December 23, 2025

Victoria's First Public Windfarm Delburn to Power 130,000 Homes in Latrobe Valley

Victoria is launching its first publicly owned windfarm, Delburn, with 33 turbines. The $650m project starts in 2026 and will produce clean energy for 130,000 homes, marking a huge push for green power in the Latrobe Valley.

December 23, 2025

FDA Approves First-Ever Pill Form of Wegovy for Weight Loss

The FDA has approved Wegovy as a once-daily pill, a first for weight-loss drugs. Made by Novo Nordisk, the pill matches the injection's results and launches in early 2026 in the US.

December 23, 2025

UK Exporters Urge Keir Starmer’s Government for Closer EU Trade Deal Now

Over half of UK exporters say the current EU trade deal isn't helping their business grow. The British Chambers of Commerce urges Labour to fast-track a closer EU reset to boost trade and cut red tape.

December 23, 2025

FedEx Faces Backlash Over Rising H-1B Hiring and US Job Cuts After $2.24B Federal Deal

FedEx won a $2.24 billion federal contract but sharply increased H-1B visa hires from 24 to 500 while cutting hundreds of US jobs. The company says hires meet business needs, but critics call out the move amid job losses nationwide.

December 23, 2025

Spain's Christmas Lottery Rewards La Bañeza Town with 468 Million Euros Jackpot

Spain’s El Gordo lottery brings joy to La Bañeza with a 468 million euro prize. The win offers hope months after devastating wildfires hit the region.

December 23, 2025

Himachal Pradesh's Forest Wealth Worth ₹9.95 Lakh Crore, Demands from 16th Finance Commission for More Support

Himachal Pradesh’s forests are worth ₹9.95 lakh crore, offering huge ecological benefits like carbon capture and water supply. Experts urge the 16th Finance Commission to increase funds to protect these assets that serve the entire country.

December 23, 2025

GHMC Offers 90% Interest Waiver on Property Tax Arrears for 2025-26

The Telangana government has announced a 90% waiver on accumulated interest for property tax arrears in GHMC limits for FY 2025-26. Taxpayers must clear the principal and 10% interest in one payment to avail this benefit.

December 23, 2025

CBI, Public Sector Banks Join Forces to Fast-Track Bank Fraud Investigations

The CBI and public sector banks met in Chennai to discuss and speed up ongoing bank fraud probes. Focus was on misuse of mule accounts in cyber scams. This move follows a major June 2025 operation that exposed 8.5 lakh bogus accounts across 700+ branches and led to multiple arrests.

December 23, 2025

Beypore International Water Festival Kicks Off Dec 26 with Yacht Trials and Cultural Shows

Beypore International Water Festival 2025 starts December 26 with a yacht trial service, cultural programs featuring locals, and thrilling water sports across seven spots.

December 21, 2025

Hyderabad Toofans to Promote Telangana Culture in Hockey India League 2025-26

Telangana’s Hyderabad Toofans will showcase State culture in the Hockey India League 2025-26. Sponsored by Telangana Tourism, the team aims to boost regional pride and sports growth.

December 19, 2025

Cyberabad Police Wrap Up 8th Annual Sports Meet with Races and New Cop Café Opening

Cyberabad Police closed their 8th Annual Sports Meet with exciting races and the launch of The Cop Café. Over 1,000 personnel joined the thrilling three-day event.

December 18, 2025

J&K Forms Inquiry Committee After Protests Over Santosh Trophy Squad Selection

Jammu and Kashmir government sets up a nine-member team to investigate the controversial football squad picks for Santosh Trophy 2025. Protests erupted over biased selections favoring Kashmir players. The committee must report in seven days.

December 23, 2025

China and Russia Back Venezuela Against US Oil Blockade and Pressure on Maduro

China and Russia voiced strong support for Venezuela as the US blocks its oil tankers. Trump increased pressure, urging Maduro to step down while Venezuela faces oil export slowdowns.

December 23, 2025

India’s Rural Jobs Guarantee Scheme Reforms Spark Debate on Its Future

India overhauled its rural jobs guarantee law, increasing workdays but shifting costs to states. Critics warn this may weaken a key poverty-fighting scheme.

December 23, 2025

US Justice Department Sues Washington DC Over Semiautomatic Gun Laws, Citing Second Amendment

The Trump-led US Justice Department sued Washington DC, challenging the city's ban on certain semiautomatic firearms. It claims the restrictions violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms. This marks a key fight over gun control and federal powers.

December 23, 2025

Delhi’s Winter Smog Spurs Tougher Pollution Rules and Calls for Constitutional Right to Clean Air

Delhi wakes up to choking smog every winter. New rules now mandate school closures in high pollution phases. Experts push for a constitutional right to clean air as health risks soar.

December 23, 2025

Data Centres Stay Cool Using Liquid 'Showers' and 'Baths' to Save Energy

Data centres keep computer chips cool with liquid cooling systems that spray or bathe parts in fluid. This cuts energy use and helps AI tech run smoothly, while tackling growing environmental concerns.

December 23, 2025

France’s La Poste Faces Cyberattack, Online Services Disrupted Before Christmas

France’s national post and banking service La Poste has been hit by a cyberattack halting online services. Mail deliveries slowed and online banking access affected just days before Christmas.

December 22, 2025

Experts Urge Students to Explore Multiple Careers and Embrace AI Skills

Experts warn students preparing for board or competitive exams to keep multiple career paths open. They stress combining traditional choices with AI skills to stay ahead. Students should follow their passion and build strong communication and problem-solving skills.

December 22, 2025

K.V. Rao Centre for Cybersecurity Opens at Siddhartha Academy, Vijayawada

A new cybersecurity and digital forensics centre is launched at Siddhartha Academy, Vijayawada. Leaders stress the urgent need for skilled experts to protect digital infrastructure.

December 23, 2025

Rare Pink Platypus Spotted in Victorian River, A Stunning Wildlife Surprise

Fisherman Cody Stylianou spotted a rare pink platypus in a secret Victorian river. Biologist says it's a natural color variation, not an albino. The platypus, near-threatened species, is slowly recovering from past decline.

December 22, 2025

Quantum Experientia Season 2 Blends Physics, Math and AI for Mysuru Students

Over 100 students in Mysuru dived into hands-on physics and math experiments at Quest Academy’s Quantum Experientia Season 2. IIT Bombay alumnus Ankit Rathore and other experts sparked curiosity with smart demos. The event also highlighted AI’s role in future STEM education.

December 22, 2025

Tirupati School Honors Ramanujan on National Mathematics Day with Tribute and Competitions

S.V. Vidyalaya, Tirupati, celebrated National Mathematics Day on December 22. The event paid tribute to mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and included thematic competitions to inspire students.

December 22, 2025

Heavy Rain Hits California, Storm Warnings in Zimbabwe, and Aussie Weather Swings for Christmas

California faces flood watches this week after heavy rain and snowstorms. Zimbabwe braces for hail and strong winds. Australia will see sharp temperature changes during Christmas.

December 23, 2025

Delhi’s Air Turns Severely Hazardous with AQI Over 400 Amid Dense Fog

Delhi woke up to dangerous air on December 23, 2025. AQI crossed 400 at 27 stations, with some over 450, causing severe health risks. Dense fog reduced visibility sharply.

December 23, 2025

Mexican Navy Plane Crashes in Texas Bay, Five Dead Including Child

A Mexican navy plane carrying burn patients crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas. Five people died, including a toddler. Rescue teams saved four; one missing as search continues.

December 23, 2025

FDA Approves First-Ever Pill Form of Wegovy for Weight Loss

The FDA has approved Wegovy as a once-daily pill, a first for weight-loss drugs. Made by Novo Nordisk, the pill matches the injection's results and launches in early 2026 in the US.

December 23, 2025

Israel's NGO Registration Rules Threaten Gaza Aid Operations

New Israeli rules require international NGOs to register by December 31 or face closure. This risks halting key healthcare and aid in Gaza. Save the Children and MSF face delays and rejections, warning of disaster for Palestinians.

December 23, 2025

Mexican Navy Plane Crashes in Texas Bay, Five Dead Including Child

A Mexican navy plane carrying burn patients crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas. Five people died, including a toddler. Rescue teams saved four; one missing as search continues.

December 23, 2025

US Justice Department Sues Washington DC Over Semiautomatic Gun Laws, Citing Second Amendment

The Trump-led US Justice Department sued Washington DC, challenging the city's ban on certain semiautomatic firearms. It claims the restrictions violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms. This marks a key fight over gun control and federal powers.

December 23, 2025

Sydney Protest Groups to Challenge NSW 3-Month Protest Ban in Supreme Court

Three Sydney protest groups plan to challenge new NSW laws banning protests for up to three months. They claim the laws violate free speech. Legal action will start after the laws pass parliament.

December 23, 2025

China Cracks Down on Zion Church Leaders in Largest Christian Sweep Since 2018

China has arrested over a dozen Zion Church leaders, including senior pastor Gao Yingjia, in its biggest crackdown on Christians since 2018. More than 100 Christians were detained in Wenzhou as authorities clamp down on underground house churches.

December 23, 2025

Delhi’s Air Turns Severely Hazardous with AQI Over 400 Amid Dense Fog

Delhi woke up to dangerous air on December 23, 2025. AQI crossed 400 at 27 stations, with some over 450, causing severe health risks. Dense fog reduced visibility sharply.

December 23, 2025

Data Centres Stay Cool Using Liquid 'Showers' and 'Baths' to Save Energy

Data centres keep computer chips cool with liquid cooling systems that spray or bathe parts in fluid. This cuts energy use and helps AI tech run smoothly, while tackling growing environmental concerns.

December 23, 2025

Victoria's First Public Windfarm Delburn to Power 130,000 Homes in Latrobe Valley

Victoria is launching its first publicly owned windfarm, Delburn, with 33 turbines. The $650m project starts in 2026 and will produce clean energy for 130,000 homes, marking a huge push for green power in the Latrobe Valley.

December 23, 2025

Delhi’s Winter Smog Spurs Tougher Pollution Rules and Calls for Constitutional Right to Clean Air

Delhi wakes up to choking smog every winter. New rules now mandate school closures in high pollution phases. Experts push for a constitutional right to clean air as health risks soar.

December 23, 2025

19-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling at Stranger Things Abandoned Set in Georgia

Leah Palmirotto, 19, tragically fell to her death while exploring the restricted Briarcliff Building. The site is famous as a Stranger Things filming location and is closed to the public. Police continue investigating the cause of the fall on December 19.

December 23, 2025

Ghana Official Rejects 'Detty December' Label, Pushes 'December in Ghana' Brand

Ghana's diaspora official Kofi Okyere-Darko says he dislikes the term 'Detty December' linked to Ghana. Instead, the government promotes 'December in Ghana' for its popular end-of-year tourism. The season draws thousands of tourists with concerts and investment events, boosting the economy without the 'detty' tag.

December 23, 2025

TLC’s My Strange Addiction Returns With Kathryn’s Unbelievable Habit of Snorting Meals

TLC’s My Strange Addiction is back this January, featuring Kathryn from Virginia who no longer chews her food. Instead, she blends all her meals and snorts them through her nose. The shocking habit started from a college dare and now stirs strong reactions online.

December 23, 2025

Beypore International Water Festival Kicks Off Dec 26 with Yacht Trials and Cultural Shows

Beypore International Water Festival 2025 starts December 26 with a yacht trial service, cultural programs featuring locals, and thrilling water sports across seven spots.

December 23, 2025

China and Russia Back Venezuela Against US Oil Blockade and Pressure on Maduro

China and Russia voiced strong support for Venezuela as the US blocks its oil tankers. Trump increased pressure, urging Maduro to step down while Venezuela faces oil export slowdowns.

December 23, 2025

Over 140 Tourists Rescued as Ferry Capsizes in Laos Mekong River Disaster

A ferry carrying 147 people capsized on the Mekong River, Laos, leaving three missing. Passengers scrambled amid panic, with few life jackets on board. Rescuers are still searching for a mother and her two children.

December 23, 2025

Mexican Navy Plane Crashes in Texas Bay, Five Dead Including Child

A Mexican navy plane carrying burn patients crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas. Five people died, including a toddler. Rescue teams saved four; one missing as search continues.

December 23, 2025

US Justice Department Sues Washington DC Over Semiautomatic Gun Laws, Citing Second Amendment

The Trump-led US Justice Department sued Washington DC, challenging the city's ban on certain semiautomatic firearms. It claims the restrictions violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms. This marks a key fight over gun control and federal powers.

December 23, 2025

India’s Rural Jobs Guarantee Scheme Reforms Spark Debate on Its Future

India overhauled its rural jobs guarantee law, increasing workdays but shifting costs to states. Critics warn this may weaken a key poverty-fighting scheme.

December 23, 2025

India’s Rural Jobs Guarantee Scheme Reforms Spark Debate on Its Future

India overhauled its rural jobs guarantee law, increasing workdays but shifting costs to states. Critics warn this may weaken a key poverty-fighting scheme.

December 23, 2025

Over 140 Tourists Rescued as Ferry Capsizes in Laos Mekong River Disaster

A ferry carrying 147 people capsized on the Mekong River, Laos, leaving three missing. Passengers scrambled amid panic, with few life jackets on board. Rescuers are still searching for a mother and her two children.

December 23, 2025

China Cracks Down on Zion Church Leaders in Largest Christian Sweep Since 2018

China has arrested over a dozen Zion Church leaders, including senior pastor Gao Yingjia, in its biggest crackdown on Christians since 2018. More than 100 Christians were detained in Wenzhou as authorities clamp down on underground house churches.