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In a significant development in the Delhi car blast case, arrested accused Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie revealed his co-accused Shaheen Shahid is his wife, not girlfriend. Their nikah reportedly took place in September 2023. This marital status may explain Shaheen's alleged substantial financial support for terror activities, including weapon purchases and a car for another accused.

A 38-year-old housewife, daughter-in-law of an industrialist, allegedly died by suicide at her Vasant Vihar home. Police are investigating the circumstances, having seized a diary detailing her relationship with her husband. While no suicide note was found, her brother alleged marital discord and infidelity, claims denied by the husband's lawyer.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked GRAP-III measures in Delhi-NCR due to improved air quality, lifting restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, and most construction activities. Directives for 50% work-from-home and hybrid classes are also withdrawn, with GRAP-II rules now in effect.

A 40-year-old woman, identified as Deepti Chaurasia, daughter-in-law of a pan masala group owner, allegedly died by suicide in Vasant Vihar, south Delhi. Police have recovered a suicide note and are conducting an inquest into the matter. Family members have been interviewed, and an autopsy has been performed.

Illicit liquor, intended for the upcoming MCD byelection, was seized from a vehicle near Okhla Mod. Police recovered 108 bottles of whisky, with investigations pointing towards the involvement of AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal. The vehicle is registered to a sitting AAP councilor, and the driver is the brother-in-law of a contestant.

An Indian national, Pema Wang Thongdok, faced alleged harassment by Chinese authorities at Shanghai airport when her passport was deemed invalid due to her birthplace being listed as Arunachal Pradesh. She was denied boarding and basic facilities before consular intervention allowed her to depart, reigniting the border dispute debate.

Delhi emerges as India's most polluted region, with PM2.5 levels a staggering 20 times the WHO guideline. A new satellite study reveals the Indo-Gangetic airshed remains critically polluted, while the Northeast, particularly Assam-Tripura, is a growing concern. This year-round crisis demands a shift from city-centric to airshed-based pollution management.