India Supreme Court lifts firecracker ban for Deepavali in Delhi-NCR, allows green crackers

India's Supreme Court has permitted the use of certified green crackers during Deepavali in Delhi-NCR, but only during specific two-hour windows on November 7-8, 2026. This reverses a prior blanket ban, though restrictions remain. The decision may have minor air-quality and public-health implications for the region.

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