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    "headline": "Delhi's Air Quality Improves During BRICS 2026 Summit",
    "summary": "During the BRICS 2026 summit in Delhi, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 62, indicating moderate air quality. This change was linked to restrictions on vehicular movement and increased monitoring implemented during the visit of leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.",
    "articleBody": "Delhi experienced a significant improvement in air quality during the BRICS 2026 summit, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to 62. The visit of leaders including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Mohammad Reza Pezeshkian coincided with measures that cleaned the city's air, officials said.\n\nThe presence of the BRICS leaders in Delhi brought about a temporary reduction in pollution levels. Experts noted that the city's AQI dropped to 62, indicating moderate air quality. This improvement was attributed to various factors including restricted vehicular movement and enhanced monitoring during the summit period. The officials highlighted that such measures contributed to cleaner air while the international event was underway.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nXi Jinping to Attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi, China Confirms\nIndia-China Relations Reset at Modi-Xi Meeting During BRICS Summit\nHeightened Security for Xi Jinping’s First India Visit Since 2019",
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