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India gate engulfed in smog as New Delhi restricts use of vehicles

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People walk in front of the India Gate as New Delhi restricts the use of private vehicles for a week in a bid to offer residents some respite from the toxic smog choking the megacity. IMAGES

Added on the 07/11/2023 05:20:54 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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