December 25, 2025

Delhi Air Quality Improves to ‘Poor’ with AQI 234 Amid Ongoing Pollution from Vehicles and NCR

Delhi’s air quality eased to the ‘poor’ category with an AQI of 234 on Dec 24, improving from ‘severe’ levels. Vehicular emissions and pollution from neighboring cities remained major factors. Weather forecasts warn of worsening conditions soon.

December 25, 2025

CM Stalin to Inaugurate 280 Free Houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in Tiruvannamalai

On December 27, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin will open 280 free houses for Sri Lankan Tamils living in old rehab camps near Polur, Tiruvannamalai. Built at ₹22.62 crore, these homes come with water, power, community centers, and vocational training facilities.

December 25, 2025

Karnataka Forest Dept Signs MoU With Bank of Baroda for ₹1 Crore Accident Insurance

Karnataka's Forest Department and Bank of Baroda join hands to provide ₹1 crore accident insurance for officers and ₹20 lakh for outsourced staff, securing frontline green warriors.

December 25, 2025

Tamil Nadu Federation Flags Poor Quality M-Sand from Unauthorised Units

Tamil Nadu's Sand Lorry Owners Federation warns of poor M-sand quality due to 4,000 unauthorised units. Only 478 units approved by PWD. Shortage means fake sand in use, risking construction quality.

December 25, 2025

Chile to Create Cape Froward National Park Protecting 200,000 Hectares of Wilderness

Chile’s government will create its 47th national park, Cape Froward, covering nearly 200,000 hectares. This park completes a 1,700-mile wildlife corridor and protects unique wildlife and rich Indigenous history.