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Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution

Told by 5 newspapers in 2 countries, between 15:00 and 09:00 on 9 November 2026.

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THE WIRE: Before the Firecrackers, Delhi Was Already Choking: Fourth Worst Diwali in a Decade
PBS NEWSHOUR: WATCH: Smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali celebrations
THE INDIAN EXPRESS: Firecrackers accounted for 71% of Delhi’s PM2.5 on Diwali night

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Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

The Wire · India · 15:20Before the Firecrackers, Delhi Was Already Choking: Fourth Worst Diwali in a DecadeRead at the newspaper ↗
NPR · United States · 15:15Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollutionRead at the newspaper ↗
PBS NewsHour · United States · 20:50WATCH: Smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali celebrationsRead at the newspaper ↗
The Indian Express · India · 16:40Firecrackers accounted for 71% of Delhi’s PM2.5 on Diwali nightRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 09:15Firecrackers still Delhi’s top pollutant after Deepavali, IITM findsRead at the newspaper ↗