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Delhi's air quality has deteriorated significantly, with PM2.5 levels exceeding 50 times the WHO's safe limit. Emergency measures, including school closures and construction bans, have been implemented as the city grapples with severe pollution, primarily from stubble burning and industrial emissions. The health impacts are profound, affecting millions.
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Harshita Brella, 24, was found dead in a car in Ilford, London, on November 14. Her husband, Pankaj Lamba, is the prime suspect and is believed to have fled the UK. Brella's family claims she reported domestic abuse prior to her death, raising concerns about police response.
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Gautam Adani, a prominent Indian billionaire, has been indicted in New York on charges of securities fraud and bribery related to a $250 million scheme involving solar energy contracts. The allegations have led to significant market losses for his conglomerate, Adani Group, and raised concerns about the implications for India's economy and politics as of December 1, 2024.
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On December 6, 2024, Indian police clashed with farmers protesting near New Delhi, demanding legal guarantees for crop prices. The protests echo similar demonstrations from 2021, with farmers accusing the government of failing to fulfill promises made after previous protests.