Aditya Verma, 23, purchased $160 worth of firecrackers in Delhi, lamenting the government crackdown on crackers, while store owner Jain questioned the rationale behind the ban due to limited usage on Diwali. Meteorologist Gufran Beig supports the ban in Delhi to combat pollution caused by diverse emissions sources, despite concerns about explosions at fireworks events. Mohammed Naim, a former firecracker manufacturer in Farukh Nagar, expressed frustration over lost craftsmanship and economic struggles following the ban, reflecting on the impact on his community and livelihood.
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Trump buyout deals could be canceled, Education Dept. staff told
Top officials at the Education Department warned staff that accepting the Trump administration's deferred resignation package could result in the education secretary cancelling it without recourse, potentially leaving employees without promised pay. The Office of Personnel Management offered federal employees the option to resign by Thursday in exchange for continued pay and benefits until September, aiming to reduce the federal workforce by 10%. Concerns arose over the legality and enforceability of the buyout offer, leading...
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