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Recent incidents involving fireworks in India have led to tragic outcomes, including the death of a man in Bengaluru and violent confrontations in Faridabad. These events highlight ongoing public safety concerns during festive celebrations, prompting police investigations and arrests.
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Following Diwali celebrations, New Delhi's air quality plummeted to hazardous levels, with an AQI of 348 reported. Despite a ban on firecrackers, many residents defied the order, exacerbating pollution. Authorities are implementing emergency measures to combat the worsening air quality, which poses serious health risks to residents.
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A Delhi court has lifted the 36-year import ban on Salman Rushdie's novel, 'The Satanic Verses', after the Indian government failed to produce the original notification. This ruling opens the door for the book's potential availability in India, though its future in bookstores remains uncertain.
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Delhi's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the AQI hitting 484, classified as 'severe plus.' Schools are closed, and emergency measures are in place as pollution levels soar due to stubble burning and industrial emissions. The situation poses serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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A devastating fire at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, India, resulted in the deaths of ten newborns and left several others critically injured. The blaze, attributed to an electrical short circuit, raised serious concerns about hospital safety protocols and emergency response times.