'800% Jump In PM2.5 Pollution, Heavy Metal Aerosols In Air': Here's What You Breathe On Diwali Night

News18 - Nov 8, 2026

While stubble burning causes a portion of the air pollution, short-term spikes in toxic heavy metals like potassium, aluminium, barium and strontium come from firecrackers

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Ethanol Testing Row: Karnataka Minister Accuses Oil Companies Of Conflict Of Interest | News18
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The dispute over ethanol blending in petrol has intensified, with Karnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad defending the state government's test findings and challenging oil marketing companies over their claims of compliance with the prescribed standards.Karnataka has said that testing of 63 petrol samples collected across seven districts found ethanol levels above the permitted 20% limit in several samples, with some reportedly recording levels as high as 31.2%. -newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Ayodhya’s 10th Deepotsav: Yogi Adityanath Leads Grand Celebrations With 30 Lakh Diyas | News18
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Ayodhya is set to shine like never before as the holy city marks the 10th edition of Deepotsav on November 7, 2026. Led by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the grand celebrations aim to illuminate 56 ghats along the Saryu river with 30 lakh earthen lamps, marking a decade of a festival that has become a major cultural and spiritual attraction.This year’s celebrations go beyond the spectacular display of diyas. A 2,100-drone show will bring scenes from the Ramayana to life in the night sky, while the programme features the Saryu Maha Aarti, laser displays, cultural performances and tableaux depicting episodes from the epic. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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Akhilesh’s December 12 Ram Temple Visit: CM Yogi Adityanath Revives 1990 Firing Row | News18
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has repeatedly targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his absence from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, invoking the 1990 police firing on kar sevaks during the tenure of Akhilesh's father, Mulayam Singh Yadav, as chief minister.In remarks made in June 2026, Yogi urged Akhilesh to visit the Ram Temple, perform penance and seek the blessings of Ram Lalla. He also accused the previous SP government of ordering police action against Ram devotees. -newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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Nov 7, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Diwali greetings to the people of India, describing the festival as a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair. In his message, he urged citizens to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work towards a brighter future and a prosperous Viksit Bharat. -newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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