Imam Association criticises Imran Masood’s ‘Diwali is a disease’ remark; seeks apology

Published 10 Nov 2026, 20:33 IST

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IITM models indicated that firecrackers contributed significantly to Delhi’s pollution on November 9, the day after Deepavali, and that this contribution declined by November 11. The institute’s analysis identified firecrackers as the city’s top pollutant during that period.

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New Delhi, Nov 10: All India Imam Association President Maulana Mohd Sajid Rashidi on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Imran Masood for allegedly describing Diwali as a disease, saying the remark amounted to an attack on the faith and devotion of people who celebrate the festival. He demanded an…

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 09:28 IST

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With Delhi-NCR facing worsening air pollution, smart air purifiers are becoming an option for households looking to improve indoor air quality. Models from Xiaomi, Qubo, Eureka Forbes and Philips offer HEPA filtration, app controls and bedroom coverage at different price points.

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 14:57 IST

Diwali fires claim 12 lives across MP, including infant

Twelve people, including a two-month-old infant, killed in two fire incidents in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni and Katni districts on Diwali; 4 injured

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 10 Nov 2026, 01:00 IST

Delhi chokes as North grapples with Diwali smog

Delhi became the epicentre of North India’s air emergency as a poisonous cocktail of emissions from vehicles, farm fires and firecrackers contributed to its worst Diwali air quality in the past five years. While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data placed Delhi’s average air quality index…

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 10 Nov 2026, 19:34 IST

Delhi air pollution: Avoid morning walks, wear N95 masks, doctors advise residents

Doctors in Delhi have advised residents to wear N95 masks, exercise indoors, and use air purifiers as the capital grapples with poor air quality levels.

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The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times Current article 10 Nov 2026, 20:33 IST

Imam Association criticises Imran Masood’s ‘Diwali is a disease’ remark; seeks apology

New Delhi, Nov 10: All India Imam Association President Maulana Mohd Sajid Rashidi on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Imran Masood for allegedly describing Diwali as a disease, saying the remark amounted to an attack on the faith and devotion of people who celebrate the festival. He demanded an…

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 11 Nov 2026, 08:51 IST

Delhi's air quality improves slightly amid rising farm fires in Punjab and political disputes

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 11 Nov 2026, 10:33 IST

Fire Alert: Massive Blaze Erupts at Navi Mumbai Dumping Ground!

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 11:04 IST

Delhi air quality deteriorates, AQI settles at 303

New Delhi: Delhi's air quality worsened to 'very poor' on Wednesday, with the AQI settling at 303, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. The national capital is battling rising pollution levels after Diwali, with stubble burning in neighbouring states contributing to the…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 11:59 IST

Delhi air quality deteriorates, AQI settles at 303

The national capital is battling rising pollution levels after Deepavali, with stubble burning in neighbouring States contributing to the deterioration

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