December 13, 2025

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe, Stage 3 GRAP Imposed Immediately

Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘severe’ on December 13, 2025, triggering Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan. Construction banned and classes shifted to hybrid in parts of NCR.

December 13, 2025

NGT Halts Tree Cutting in Nashik Till 2026 Over Kumbh Mela Plan

The National Green Tribunal has stopped tree cutting in Nashik’s Tapovan till January 15, 2026. This comes after concerns about missing environmental checks for Kumbh Mela 2027 projects.

December 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Files Review Petition in Supreme Court Against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam Project

Tamil Nadu challenges Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam in Supreme Court. The state warns of harm to Cauvery delta farmers and demands legal action to protect water rights.

December 13, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy CM dismisses goat release plan to keep leopards away

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar joked that releasing goats to keep leopards away from villages may only feed big cats and villagers alike. Leopards number nearly 2,000 in the state, prompting calls for better wildlife management.

December 13, 2025

Delhi's Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Level with AQI at 397 on December 13, 2025

Delhi woke up under a thick smog with AQI hitting 397, almost 'severe'. Twenty-one stations recorded levels above 400, showing dangerous pollution.