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UPDATED: Dec 18, 2025 23:05 IST
The big talking point of this edition of News Today is the air pollution crisis, which has affected Delhi-NCR and other parts of the country. Despite this, the issue has not been debated in Parliament. Meanwhile, an India Today special investigation has exposed ongoing violations of GRAP-4 anti-pollution regulations, with illegal construction and polluting vehicles operating at night. The programme also covers major legislative changes, including the passage of the 'Shanti Bill' 2025, opening India's nuclear power sector to private companies. This move is presented by the government as vital for energy independence, while the opposition raises concerns about safety. Additionally, the report details the 'VB-G. Ramji Bill,' which aims to replace the MGNREGA rural employment scheme, and highlights a tragic story of a farmer in Maharashtra who sold a kidney to repay debt, underscoring the issue of rural distress.
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