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2025: The year the world wobbled, and India adjusted to crises and change
With the trade deal with the US pending and President Trump keeping matters on hold, opportunity in a time of crisis appears to be the way forward
 "2025: The year the world wobbled, and India adjusted to crises and change")
Nearly 9.5 million voters missing from draft rolls in three states, one UT
In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 64,000 of 310,000 electors did not figure in the draft rolls
 "Nearly 9.5 million voters missing from draft rolls in three states, one UT")
Why SC's height-based definition of Aravallis triggering protests
An Aravalli is any landform rising at least 100 meters above surrounding terrain and an Aravalli range consists of two or more such hills within 500 meters from each other
 "Why SC's height-based definition of Aravallis triggering protests")
Chaos at Bangladesh High Commission as VHP protesters clash with police
The VHP and Bajrang Dal have announced a demonstration at the high commission building to denounce alleged atrocities against Hindus and vandalism of their religious places in Bangladesh
 "Chaos at Bangladesh High Commission as VHP protesters clash with police")
AgustaWestland case: Court modifies Christian Michel's bail conditions
A Delhi court modified Christian Michel's bail conditions in a CBI case, easing bond terms and waiving passport deposit, while directing agencies to ensure he does not leave the country
 "AgustaWestland case: Court modifies Christian Michel's bail conditions")
Delhi, Noida AQI levels rise to 'severe', cross 400 at multiple locations
Delhi recorded the second-worst air quality in the country with an AQI of 412, after neighbouring Noida, which registered an AQI of 426
 "Delhi, Noida AQI levels rise to 'severe', cross 400 at multiple locations")
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 89; tributes pour in
Eminent Hindi poet and novelist Vinod Kumar Shukla died on Tuesday in Raipur after a prolonged illness. Writers paid tribute, and PM Narendra Modi mourned his passing
 "Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 89; tributes pour in")
'No PUC, no fuel' policy to continue after Grap-IV is lifted: Delhi govt
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh said that approval has also been granted for four new vehicle emission testing centres, along with permission to open additional testing facilities
 "'No PUC, no fuel' policy to continue after Grap-IV is lifted: Delhi govt")
Eminent Hindi writer, Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 89
He was 89. Shukla was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, on December 2 after experiencing breathing difficulties
 "Eminent Hindi writer, Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 89")
'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis
According to Delhi L-G VK Saxena, the 10-month-old BJP government is 'trying to do everything possible' to undo the 'wrongs' of the previous AAP government
 "'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis")
PAN-Aadhaar linking issue? Check steps to correct errors before December 31
The mandate was introduced by the CBDT, which targets taxpayers whose PAN was issued based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID filed before Oct 1, 2024. or face the penalty of ₹1,000
 "PAN-Aadhaar linking issue? Check steps to correct errors before December 31")
Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr
After relocating to Dubai in 2010, Soni started BlueChip Group in 2021, claiming it invested money in forex trading and commodities like gold, oil and metals
 "Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr")
Delhi HC orders Meta, X to remove posts misusing Sunil Gavaskar's identity
Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora ordered that Meta users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours
 "Delhi HC orders Meta, X to remove posts misusing Sunil Gavaskar's identity")
Draft SIR explodes myth of large muslim voter deletions in Bengal
Largest voter removal in West Bengal in at least a decade
 "Draft SIR explodes myth of large muslim voter deletions in Bengal")
Piyush Goyal meets AIADMK chief Palaniswami, initiates seat sharing talks
Goyal, who was given a rousing reception by the party members at the airport here, discussed the current political situation and alliance during a meeting of the BJP core committee leaders
 "Piyush Goyal meets AIADMK chief Palaniswami, initiates seat sharing talks")
India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit to agri action plans
New Zealand has agreed on focused action plans for kiwifruit, apples, and honey to improve productivity, quality, and sectoral capabilities in India
 "India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit to agri action plans")
Cyber offences can invite ₹1 cr fine, 7 years' jail: UP govt tells Assembly
Replying to a query during the Question Hour, Khanna said immediate action is taken whenever objectionable, defamatory or criminal content is circulated on social media
 "Cyber offences can invite ₹1 cr fine, 7 years' jail: UP govt tells Assembly")
Delhi HC rejects plea of Hizbul chief's sons against terror funding charges
While Salahuddin's son Shahid Yousuf was arrested in October 2017, his other son Syed Ahmad Shakeel was arrested by the NIA on August 30, 2018, from his Srinagar residence
 "Delhi HC rejects plea of Hizbul chief's sons against terror funding charges")
Should keep politics aside and work: Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in the 'hazardous' category on Tuesday morning, significantly impacting visibility and daily life
 "Should keep politics aside and work: Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution")
Chinese visa scam: Court frames charges against Karti Chidambaram, 6 others
In an order dated December 23, the court ordered the framing of charges against the seven accused for the alleged offence of criminal conspiracy
 "Chinese visa scam: Court frames charges against Karti Chidambaram, 6 others")
