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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said new mining in the Aravalli Hills will follow a strict scientific plan approved by the Supreme Court, with less than 0.19% area affected. He stressed ecological restoration, local flora protection, and habitat conservation as central to afforestation efforts.

A thick layer of toxic smog has blanketed Delhi and the NCR, drastically reducing visibility and worsening air quality to hazardous levels. Visuals from iconic India Gate and surrounding areas show the city shrouded in grey haze early this week, raising public health concerns and travel disruptions across the capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of insulting Assam’s legacy by opposing the Bharat Ratna for Bhupen Hazarika. Speaking in Namrup, Modi said the BJP works to enhance Assam’s global prestige, while Congress repeatedly disrespects its art, culture, and communities.

Ajit Pawar-led NCP registered a decisive victory in the Roha Municipal elections in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The party won 18 of the 20 seats, securing a clear majority and strengthening its local political hold ahead of upcoming political contests.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh strongly criticised the VB-G-RAM-G Bill passed in Parliament, alleging it has altered the core structure of MGNREGA. He said employment rights of rural poor have been diluted, states sidelined, and decisions centralised, warning of serious federal and financial consequences.

Haseen Mastaan Mirza, daughter of former don Haji Mastan, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging stricter laws to curb rising crimes. She stressed her statement reflects her own experiences and should not be linked to her father.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati on December 21. The memorial honours martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the state and the nation. The visit reflected respect for Assam’s history and its brave heroes.

Reacting to the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, All India Imam Organisation Chief Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi strongly condemned the killing, calling it a murder of humanity. He questioned the silence of human rights bodies and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene.

Afghanistan’s Public Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali praised India as a key pharmaceutical partner, saying Kabul is reducing dependence on Pakistan amid strained ties. He called India a reliable alternative, stressing that fighting disease remains his only priority through global cooperation.

Kylian Mbappé marked his 27th birthday with a historic moment as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu. A late penalty from Mbappé saw him equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid, while Jude Bellingham’s opener set Los Blancos on course for another crucial LaLiga victory.