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Diwali 2026: Delhi Air Quality Slips to ‘Very Poor’ After Crackers
Diwali celebrations took place across India as Delhi recorded a ‘very poor’ AQI of 376, with firecracker smoke, vehicle emissions and stubble burning worsening pollution.
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