3 Things The Catch Up: Delhi bans non-BS VI private vehicles amid severe pollution (18 Dec)
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Dec 18, 2025 Delhi's decisive move to ban non-BS6 private vehicles aims to tackle severe winter pollution. This decision, backed by the Environment Minister, highlights the critical issue of vehicular emissions. The podcast also uncovers disturbing links between the Bondi Beach shooter and Hyderabad, detailing his background and movements before the attack. Additionally, a debate erupts over MGNREGA's shortcomings, spurred by a Union Minister's critique. Lastly, Trump's festive military payment announcement adds a surprising twist to current events.
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Follow Delhi's Vehicle Restrictions
- Do not drive non-BS6 private vehicles registered outside Delhi, as the city has banned them during severe pollution.
- Vehicles without a valid PUCC will be denied fuel and may be seized if they violate the restriction.
Vehicles Drive Winter Pollution
- Studies repeatedly show vehicular emissions are among the largest contributors to winter pollution in the NCR.
- Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said this makes enforcement of vehicle restrictions unavoidable.
Hyderabad Visits Before Bondi Attack
- Sajid Akram brought his European-origin wife to Hyderabad in 2001 for a nikah and returned in 2005 with his son Naveed to introduce him to family.
- Sajid later visited Hyderabad in 2012 and 2016 to sell ancestral property before the deadly Bondi Beach attack this year.