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

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

What's behind this

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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What each side is saying

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  • left · 3 outlets

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

    The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    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…

    The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

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

    India Today

Coverage arrived over 45 hours. First from The Federal, latest from The Hindu.

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

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