India's Air Quality Plummets Post-Diwali, Diplomatic Engagements, and Academic Freedom Concerns Mark Recent Developments
October 22, 2025
India witnessed a significant dip in air quality across several northern cities, particularly Delhi, following Diwali celebrations, raising environmental concerns. Concurrently, diplomatic activities saw Prime Minister Modi congratulate Japan's new PM, emphasizing strong bilateral ties for Indo-Pacific peace, and India upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy. Domestically, the Bihar Assembly elections continued to garner attention with allegations of candidate intimidation, while the denial of entry to a prominent SOAS Hindi scholar sparked discussions on academic freedoms.
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