India News Live Updates, 9 November 2026: At least 35 injured in Diwali firecracker blazes in MP’s Chhatarpur

At least thirty-five individuals sustained severe burns in firecracker-related incidents across Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh during Diwali celebrations. The injuries were reported in separate cases, with emergency wards receiving a significant influx of victims throughout the night. While most patients are being treated for minor to moderate burns, some with more serious injuries have been transferred to specialized care units.

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'severe' category the day after Diwali, with smog levels reaching 430 in areas such as Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar, and Mundka, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Meanwhile, a high-profile Diwali event in the United States was disrupted by right-wing activists, prompting outrage from American lawmakers and Indian-American political figures.

In Uttar Pradesh, a major fire broke out in a high-rise apartment in Ghaziabad, likely triggered by a stray firecracker; fortunately, no casualties were immediately reported. Additionally, Congress expelled a party leader over allegations of involvement in an illegal liquor smuggling network, amid a political offensive by the ruling BJP.

Lastly, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with an individual suspected of being a Chinese spy, causing shockwaves in global technology and financial markets.