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Despite bans, firecrackers sizzle across India for Diwali

  • Firecracker bans have been difficult to implement, especially during Diwali, despite the threat of jail and fines
  • While the bans didn’t stop people using firecrackers, factories that make the devices say sales have fallen this year
By Reuters ·

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