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Millions in Indian capital endure 'eye-burning' smog

A masked man rides a bike in New Delhi. A poisonous haze envelops New Delhi every winter, caused by vehicle fumes, industrial emissions and smoke from agricultural burning in neighbouring states. [Photo: AFP]

Millions of people in India's capital started the week Monday choking through "eye-burning" smog, with schools closed, cars taken off the road and construction halted.

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