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Delhi-NCR gets two green-cracker days for Diwali 2026 under strict rules.

Use is limited to 6-7 am and 8-10 pm on November 7 and 8.

SourcesThe Times of India09:42 UTCHindustan Times09:43 UTCMint10:10 UTCSave

The Times of India, Hindustan Times and Mint

Key points

From Mint’s report
  • The Supreme Court permits green firecrackers for two days in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, 2026.
  • Firecrackers may be burst only from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm.
  • No-cracker zones include hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, old-age homes, and silence zones.
  • Educational institutions in Delhi-NCR fall under restricted areas; illegal and conventional crackers must not be sold or used.
  • Crackers containing barium are prohibited; only CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers are allowed.

Why it matters. Residents must use certified, barium-free crackers outside protected zones.

What to watch. Enforcement against illegal and conventional crackers.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“SC permits green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali; blanket ban kicks in from Nov 9”

Key points from The Times of India
  • Supreme Court allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on Nov 7 and 8.
  • Permitted hours: 6 am–7 am and 8 pm–10 pm on those days.
  • Complete ban on firecrackers comes into effect from Nov 9.
  • Firecrackers with Barium or not CSIR-NEERI approved are banned.
  • No-cracker zones include hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, old-age homes and silence zones.
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India

“Diwali 2026: Delhi-NCR gets two days to burst green crackers, but strict rules apply | Explained”

Key points from Mint
  • The Supreme Court permits green firecrackers for two days in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, 2026.
  • Firecrackers may be burst only from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm.
  • No-cracker zones include hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, old-age homes, and silence zones.
  • Educational institutions in Delhi-NCR fall under restricted areas; illegal and conventional crackers must not be sold or used.
  • Crackers containing barium are prohibited; only CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers are allowed.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India“SC permits green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali; blanket ban kicks in from Nov 9”
Key points from The Times of India
  • Supreme Court allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on Nov 7 and 8.
  • Permitted hours: 6 am–7 am and 8 pm–10 pm on those days.
  • Complete ban on firecrackers comes into effect from Nov 9.
  • Firecrackers with Barium or not CSIR-NEERI approved are banned.
  • No-cracker zones include hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, old-age homes and silence zones.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint“Diwali 2026: Delhi-NCR gets two days to burst green crackers, but strict rules apply | Explained”
Key points from Mint
  • The Supreme Court permits green firecrackers for two days in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, 2026.
  • Firecrackers may be burst only from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm.
  • No-cracker zones include hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, old-age homes, and silence zones.
  • Educational institutions in Delhi-NCR fall under restricted areas; illegal and conventional crackers must not be sold or used.
  • Crackers containing barium are prohibited; only CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers are allowed.

Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 5th of 10.

Starting score
5.0
Public-interest topic
+1.0
Public-interest terms in the text
+1.25
Corroboration by independent outlets
+0.8
Score
8.05

The ranking is the same for everyone.

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