December 16, 2025

Maximus to Set Up New Tech Centre in Hyderabad with 200 Jobs by 2026

Maximus, a US tech firm, will open a new operations centre in Hyderabad in 2026. The centre will focus on digital public services and create 200 jobs.

December 16, 2025

One Worker Dies, Another Critically Burned in Molten Metal Spill at Medak Steel Factory

A tragic accident at Agarwal Foundries in Medak left one worker dead and another critically injured after molten metal spilled. Protests demand safety and justice.

December 16, 2025

Riyadh Slaps Heavy Fines for Illegal Rent Hikes and Contract Breaches

Riyadh cracks down on illegal rent increases and contract breaches with heavy fines. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties, while tenant rights remain strong.

December 16, 2025

Telangana Innovation Cell to Host Innovation Panchayat on Dec 20 at Mahabubnagar

Telangana Innovation Cell launches Innovation Panchayat on Dec 20 in Mahabubnagar. Startups from five districts get live mentorship, guidance, and government links.

December 16, 2025

Aldi Cheapest for Groceries; Woolworths and Coles Lag Far Behind Before Price Rules Kick In

Choice's latest survey shows Aldi leads with the cheapest grocery basket at $72.41, while Woolworths and Coles charge almost $100 or more. New price gouging laws are set for July but supermarkets still have wide price gaps.

December 16, 2025

UK Signs New Trade Deal with South Korea Boosting Exports of Cars and Guinness

The UK has signed a fresh trade deal with South Korea to boost exports of cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. It lowers auto tariff rules and adds £400m yearly to the UK economy.

December 15, 2025

Spain Rolls Out €60 Nationwide Public Transport Pass in January

Spain’s government will launch a monthly public transport pass for €60 allowing travel across the country on buses and trains. The initiative starts in January and aims to cut travel costs by up to 60%, benefiting 2 million people.

December 15, 2025

UAS Bengaluru Hosts KrishiVitta 2025 to Boost Agri Startup Investments

UAS Bengaluru's KrishiVitta 2025 united 11 agri startups and 7 investors. Over 250 people joined for pitches, workshops, and networking to drive agri innovation.

December 16, 2025

Nagapattinam Launches Sailing Training for Fishermen's Children Ahead of Deputy CM Visit

Nagapattinam district sets up sailing training inside its port for children of fishermen. Royal Madras Yacht Club supports this new eco-friendly sport initiative to nurture local talent. Velankanni beach water sports also planned to boost tourism and provide jobs.

December 15, 2025

Calcutta High Court to Hear PILs Seeking CBI Probe into Messi Event Violence

Three PILs demand central probe into chaos and vandalism at Lionel Messi's Salt Lake Stadium event. Arrests made; court debate on investigation underway.

December 15, 2025

5th Beypore International Water Festival To Pulse Kozhikode With Sports And Culture From Dec 25

The 5th Beypore International Water Festival will run from December 26-28 in Kozhikode with water sports, kite festival, marathons, and cultural fun. Events start with a cycle rally on December 25.

December 14, 2025

Organizer of Messi Event in Kolkata Held for 14 Days after Stadium Vandalism

Satadru Dutta, organiser of Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, was remanded to 14 days police custody after fans vandalised Salt Lake Stadium. Authorities probe chaos following Messi's departure.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Hears Petitions on Election Commission's Special Electoral Roll Revision

The Supreme Court continues hearing petitions challenging the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The court questioned the citizenship checks linked to migration, with Chief Justice Kant stressing limited judicial interference.

December 16, 2025

Policeman Killed in Jammu’s Anti-Terror Operation, Search Continues

A policeman was killed in a gunfight during an anti-terror operation in Udhampur’s Soan village. Security forces are still chasing terrorists in tough jungle terrain.

December 16, 2025

Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: 15 Dead in Islamic State-Inspired Attack by Father and Son

Fifteen people died in a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Police say the father-son suspects, linked to Islamic State, targeted Jews. Investigation uncovered extremist materials and explosives.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Proposes NIA Takeover of Organised Crime Cases to Speed up Trials

The Supreme Court advises the NIA to take charge of hard crime cases across states. Special courts in Delhi should try these cases to avoid delays and conflicting judgments, says the top court.

December 16, 2025

Maximus to Set Up New Tech Centre in Hyderabad with 200 Jobs by 2026

Maximus, a US tech firm, will open a new operations centre in Hyderabad in 2026. The centre will focus on digital public services and create 200 jobs.

December 16, 2025

Telangana Innovation Cell to Host Innovation Panchayat on Dec 20 at Mahabubnagar

Telangana Innovation Cell launches Innovation Panchayat on Dec 20 in Mahabubnagar. Startups from five districts get live mentorship, guidance, and government links.

December 16, 2025

NCLAT Orders WhatsApp to Seek User Consent for Data Sharing Beyond App

NCLAT has ruled that WhatsApp must get users’ clear consent before sharing their data for non-WhatsApp uses, including advertising. The tribunal gave WhatsApp three months to comply with the order that protects users’ rights and stops exploitation.

December 16, 2025

Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India Launch 7 STEM Labs in Karnataka Government Schools

Seven modern STEM labs have opened in Malur's government schools, thanks to Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India. Students in classes 8-12 will get hands-on STEM experience, while teachers receive special training to improve learning quality.

December 16, 2025

New Study Finds Harmful Microplastics in Delhi and Other Cities' Air, Raising Health Concerns

A recent study reveals tiny inhalable microplastics in the air of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. These particles can enter lungs deeply and carry toxic chemicals and microbes, posing serious health risks. Delhi and Kolkata show the highest levels, especially in winter when pollution peaks.

December 16, 2025

India's UN Envoy Backs New Ocean Satellite and Training at INCOIS

India's Ambassador to UNESCO Vishal V. Sharma visited INCOIS, supporting a dedicated ocean observation satellite and expanded training for young researchers in tsunami warning.

December 15, 2025

Study Finds Egypt’s New Kingdom Started Decades Later Than Previously Believed

Researchers using radiocarbon dating say Egypt’s New Kingdom began later than historians thought. The major volcanic eruption of Thera happened before King Ahmose I’s reign, pushing back key dates by decades.

December 15, 2025

Wasps: Nature's Unsung Heroes in Pest Control and Ecology

Experts say wasps can help control pests naturally. Raghavendra Gadagkar explains how well-fed wasps become egg layers and hunters. Recent studies praise their ecological role beyond bees.

December 16, 2025

Unsettled Weather: Rain, Wind, and Rough Seas to Hit Multiple Regions This Week

The National Centre of Meteorology warns of intermittent rain, gusty winds, and rough seas through the week. Heavy showers may reduce visibility in some areas.

December 16, 2025

New Study Finds Harmful Microplastics in Delhi and Other Cities' Air, Raising Health Concerns

A recent study reveals tiny inhalable microplastics in the air of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. These particles can enter lungs deeply and carry toxic chemicals and microbes, posing serious health risks. Delhi and Kolkata show the highest levels, especially in winter when pollution peaks.

December 16, 2025

Singapore Warns of Delhi Air Pollution, Opposition Hits Gupta Govt Hard

Singapore warns its citizens about Delhi’s air pollution. AAP calls it an international embarrassment. Congress demands Rekha Gupta's resignation. BJP says it’s normal and accuses others of politics.

December 16, 2025

Telangana Sees 3-4°C Drop in Minimum Temperatures; No Cold Wave Alert Issued

Telangana's minimum temperatures are set to fall by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius in isolated pockets over two days, says IMD. Clear skies and dry weather will prevail, with mist in mornings and nights.

December 16, 2025

Four Killed, Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Thoppur Ghat Road

A tragic accident on Thoppur Ghat Road left four people dead and three injured. A lorry lost control, hitting a bike, parcel van, car, and another van, causing traffic chaos for hours.

December 16, 2025

Policeman Killed in Jammu’s Anti-Terror Operation, Search Continues

A policeman was killed in a gunfight during an anti-terror operation in Udhampur’s Soan village. Security forces are still chasing terrorists in tough jungle terrain.

December 16, 2025

Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: 15 Dead in Islamic State-Inspired Attack by Father and Son

Fifteen people died in a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Police say the father-son suspects, linked to Islamic State, targeted Jews. Investigation uncovered extremist materials and explosives.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Proposes NIA Takeover of Organised Crime Cases to Speed up Trials

The Supreme Court advises the NIA to take charge of hard crime cases across states. Special courts in Delhi should try these cases to avoid delays and conflicting judgments, says the top court.

December 16, 2025

Bengaluru's Infrastructure Woes Drag On in 2025 with Delays and Traffic Jams

In 2025, Bengaluru’s infrastructure struggles continue with poor roads, traffic jams, and slow or stalled projects. Citizens face daily troubles as flyovers, underpasses, and roadworks delay endlessly.

December 16, 2025

Dubai Rolls Out New Gold Number Plates for Delivery Motorcycles from December

Dubai will require gold number plates on all delivery motorcycles and e-bikes starting December. This move improves safety and helps regulate the booming delivery industry.

December 16, 2025

Unsettled Weather: Rain, Wind, and Rough Seas to Hit Multiple Regions This Week

The National Centre of Meteorology warns of intermittent rain, gusty winds, and rough seas through the week. Heavy showers may reduce visibility in some areas.

December 16, 2025

Riyadh Slaps Heavy Fines for Illegal Rent Hikes and Contract Breaches

Riyadh cracks down on illegal rent increases and contract breaches with heavy fines. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties, while tenant rights remain strong.

December 16, 2025

Four Films Cleared by Censors for International Film Festival of Kerala 2025

Four out of 19 movies received censor clearance for screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala, including Beef and Eagles of The Republic. The rest await approval, with Battleship Potemkin among the pending titles.

December 16, 2025

Bengaluru Police Book Two City Pubs, Including Shilpa Shetty's Bastian, For Overstaying Hours

Bengaluru police have acted tough on two popular pubs, including actress Shilpa Shetty's Bastian Garden City, for operating past allowed hours amid a New Year crackdown. Sourberry Pub, linked to Aryan Khan, also faces charges after viral incidents.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Extends Arrest Protection for Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in Chit Fund Scam

The Supreme Court has extended interim protection from arrest to actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in a cheating case linked to Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society. The protection lasts until investigation ends. Talpade and Nath were brand ambassadors for the chit fund, but the court noted they were not involved in running it.

December 15, 2025

5th Beypore International Water Festival To Pulse Kozhikode With Sports And Culture From Dec 25

The 5th Beypore International Water Festival will run from December 26-28 in Kozhikode with water sports, kite festival, marathons, and cultural fun. Events start with a cycle rally on December 25.

December 16, 2025

Ukraine's Underwater Drones Hit Russian Submarine in Historic Black Sea Strike

Ukraine's security service says its underwater drones damaged a Russian submarine armed with Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk, a first in the war. This intensifies the naval fight in the Black Sea.

December 16, 2025

Maximus to Set Up New Tech Centre in Hyderabad with 200 Jobs by 2026

Maximus, a US tech firm, will open a new operations centre in Hyderabad in 2026. The centre will focus on digital public services and create 200 jobs.

December 16, 2025

Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: 15 Dead in Islamic State-Inspired Attack by Father and Son

Fifteen people died in a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Police say the father-son suspects, linked to Islamic State, targeted Jews. Investigation uncovered extremist materials and explosives.

December 16, 2025

US Military Kills 8 in Deadly Strikes on Drug Smuggling Ships in Eastern Pacific

The US military attacked three vessels suspected of drug trafficking in international waters, killing eight people. This is part of Trump’s aggressive campaign against narcotics trafficking near Venezuela.

December 16, 2025

Four Killed, Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Thoppur Ghat Road

A tragic accident on Thoppur Ghat Road left four people dead and three injured. A lorry lost control, hitting a bike, parcel van, car, and another van, causing traffic chaos for hours.

December 16, 2025

Bengaluru's Infrastructure Woes Drag On in 2025 with Delays and Traffic Jams

In 2025, Bengaluru’s infrastructure struggles continue with poor roads, traffic jams, and slow or stalled projects. Citizens face daily troubles as flyovers, underpasses, and roadworks delay endlessly.

December 16, 2025

Ukraine's Underwater Drones Hit Russian Submarine in Historic Black Sea Strike

Ukraine's security service says its underwater drones damaged a Russian submarine armed with Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk, a first in the war. This intensifies the naval fight in the Black Sea.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Proposes NIA Takeover of Organised Crime Cases to Speed up Trials

The Supreme Court advises the NIA to take charge of hard crime cases across states. Special courts in Delhi should try these cases to avoid delays and conflicting judgments, says the top court.