The Aravalli mining controversy refuses to die down, with the Indian government dismissing public concerns over mining in the ecologically sensitive region. Environmentalists continue to demand stronger protections for the Aravalli hills.


Aravalli controversy: Indian govt claims no imminent threat to the Aravalli's ecology

India and new zealand have concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement or fta, marking a significant economic and strategic expansion of india’s footprint in the pacific region.  This is also the third free trade agreement india has secured in 2025. Indian prime minister narendra modi described the pact as a people-centric partnership aligned with india’s long-term development goals.

India-New Zealand Trade Deal:  Zero-duty Access for 100% of Indian Exports

U.S. President trump signed a defence bill, which directed the secretary of state to create a system, to "Assess the implementation" of the nuclear agreement struck in 2008.

Trump: India Should Align Nuclear Liability With Global Norms

New Zealand and India have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement aimed at doubling bilateral trade within five years. The deal will eliminate or reduce tariffs on most New Zealand exports to India while granting duty-free access for all Indian goods entering New Zealand. The agreement is expected to be signed in the first half of next year.

India, New Zealand Conclude Ambitious FTA to Double Trade, Boost Investment

A recent Supreme Court ruling adopting a narrow 100-meter elevation rule to define the Aravalli Hills has sparked major debate and alarm, as experts warn it could strip protection from over 90% of the range, opening it to destructive mining, real estate, and severe ecological damage, including increased desertification, water scarcity, and pollution for Delhi-NCR, leading to widespread protests and calls for an immediate review. 


Government says over 90% Aravalli remains protected, mining is completely banned in Delhi-NCR

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted Rahul Gandhi will decide on the state's leadership, countering AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's call for local resolution. Kharge expressed displeasure over being drawn into the issue, calling it a 'local creation.' Discussions on leadership change resurfaced after recent meetings between Siddaramaiah and Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar.


Power tussle continues in Karnataka Congress, party high command to take final call 

Defying age and physical limits, a centenarian devotee completes his third Sabarimala pilgrimage.


India: 102-year-old lady climbs sacred steps of Sabarimala

Battle for CM post: Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah, Congress high-command to take final call

Aravalli row: Height rule sparks debate, experts warn of ecological risks

Bangladesh faces unrest as protests continue, but the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirms that there was no breach of security at the Bangladesh High Commission. This video covers the latest updates on the demonstrations, government response, and the situation in Bangladesh.


Bangladesh unrest: India thrashes propaganda but Dhaka pushes back 

Delhi and the national capital region remain engulfed in toxic smog as air quality worsens for yet another day...
Authorities have issued alerts, schools remain affected, and residents struggle to breathe in the hazardous conditions 

Delhi Pollution: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Grip Delhi-NCR

Train passengers travelling in AC coaches and non-AC passengers on Mail and Express trains will have to pay slightly more from December 26, as the Railway Ministry has increased fares by 2 paise per kilometre for these categories. A passenger travelling 500 km in a non-AC coach will have to pay Rs 10 extra.

Indian Government Hikes Fares For Long-Distance Trains

Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, has praised India's long standing support for Afghan healthcare, highlighting medical visas as a "vital humanitarian channel" during a visit to New Delhi. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal exclusively, Jalali noted that "Afghans have been regularly traveling to India for medical treatment for a long time." India has established a thalassaemia centre and a modern diagnostic centre and replaced the heating system at Kabul's Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health. It will also construct a 30-bed hospital in Kabul's Bagrami district, an oncology centre, a trauma centre, and five maternity health clinics.


Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali Praises India's Healthcare Support to Afghanistan

Railways Announces Fair Revision From Dec 26, Passengers React

Bangladesh witnessed a sea of people joining the funeral of the popular figure of the July 2024 uprising, Sharif Osman Hadi, in a state mourning on Saturday.

Hundreds of thousands of people joined the funeral of slain political activist and aspirant of Dhaka-8 constituency of the February 2026 election, held before the national parliament in Dhaka.

Hadi, 32, was laid to rest near the Dhaka University Central Mosque, next to the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose writings inspired an uprising.

Bangladesh Protests: Osman Hadi's Death And Its Impact on Upcoming Polls

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's Chittagong has suspended its operation on Sunday (Dec 21), citing security concerns amid ongoing unrest in the country after student leader Osman Hadi's death. The IVAC announced on its website, saying that, due to the recent security situation at the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI) in Chittagong, the visa operations will remain suspended until further notice.

Bangladesh Protests: Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh Suspends Operations in Chittagong Amid Unrest

India’s cybersecurity authority, CERT-In, has warned of a dangerous WhatsApp vulnerability called GhostPairing. The flaw in the device-linking feature allows hackers to take complete control of user accounts, accessing messages, images, and videos on WhatsApp Web without passwords or SIM authentication. CERT-In issued an advisory highlighting the exploit and urging caution.

Indian Cyber Agency Flags WhatsApp ‘Hijack’ Threat 

Delhi faces a cold wave coupled with severe air pollution and dense fog. Flight cancellations and strict pollution measures highlight growing environmental challenges.


Delhi Faces Cold Wave & Bad Air Conditions; Orange Alert in Delhi 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 7.93 crore belonging to several former cricketers and actors, including Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and Sonu Sood in connection with their investigation into a betting app-linked money laundering case. 


ED Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling Networks in India

As we countdown to a new year, we look at investment themes that defined 2025. Today, we look at how Indians invested in 2025 and the trends to look out for in 2026. Take a look at this next report for more...


2025 Marks a Decisive Shift in India's Investing Patterns

Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel has downplayed his country’s arms supplies to Pakistan during talks in India, emphasising that recent sales were agreed upon years ago with no new approvals. In response to a WION question, Van Weel acknowledged that the sensitive issue was raised during his talks in Delhi, stating, “Yes, arms sales to Pakistan were mentioned in some of the conversations, and I answered to them that the recent arms sales predate a couple of years, so they were not made recently, but deliveries were, and of course, that we take into account the end user, but also the potential end use in any permit that we give regarding weapons exports.”


India Questions Dutch Weapon Sales to Pakistan

Delhi is facing a severe smog crisis as pollution levels soar, causing a sharp increase in respiratory cases. Authorities urge residents to take precautions as air quality reaches hazardous levels.

Severe Pollution Blankets Delhi Amid Smog Crisis, Respiratory Cases Spike

The Madhya Pradesh government has taken strict action in response to a surge in HIV cases in Satna district, where at least six thalassemia-affected children were found to have contracted HIV through blood transfusions. The government has suspended a senior doctor and two lab technicians, while a show-cause notice has been issued to the Chief Medical and Health Officer.

Madhya Pradesh Govt Cracks the Whip Over HIV Cases in Satna District 

Delhi’s AQI remains in the very poor category, with PM2.5 emerging as the dominant pollutant. As the government enforces a ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule and GRAP restrictions continue, questions grow over delayed action and weak enforcement.
The crisis is no longer limited to the capital. Hill stations like Srinagar and Dehradun are also reporting poor air quality, raising fears that India’s clean-air zones are disappearing.
The issue is supposed to be discussed in the Parliament, with a heated debate expected as public anger mounts and the Supreme Court once again plays the role of enforcer.

Death In The Air: Polluted India Breathes Poison

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