From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaMumbai pollution spikes overnight after Diwali firecrackers, AQI crosses 400 at several spots
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Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement after the most polluted Diwali in five years, but conditions remained poor, with 23 of the city’s 57 monitoring stations still reporting ‘very poor’ air quality. In the same period, burn‑related insurance claims peaked in the Diwali quarter, rising 28% above the average of the other three quarters in FY26 (and 19% above FY25’s average). Star Health responded by issuing preventive steps and first‑aid guidance for burns and eye injuries, urging prompt medical attention.
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New Delhi: Delhi recorded its worst Diwali-night air quality in five years on Sunday, November 8. The following day, reports said 45 of the city’s 59 monitoring stations had missing hourly readings for at least one pollutant. According to The Indian Express, Lodhi Road (IITM) had the most missing…
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About 10 people, including an SSI of police, were killed in separate violent incidents across Tamil Nadu on Diwali, drawing sharp criticism of the state government from Opposition leaders, who alleged a collapse of law and order. The murders, including that of the Special SI, occurred in several…
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Diwali firecrackers triggered overnight pollution spikes in Mumbai, with Navy Nagar recording an AQI of 497 and several areas crossing 400.
