The Latest: India to avoid big gatherings during festivals

NEW DELHI, India — Health officials says citizens of India should celebrate the upcoming festive season without large gatherings.
Autumn is the festival season in many parts of India — a nation where religion, celebrations, rituals are paramount. The month of October has many festivals celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, including Diwali, a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and others.
Dr. V.K Paul, who heads a COVID-19 taskforce in India, says people need to e