts for the second-most number of cases, while Brazil has the second-highest number of fatalities.