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In 2025, Delhi had Indias highest annual PM10 levels at 197 g/m, nearly three times the national standard, exceeding safe limits on 285 days. It was also the second-most polluted city for PM2.5, averaging 96 g/m and breaching daily limits on 212 days. Across the National Capital Region, 12 of 14 cities exceeded PM2.5 standards.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year jail term for rape and murder convictions, has been granted another 40-day parole. This latest parole follows several previous releases, including a 40-day parole in August last year and multiple furloughs and paroles in the lead-up to state assembly polls.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House official Stephen Miller were seen dancing at a New Year's Eve party. The event took place at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump's son Barron Trump was also present. He appeared not to be enjoying the festivities. The officials are key figures in the administration's immigration policy.
The Aam Aadmi Party is entering the Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai civic elections for the first time. The party plans to field candidates in a significant number of seats in both corporations. In Thane city, AAP will also contest elections. The campaign will focus on civic issues like roads, healthcare, water, and sanitation.
Turkish security forces have detained 115 suspected ISIS members nationwide following intelligence indicating planned attacks targeting non-Muslims during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Raids across 124 locations yielded weapons and documents, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining 22 suspects.