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Farmers burn stubble in a rice field at a village in Karnal in the northern state of Haryana, India.
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Indian farmers, short on time, burn crop waste despite toxic smog

In Punjab, Indian farmers struggle with crop waste disposal, resorting to burning amid the air quality crisis.

A view of Humayun's Tomb amidst the morning smog, in New Delhi, India October 22, 2024.REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
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Sixteen farmers arrested for burning crop waste as air pollution rises in north India

Police in Haryana's Kaithal region said 22 stubble-burning complaints were made this year, with 16 arrests made.

FILE PHOTO: People and vehicles are seen on a road amidst the morning smog in New Delhi, India, November 8, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
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India’s top court pulls up authorities over air quality as farmers burn crop residue

India's Supreme Court demands action within a week to curb crop burning, which worsens Delhi's toxic smog ahead of winter.

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