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Indian media on October 19 prominently featured the cricket match between India and Australia. In the morning, reports detailed the disappointing performances of key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The match was temporarily halted due to rain, and India ultimately lost to Australia by 7 wickets, with Mitchell Marsh leading the Australian victory. Concurrently, celebrations and political discourse surrounding Diwali were heavily covered, including lamp-lighting ceremonies in Ayodhya that set two new Guinness World Records. Reports also focused on the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, with authorities implementing GRAP-2 anti-pollution measures ahead of the festival.