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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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'Misleading Post': MEA Fact-Checks Report On India's US Lobbying Arrangement

Nov 7, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026

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Ethanol Testing Row: Karnataka Minister Accuses Oil Companies Of Conflict Of Interest | News18

Nov 7, 2026

Ethanol Testing Row: Karnataka Minister Accuses Oil Companies Of Conflict Of Interest | News18

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

Nov 7, 2026

Ayodhya’s 10th Deepotsav: Yogi Adityanath Leads Grand Celebrations With 30 Lakh Diyas | News18

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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