Delhi pollution: Rekha Gupta-led govt takes BIG step for Delhi schools amid ‘severe’ AQI, plans to install….; check details

Delhi government announces installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms as part of long-term measures to protect students’ health amid severe air pollution.
Elliptic confirms what regulators feared: Launderers now move across 10 blockchains at a time

According to the firm’s 2025 analysis, Elliptic’s 2025 report confirms: 20% of complex laundering cases span 10+ blockchains, 33% cross 3+ chains. Criminals laundered $21.8B via bridges/DEXs in 2025 alone, which is 3x more than 2023 levels.
India Just Gave You Data Rights. Now We Need a Consent Wallet for a Billion People

With the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act now active, India has declared a profound truth: Your data is your property. Your consent is not a formality, it is a right. And your digital identity belongs to you, not the platforms that happen to store fragments of it.
This UK-based TV personality praises Indian Railways, calls Vande Bharat better than…; WATCH

UK-based TV personality Narinder Kaur praises Indian Railways after travelling on a Vande Bharat train, calling it better than UK trains. Her video has gone viral online.
‘Atmosphere not congenial’: Why was there no discussion on Delhi pollution crisis in the Parliament?

Delhi and neighbouring regions have remained shrouded by a blanket of toxic smog for weeks now, with air quality index (AQI) levels regularly breaching levels considered hazardous for human and animal health. Around 1 pm on Friday, Delhi’s AQI was 331, falling in the “very poor” category.
Tamil Nadu draft SIR electoral roll 2025 out: Here’s how to check if your name is on voter list

The ECI has given a monthlong window for voters to verify their details and submit claims or objections before the final list is published. The ECI says the exercise is aimed at improving the accuracy of voter lists by identifying deceased voters, duplicate entries, and those whose have relocated.
Gujarat First Draft SIR: Number of voters drops by nearly 74 lakh to…; check details here

The draft electoral rolls were published in Ahmedabad by the Election Commission on Friday.
‘Jahannum main jaye’: Giriraj Singh’s shocking statement to woman defending Nitish Kumar over Hijab row lands him in trouble, what happened?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was under scrutiny due to the Hijab controversy for the fourth day on Thursday. However, Union minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh came to his defence after he pulled down a Muslim woman’s veil in public.
School Holiday December 19: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to…; Check state-wise list here

Extreme cold waves, rising pollution, and local holidays are causing school closures and schedule changes across India on December 19, 2025. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir and Tamil Nadu are among the states affected, with some schools shifting to online or hybrid modes.
Good news for commuters: Gurugram to get metro services on THESE 2 new routes, preparations underway; Here’s what we know so far

Gurugram is set to expand its metro network as HMRTC approves DPRs for two new corridors connecting Bhondsi, the railway station, Golf Course Extension Road and Sector 5. Traffic studies will begin soon, with reports expected in six months.