December 31, 2025

Delhi Faces Dense Fog and Severe Air Pollution; AQI Hits 452 at Anand Vihar

Delhi woke up to dense fog and very poor air quality on December 31, 2025. Anand Vihar recorded the worst AQI at 452. The IMD issued an orange alert for fog and warned air quality may worsen on New Year’s Day.

December 31, 2025

Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan Schools Shut for a Week Amid Harsh Winter

Schools in Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam, will remain closed from December 31 to January 6 due to a severe cold wave. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light rain and fog till January 1, with temperatures dipping 6.4°C below normal.

December 31, 2025

Israel to Cancel Licenses of 37 Aid Groups in Gaza Over Registration Issues

Israel will revoke licenses of 37 aid organizations in Gaza and the West Bank for failing registration rules. Groups like ActionAid and Norwegian Refugee Council will stop operations by March. Foreign ministers from 10 nations called the move 'unacceptable' amid Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis.

December 31, 2025

US to Reject Asylum Seekers on Health Risk Grounds Starting Dec 31, 2025

The US will enforce a new rule from December 31, 2025, that can deny asylum to migrants posing health risks. The rule was drafted in 2020 but updated to remove Covid-19-specific parts. It mainly applies during pandemics or for those with serious diseases refusing treatment.

December 31, 2025

Bihar to Run Two Sugar Mills Under Cooperative Dept; PACS Procures 9.53 Lakh MT Paddy

Bihar plans to revive two sugar mills through the Cooperative Department. PACS has procured 9.53 lakh MT of paddy, paying Rs 1755 crore to farmers. The move is part of the state's Saat Nischay programme.