India sees 21% rise in stubble burning this year, data shows

Data reveals a significant 21 per cent increase in stubble burning incidents across India this year, with 1,400 farm fires recorded in the past day. This surge is contributing to Delhi's worsening air quality. Delhi AQI was recorded at 390 at 8 am on Thursday.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of aggravating the pollution levels through industrial waste disposal.