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Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks

Told by 10 newspapers in 6 countries, between 04:00 and 20:00 on 9 November 2026.

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AL JAZEERA (STATE MEDIA): New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks
THE WIRE: In Photos: Diwali and the Smog of the Morning After
THE INDIAN EXPRESS: Minister’s ‘conspiracy’ charge as Delhi chokes on toxic air day after Diwali

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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.

Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 04:45New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworksRead at the newspaper ↗
The Daily Star · Bangladesh · 04:26Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworksRead at the newspaper ↗
Le Temps · Switzerland · 05:00Un nouveau pic de pollution atmosphérique atteint à New Delhi au lendemain des fêtes de DiwaliRead at the newspaper ↗
The Wire · India · 06:00In Photos: Diwali and the Smog of the Morning AfterRead at the newspaper ↗
The Indian Express · India · 08:40Minister’s ‘conspiracy’ charge as Delhi chokes on toxic air day after DiwaliRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 09:55Delhi chokes after Deepavali as smog pushes air quality into ‘severe’ categoryRead at the newspaper ↗
The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 10:16Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworksRead at the newspaper ↗
Dhaka Tribune · Bangladesh · 12:00Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworksRead 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 ↗