Green crackers? Fake QR codes, illegal sales flourish in Delhi

Published 06 Nov 2026, 08:00 IST

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Traders say delayed licences have squeezed the window of sale, while confusion over green crackers persists as buyers continue to expect the familiar loud bangs of conventional fireworks.

— The Hindu
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Green crackers? Fake QR codes, illegal sales flourish in Delhi

— India Today

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 06 Nov 2026, 08:00 IST

Green crackers? Fake QR codes, illegal sales flourish in Delhi

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 06 Nov 2026, 08:35 IST

Buyers want bang for the buck as green crackers fail to deliver

Traders say delayed licences have squeezed the window of sale, while confusion over green crackers persists as buyers continue to expect the familiar loud bangs of conventional fireworks.

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