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2 days after Diwali, Delhi choked by thick smog; air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi choked on thick smog two days after Diwali, with air pollution levels soaring to ‘very poor’. AQI reached 345, with some areas hitting 380. Transport and industrial emissions are major contributors. Residents are reporting breathing issues and eye irritation, highlighting a persistent problem exacerbated by choices like firecrackers. Source link

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Who is Paul Ingrassia? Donald Trump's nominee withdraws over racist texts flap

President Trump’s nominee for federal watchdog, Paul Ingrassia, withdrew his candidacy after “racist and pro-Nazi” texts were leaked. Ingrassia’s comments, including disparaging remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. and Asian individuals, led to Republican senators withdrawing their support, forcing his withdrawal from the confirmation hearing. Source link