Viral video shows man using Alexa to launch Diwali firework

A viral video shows a man using Amazon Alexa to launch a firework for Diwali, blending technology with tradition. The clip, shared by Mani’s Projects Lab, features Alexa responding to the command, “launch the rocket,” before a firework lights up the sky. Social media users reacted positively, appreciating the innovative celebration of the festival. Comments ranged from humorous takes on AI to excitement about the unique use of technology in Diwali festivities. In a separate incident, a firecracker accident in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in one death and several injuries. A bag of dangerous "onion bombs" exploded while being transported, highlighting safety concerns surrounding certain fireworks.