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India News Today's Live Updates, 9 November 2026: Get the latest breaking news on at least 35 people injured in firecracker blazes in MP's Chhatarpur district during Diwali celebrations.

Rupee rises 23 paise to 93.75 against US dollar in early trade.Six members of a family were killed after a fire broke out at their house in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district, police said. At least 35 people sustained severe burn injuries in separate firecracker-related incidents across Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district during Diwali celebrations. Emergency wards across district hospitals reported a rush of casualties late into the night as sparks from firecrackers set off localised blazes and accidental detonations. Medical authorities confirmed that while most victims are receiving treatment for minor to moderate burns, several individuals with serious injuries have been referred to specialised care units.

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