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In this special report, India Today's Aneesha Mathur details the Supreme Court's latest hearing on Delhi's persistent air pollution crisis. The court is now considering a novel suggestion to ease traffic congestion, a major pollution contributor, by relocating or temporarily closing nine MCD toll plazas on the city's borders. Anisha Mathur reports the court directly questioned the authorities, asking: 'Why is it that you are running manned toll booths instead of using technology?' The court has directed the NHAI and MCD to explore shifting these plazas or adopting technology like RFID tags for faster movement. The report also touches upon the debate over school closures, with parents' bodies arguing that it unfairly affects children from lower-income families who rely on midday meals and find schools to be a healthier environment than their homes.

On this India Today Special Report, Shreya Chatterjee provides details on the tragic death of Yuvraj, a 27-year-old software engineer who drowned after his car plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida Sector 150. Following an India Today Impact, an FIR has been registered against M.J. Wishtown Planner Ltd. and Lotus Green Construction Pvt. Ltd. based on a complaint by the victim's father. Shreya Chatterjee notes that 'there were no reflectors, nothing that was actually to avoid that kind of an understanding that it was there on the road.' The incident occurred during dense fog when the victim's car collided with a boundary and fell into a 70-foot deep drainage basin. The victim's father recounted a harrowing final phone call where his son pleaded for help. The Noida Authority had reportedly allotted the plot where construction had been stalled since 2021, and authorities are now probing multiple safety violations.

This special report offers a dual focus, first examining the critical Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai, held after a three-year delay. The program explores the disconnect between political rhetoric and the daily civic struggles of residents, such as poor air quality, potholes, and water supply issues. Featuring media personality Cyrus Broacha, the segment highlights how shifting alliances and name-calling have overshadowed basic urban governance needs. Subsequently, the report shifts to the entertainment world with an interview featuring comedian Vir Das discussing his directorial debut, 'Happy Patel Khatarnag Jassoos'. Das reveals the film's 10-year journey, his collaboration with producer Aamir Khan, and his creative process in crafting a 'counter-culture' spy comedy that stars Imran Khan.

The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, India's richest civic body, campaigning for which concluded on Tuesday.

On this Special Report, Aman Bhardwaj reports from Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, on the severe cold wave gripping Punjab and Haryana. The region is experiencing 'bone-chilling cold conditions' with temperatures plummeting to zero degrees Celsius in several cities. Aman Bhardwaj notes that the Meteorological department has issued a red alert for the region, with a yellow alert extending until 7th January. Despite the dense fog enveloping Sukhna Lake and obscuring the Shivalik range, residents are seen continuing their morning routines of jogging and exercising while trying to stay warm. The report highlights that cities like Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hisar, and Narnaul have recorded temperatures between 0 to 1 degree. The weather department has advised citizens to safeguard themselves against the freezing conditions as the cold wave persists across the northern states.

This special report features the extraordinary journey of Chhonzin Angmo, a 100% blind mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's most formidable peaks. She recounts her historic ascent of Mount Everest on May 19, 2025, Mount Elbrus on August 13, 2025, and Mount Kilimanjaro on December 22, 2025. Angmo describes the unique way she experiences the world from these summits, relying on her guide's descriptions, her senses of hearing and smell, and a profound inner feeling. Sharing a powerful message for everyone, she says, 'If you want to do something in any field, then you should move forward. People's job is to speak, you have to move forward.' The report also touches upon the severe cold wave gripping North India, with record low temperatures and dense fog causing widespread disruption.

In this report, the focus is on the alarming rise of typhoid cases in urban India, including the National Capital Region (NCR). Despite the widespread use of RO filtration systems, many are still falling victim to the infection. The speaker explains that the danger often lies not in the glass, but on the plate. Sources such as uncooked food, raw salads, and commercial ice in cocktails are identified as major carriers of the virus. The discussion highlights the recent tragedy in Indore involving contaminated water as a grim reminder of civic apathy. The report also details symptoms like persistent fever and exhaustion, urging viewers to avoid self-medication. While a vaccine exists, the speaker emphasizes that caution regarding consumption sources remains the best defense.

On this Special Report, India Today's Deputy Editor Aseem Bassi reports from the Lahaul-Spiti district, where temperatures have plummeted to freezing levels. While Manali remains dry, tourists have flocked to the region across the Atal Tunnel to witness snow-packed mountains. Speaking to visitors from Gurgaon, the report captures their mixed emotions of joy and struggle in the harsh weather. Tourist Sachin Chauhan describes the experience as both 'fun' and a 'punishment' due to the bone-chilling cold. The programme highlights the stark contrast in weather conditions and the tourist influx in Himachal Pradesh.

On this Special Report, India Today’s Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor speaks to Gauri Sarin, founder of Making Model Gurugram, who launched a hunger strike on New Year’s Eve to demand urgent action against the city’s worsening air pollution. Sarin, a long-time resident and activist, reveals her decision to leave Gurugram permanently, citing the city’s transformation into a ‘gas chamber’ and the administration’s failure to manage dust and construction waste. The discussion highlights the severe health crisis facing residents, with AQI levels consistently in the poor to severe categories, and the lack of accountability from authorities including the Haryana government.

On this news report, the focus is on a shocking gang-rape incident in Faridabad, Delhi NCR. A woman was allegedly abducted and raped in a moving car by two men who offered her a lift late at night. The survivor was beaten and dumped on the Faridabad-Gurugram road at 3 AM after a harrowing two-hour ordeal. She suffered injuries to her head and face. The Faridabad police acted swiftly, registering an FIR and handing the case to the Crime Branch. A speaker highlights that 'The Faridabad police claim that the case was solved within 24 hours.' Both accused involved in the crime were arrested. The programme highlights the details of the investigation, the survivor's condition, and the recurring issue of women's safety on the roads.

In this Special Report, the Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of the Aravalli mining issue, with a vacation bench led by Chief Justice of India Suryakant slated to hear the matter. Union Environment Minister Bhupinder Yadav, in an exclusive interview with India Today's Marya Shakil, defends the Centre's stance, asserting that 'mining will be allowed in 2% of the Aravallis' and that the 1.47 lakh sq km figure covers 34 districts, not just the hill range. The Minister dismisses concerns about the 100-metre definition excluding protected areas, stating, 'First, you must collect your facts, Maria ji,' while citing Forest Survey of India data.

In this broadcast, India Today's Anjali Istwal and Sushant Mehra discuss the critical pollution situation in the national capital as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovers near the 'severe' category at 391. The Delhi government has decided to lift GRAP-4 restrictions but has mandated two permanent measures: 'fuel will not be provided to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate' and a ban on non-BS6 compliant vehicles. Sushant Mehra reports from the ground, noting that 'enforcement teams have been deployed on all the petrol pumps in Delhi to monitor the situation' using ANPR cameras. The segment also highlights concerns about potential chaos at fuel stations and the lack of adequate public transport for commuters from NCR regions like Gurgaon and Noida. Additionally, schools for nursery to Class 6 are running in hybrid mode while construction activities resume under strict guidelines.

In this Special Report, the focus is on the controversy surrounding the definition of the Aravalli Range and the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment. The programme, broadcast from the Aravalli Biodiversity Park in Gurgaon, highlights the concerns of activists regarding the exclusion of hillocks under 100 metres from protection. An expert panelist argues that the new criteria is a 'very perverse application of Richard Murphy's classification' and contradicts the 1992 notification which recognized 'Gair Mumkin Pahar' as forest land. The discussion also scrutinizes the government's 'Aravalli Green Wall' project, with speakers questioning the lack of budgetary allocation and the reality of illegal mining on the ground.

In this Special Report, India Today’s Maria Shakil discusses the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi NCR and the blatant violation of GRAP-4 norms. Environmentalist Vimlendu Jha criticizes the government’s inaction, stating that 'PUC certificates are being sold like a candy' and that the administration is in denial about the 40 per cent contribution of vehicular pollution. Bharti Chaturvedi of the Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group highlights the lack of public transport, calling it a 'hypocrisy' that forces citizens to rely on private vehicles. The show also features a sting operation by reporter Nitin Jain, exposing how private diesel buses openly flout bans and bribe officials to operate. The panel questions the effectiveness of the current enforcement regime.

In this exclusive chat, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addresses the discrepancy between his Rajya Sabha statement regarding Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) and recent data showing severe pollution levels. While Yadav had stated that the AQI had not crossed 450 in 2025, CPCB data revealed it hit 461 on December 14. Clarifying his stance, Yadav says, 'Jis din maine yeh bayan diya tha us din tak AQI 450 ke upar nahi kiya tha' (Until the day I gave that statement, AQI hadn't crossed 450). He attributes the sudden spike to 'anthropocentric activity' and weather conditions like Western Disturbances causing zero wind velocity. The Minister also discusses the role of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in coordinating pollution control measures across Delhi-NCR.

Union Environment Minister Bhupinder Yadav addresses the controversy surrounding mining in the Aravalli range in an exclusive interview with India Today's Marya Shakil. Responding to concerns that the new '100-meter definition' could exclude 99% of the hills, Yadav clarifies the data, stating the Aravalli range spans 1.47 lakh sq km across four states and 37 districts. He asserts, 'Delhi mein mining allow nahi hai, Gurgaon, Faridabad mein mining allow nahi hai' (Mining is not allowed in Delhi, Gurgaon, or Faridabad). The Minister defends the government's stance, citing the three-degree slope formula and dismissing claims of mass exclusion.

This special edition of To The Point focusses on the consequences of the Supreme Court's November 20, 2025, ruling, which redefines the Aravalli range based on a 100-meter elevation threshold.

This special report, anchored by Preeti Chaudhary, investigates the consequences of the Supreme Court's November 20, 2025, ruling, which redefines the Aravalli range based on a 100-meter elevation threshold. This decision has ignited nationwide 'Save Aravalli' protests amid warnings from activists and experts that up to 90% of the hills could lose legal protection. The program explores concerns that the new classification could accelerate illegal mining and ecological damage across Haryana and Rajasthan, impacting the NCR's water security and air quality. It also features a political debate with BJP spokesperson Raman Malik defending the government's stance and citing the 'Green Wall' project, while Congress spokesperson Dr. Nishant Anand argues the order legalizes plunder.

In this broadcast from the Aravalli Biodiversity Park, the discussion focuses on the political face-off regarding the conservation of the Aravalli range. The host questions the government's 'Aravalli Green Wall project', citing 'zero budgetary allocation' despite claims of implementation. A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson dismisses the criticisms as 'propaganda' and 'fear-mongering', referencing a 'miniscule number' of areas left for use. Countering this, a Congress spokesperson argues that the government is allowing a 'death warrant' for the Aravallis through new definitions and questions who benefits from the mining. The debate highlights concerns over illegal mining and the definition of forest areas.

In this Special Report, the focus is on the growing backlash against the Supreme Court's recent judgment defining the Aravalli Hills based on a '100-metre' height rule. Activists and experts argue this definition, derived from the 1968 Richard Murphy classification, leaves vast swathes of the Aravalli range vulnerable to exploitation. Jyoti Raghavan, from the Aravalli Bachao Citizens Movement, challenges the government's claims of a successful 'Green Wall' project, citing a lack of budgetary allocation and ongoing illegal mining. The discussion highlights concerns that the new definition contradicts the 1992 notification and could lead to the disappearance of hills, as seen in Rajasthan.