India Today exposes GRAP-4 sham in Delhi, Mumbai air emergency draws HC rap, more

This edition of 5 Live covers Delhi's severe air pollution crisis, and highlights the blatant violation of GRAP-4 norms as polluting diesel buses continue to operate despite a ban in the national capital. The programme features a debate between BJP spokesperson Neoma Gupta and NCP's Anish Gawande on the government's response, contrasting claims of increased inspections with criticism of ineffective 'PR stunts'. In other news, the Bombay High Court has rebuked the BMC over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality. The bulletin also reports on the US FDA's approval of Wegovy, the first oral pill for weight loss, and the viral sensation of AI-generated deepfakes depicting actor Govinda in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. Additional stories include protests in Delhi concerning a lynching in Bangladesh, the first seasonal snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra at his residence.