Delhi's air quality has plunged to 'hazardous' levels with the AQI surpassing 400. Authorities have issued health warnings, urging residents to stay indoors. The Delhi government is planning transport reforms to combat long-term pollution.
A suspicious object was destroyed by security forces in Bandipora. In Reasi, a high-level security review was conducted for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to manage the expected heavy rush of pilgrims during the New Year period.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the recent killings of two Hindus in Bangladesh, supporting the Indian government's actions. He also highlighted violence against minorities in India, stressing the need for regional stability and rule of law.
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh announced that Dhaka-Karachi direct flights are expected to start in January. During a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, both sides discussed expanding trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.
Northeast Frontier Railway is upgrading 13 trains to modern LHB rakes and has electrified 3871 RKM of its network. Safety measures like AI-based IDS have saved over 160 elephants, highlighting its commitment to modernisation and safety.
Haryana DGP Om Prakash Singh vows to make the state safer in 2026 by getting tougher on criminals, using learnings from 2025. Singh is set to retire, paving the way for a new DGP appointment and a major police reshuffle in the state.
As Mumbai Police completed 10 years on social media, Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar praised the force for their creative awareness campaigns and selfless service to the city.
VHP's Yamuna Pathak alleges systematic persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, calling recent violence an organised pattern, not isolated incidents. She claims false blasphemy charges are used to loot, assault, and kill members of the Hindu community.
On Congress's 140th Foundation Day, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi demanded CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conduct a caste census in the state, echoing Rahul Gandhi's call. Gogoi expressed confidence in forming the government in 2026.
Sri Lanka women's captain Chamari Athapaththu created history by becoming the first player from her country to play 150 T20I matches. The all-rounder achieved this milestone during the fourth T20I of the series against India in Thiruvananthapuram.
