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In today's News18 Daily Digest: Delhi wakes up to another day of toxic air as AQI levels remain in the severe category, prompting emergency curbs and travel advisories amid dense fog. Investigations into two violent incidents involving migrant workers in Tripura and Tamil Nadu spark nationwide debate over safety and accountability. Home Minister Amit Shah begins his high-stakes West Bengal visit ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, while political equations shift rapidly on the final day of nominations for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. In Karnataka, the Congress government defends its controversial demolition drive as political tensions spill across state lines. Globally, US President Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid renewed focus on Gaza, regional security and ceasefire talks. Also today -- a major milestone for Indian aviation as the HAL Dhruv helicopter prepares for its maiden civil flight, and a year-end review by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Tune in for the latest updates shaping India and the world.

Imagine if each PM 2.5 spike demanded a ministerial statement the way a central-state fund release does. That would be politics worthy of India's second-most-polluted metro

Delhi's air quality hovered near severe levels amid chilly weather and dense fog. The worsening pollution raises health concerns for residents in the national capital region.

Mumbai's air quality is currently classified as 'poor', with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 157, prompting health advisories for sensitive groups. Authorities recommend that children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues limit outdoor activities due to potential health risks. , Mumbai News, Times Now

The India Meteorological Department warned that dense to very dense fog is expected to persist through the night and into the morning of December 30.

Sources said Rahul Gandhi, known for his fondness for nature and the environment, has chosen to begin the New Year surrounded by natural surroundings.

In today's News18 Daily Digest: The Supreme Court will hear key petitions in the 2017 Unnao rape case as the CBI challenges the suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence. The top court will also take up a crucial suo motu case on the Aravalli hills amid concerns over environmental degradation. Outrage grows over the racially motivated killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand, with arrests made and calls for fast-track justice intensifying. Political tensions rise as the Congress faces backlash over demolition drives in Bengaluru, with the issue spilling into poll-bound Kerala. Air pollution continues to choke Delhi as AQI remains near severe levels, prompting stricter enforcement measures. Globally, attention turns to Florida, where US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid ongoing efforts to find a path toward peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. Tune in for important updates from India and around the world.

According to a senior company official, Rajkumar Bafna was coping with a persistent cough and several other health issues triggered by pollution.

These water vending machines have been installed across the city to reduce reliance on bottled water and plastic pollution.

Mumbai's AQI improved to 133 on Monday, down from 136. IMD predicts cooler nights near 16 degrees Celsius and stable weather in first week of January.