3 Things The Catch Up: ISRO launches BlueBird Block-2 on LVM3 (24 Dec)
Dec 24, 2025
Dense fog is wreaking havoc in North India, leading to flight cancellations and train delays amid poor air quality. Politically, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's alliance raises eyebrows as Mumbai prepares for civic polls. Tensions escalate in Howda following protests over a worker's tragic death in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the US is considering significant changes to the H-1B visa system, moving away from the random lottery to a focus on wages and skills. Tune in for these pressing issues!
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India's Heaviest Payload Reaches Orbit
- ISRO launched the BlueBird Block-2 on LVM3, placing the heaviest payload ever from India into low-Earth orbit.
- The mission was LVM3's sixth operational flight and a dedicated commercial launch for AST SpaceMobile.
Severe Fog Disrupts North India Travel
- A dense fog and an intensifying cold wave disrupted travel across North India, severely affecting flights and trains.
- Delhi saw visibility drop to nearly 100 metres, over 270 flight delays, and an AQI of 349 classified as very poor.
Thackeray Reunion Reshapes Mumbai Politics
- Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray reunited and announced an alliance ahead of key municipal elections.
- The tie-up may force the BJP-led Mahayuti to rethink strategy for civic polls across 29 municipal bodies including Mumbai's BMC.