North Korea's Kim logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025

Kim Jong-un logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025

This year's result came as Kim sought to broaden his diplomatic landscape, including making his multilateral diplomatic debut, and to step up implementation of the country's five-year development plan, which concludes this year, reports Yonhap news agency. Dec 28, 2025
Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

Addressing party workers after hoisting the flag, Kharge congratulated Congress members on the Foundation Day and extended advance New Year greetings. Recalling the party's origins, he said the Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Mumbai, and that millions of Congress workers sacrificed, went to jail and endured hardship during the freedom struggle to secure India's independence. Dec 28, 2025
Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category in the morning as several parts of the national capital woke up under a thick layer of smog. The combined impact of pollution and fog further reduced visibility, compounding travel disruptions. Dec 28, 2025
Smog blankets Delhi as city records AQI of 391

Smog blankets Delhi as city records AQI of 391

While Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered on the edge of the 'very poor' category, neighbouring Noida recorded 'severe' air quality, with the AQI touching 415. According to data from the Sameer app, developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall AQI stood at 391 as of 6:05 a.m. on Sunday. Dec 28, 2025
MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

Kharge set the tone for the agitation by questioning the government's priorities: "Why has the Central government destroyed a scheme like MGNREGS? You have endless money for the rich - who loot banks through massive loans - but no courage to give even 30 per cent to labourers? This shows they stand only with the rich, never with the poor." Dec 27, 2025