SC refuses to ban firecrackers for Diwali calls for strict enforcement of rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would not ban firecrackers for Diwali, citing people’s feelings.
• The bench sought strict enforcement of existing rules and suggested Virat Kohli for an awareness drive.
A court-appointed adviser said Delhi residents lose about 4.7 years of life to PM2.5 pollution.
The adviser said green crackers cut emissions by only 30%, while Delhi’s AQI hit 241 after Dussehra.

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