Delhi Air Turns Severe as Cold Wave Grips North India, Snowfall Hits Kashmir

4:32Supreme Court Order Redefines Aravallis, Mining Threatens NCR’s Natural ShieldOn this Special Report, India Today’s Sneha Mordani analyses the impact of a Supreme Court order dated 21st November that redefines the Aravalli mountain range. The order, which allows mining and construction in low-lying foothills, could strip protection from 95% of Gurugram’s and 90% of Faridabad’s Aravallis. Mordani explains how the ‘100-metre rule’ threatens the region’s natural shield against dust storms from the Thar Desert and risks worsening Delhi NCR’s air quality.