December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport Launches Commercial Flights, IndiGo First to Land

Navi Mumbai International Airport started commercial flights on December 25, 2025. IndiGo’s Bengaluru flight was the first to land. The airport aims to ease Mumbai’s air traffic and features eco-friendly designs.

December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport wows with 1,515-drone show before opening

Navi Mumbai International Airport held a spectacular drone show with 1,515 drones on December 24, ahead of its commercial launch on December 25, 2025. The show featured stunning aerial designs like lotus blooms and the airport logo.

December 25, 2025

Australians to Spend $1.6bn on Boxing Day Sales Amid Warning Against Fake Discounts

Australians are expected to spend $1.6 billion on Boxing Day sales, with overall post-Christmas spending rising. Consumer authorities warn shoppers about misleading discount tactics by major retailers.

December 25, 2025

Karnataka Public Libraries Face ₹526.83 Crore Dues, Hit Kannada Publishers Hard

Karnataka's Department of Public Libraries hasn’t bought new books since 2021 due to ₹526.83 crore unpaid library cess by local bodies, mainly BBMP. Kannada publishers suffer and plan protests. Minister Madhu Bangarappa said book procurement for 2022 titles is underway.

December 25, 2025

ED Arrests Key Accused in $15 Million Illegal Call-Centre Scam Preying on US Citizens

Enforcement Directorate arrests Chandra Prakash Gupta in illegal call-centre scam that cheated US nationals of $15 million. The scam used fake Microsoft alerts to trick victims into giving remote access and transferring funds.

December 25, 2025

Australians to Spend $1.6bn on Boxing Day Sales Amid Warning Against Fake Discounts

Australians are expected to spend $1.6 billion on Boxing Day sales, with overall post-Christmas spending rising. Consumer authorities warn shoppers about misleading discount tactics by major retailers.

December 24, 2025

CBI Arrests Two Bank Officials for Opening Mule Accounts Used in Cyber Fraud

CBI has arrested two bank officials for opening mule accounts used to transfer money stolen via cyber frauds. The accused worked with organised cybercriminals to guide fraudsters and avoid detection.

December 24, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire with Record Saudi Deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking contract extension with Al-Nassr that made him football’s first billionaire. The massive deal includes a huge salary, bonuses, luxury perks, and a 15% club ownership stake.

December 25, 2025

Sydney to Hobart Race Faces Cold, Wet Weather; Cyclone and Fire Warnings Hit West Australia

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will see cold, wet, and bumpy seas with strong southerly winds but no repeat of last year's deadly storms. Meanwhile, Western Australia braces for Cyclone Grant and extreme heat fire danger this Christmas.

December 24, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire with Record Saudi Deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking contract extension with Al-Nassr that made him football’s first billionaire. The massive deal includes a huge salary, bonuses, luxury perks, and a 15% club ownership stake.

December 24, 2025

India Leads Global Doping Offenders in 2024 with 260 Positive Cases, WADA Reports

India recorded the highest number of doping offenders worldwide for the third year in a row with 260 positive cases in 2024, WADA's report reveals. The country's 3.6% positivity rate more than doubles other nations, as athletics, weightlifting, and wrestling see most violations.

December 23, 2025

Karnataka Govt Denies KSCA Permission to Host Vijay Hazare Trophy Match at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Karnataka government has refused permission to KSCA for holding a Vijay Hazare Trophy match on December 24 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The decision follows unimplemented safety recommendations after the June RCB stampede that killed 11 people.

December 25, 2025

Nine Arrested for Vandalizing Church in Vikarabad, Telangana Amid Rising Religious Tensions

Nine youths were caught for vandalizing a church in Vikarabad. Civil rights groups strongly condemned the attack, highlighting increasing religious intolerance in Telangana.

December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport Launches Commercial Flights, IndiGo First to Land

Navi Mumbai International Airport started commercial flights on December 25, 2025. IndiGo’s Bengaluru flight was the first to land. The airport aims to ease Mumbai’s air traffic and features eco-friendly designs.

December 25, 2025

India Sets Up Bureau of Port Security to Strengthen Maritime Safety and Cybersecurity

India has created the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) as a statutory body under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025. BoPS will oversee port and ship security, tackle maritime crimes, and focus on cybersecurity to protect ports. This move aims to improve coordination and enforce international standards amid growing maritime trade.

December 25, 2025

Anu Garg Becomes First Woman Chief Secretary of Odisha

Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha. She takes charge after Manoj Ahuja's retirement on December 31, 2025. Garg is praised for her work in development and water resources.

December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport wows with 1,515-drone show before opening

Navi Mumbai International Airport held a spectacular drone show with 1,515 drones on December 24, ahead of its commercial launch on December 25, 2025. The show featured stunning aerial designs like lotus blooms and the airport logo.

December 25, 2025

VTuber Neuro-Sama Questions Her Reality, Sparks Viral Debate on AI Consciousness

Neuro-Sama, an AI VTuber, stunned Twitch viewers by asking if she could ever be real. Her live stream hit record highs and went viral, sparking debates on AI self-awareness and digital identity.

December 25, 2025

ED Arrests Key Accused in $15 Million Illegal Call-Centre Scam Preying on US Citizens

Enforcement Directorate arrests Chandra Prakash Gupta in illegal call-centre scam that cheated US nationals of $15 million. The scam used fake Microsoft alerts to trick victims into giving remote access and transferring funds.

December 24, 2025

Delhi Metro Gets ₹12,015 Crore Boost with 16 Km Expansion in Project 5-A

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹12,015 crore Delhi Metro Project 5-A, adding 16 km and 13 stations. This expansion will link key areas and ease Delhi’s traffic and pollution.

December 25, 2025

Norovirus Spreads Rapidly Across US with New GII.17 Variant Amid Winter Illness Surge

Norovirus cases are rising fast in the US, driven by a new GII.17 variant. This 'winter vomiting disease' spreads alongside flu and COVID, hitting states like California and Michigan hard.

December 24, 2025

Knuckle Cracking Makes a Pop, Not Arthritis: New Science Reveals Truth

Cracking knuckles creates a gas bubble popping sound, not bone damage. Studies, including one by Dr. Donald Unger, prove it does not cause arthritis or harm joints.

December 24, 2025

Why Mosquitoes Bite You More: It's Not Random, Science Explains

Mosquitoes don’t bite randomly. They pick targets by sensing your breath, heat, skin chemistry, and even clothes. Blood type may matter but not for sure. Here’s why you might be a mosquito magnet!

December 24, 2025

Western Hoolock Gibbon Faces Threats in Assam, Tech and Communities Step In

The endangered western hoolock gibbon in Assam’s Hollongapar Sanctuary faces danger from habitat loss, hunting, and train noise. Scientists use genetics and technology to protect them. Local tribes join hands for conservation.

December 25, 2025

Himachal Pradesh Fires Doctor After Shocking Fight With Patient at IGMC Shimla

A senior doctor at IGMC Shimla was fired after a brutal fight with a patient. Both were found guilty of misconduct. The hospital saw protests and police had to intervene.

December 25, 2025

Light Rain and Cooler Nights in Tamil Nadu Till December 30: RMC Forecast

The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts light to moderate rain mainly over north Tamil Nadu till December 28 and again on December 30. Temperatures are likely to drop 2-3°C below normal in some areas, with ground frost warnings for hill stations like Kodaikanal and Nilgiris.

December 25, 2025

Norovirus Spreads Rapidly Across US with New GII.17 Variant Amid Winter Illness Surge

Norovirus cases are rising fast in the US, driven by a new GII.17 variant. This 'winter vomiting disease' spreads alongside flu and COVID, hitting states like California and Michigan hard.

December 24, 2025

Knuckle Cracking Makes a Pop, Not Arthritis: New Science Reveals Truth

Cracking knuckles creates a gas bubble popping sound, not bone damage. Studies, including one by Dr. Donald Unger, prove it does not cause arthritis or harm joints.

December 25, 2025

Two Arrested for Using Electronic Devices in University of Hyderabad Recruitment Exam

Two candidates, Anil Kumar and Satish, were arrested for cheating in a University of Hyderabad non-teaching recruitment exam using banned electronic gadgets. They are now in judicial custody as police investigate.

December 25, 2025

Nine Arrested for Vandalizing Church in Vikarabad, Telangana Amid Rising Religious Tensions

Nine youths were caught for vandalizing a church in Vikarabad. Civil rights groups strongly condemned the attack, highlighting increasing religious intolerance in Telangana.

December 25, 2025

Himachal Pradesh Fires Doctor After Shocking Fight With Patient at IGMC Shimla

A senior doctor at IGMC Shimla was fired after a brutal fight with a patient. Both were found guilty of misconduct. The hospital saw protests and police had to intervene.

December 25, 2025

Truck Hits Sleeper Bus on NH48 in Karnataka; 11 Feared Dead in Fiery Crash

Over 11 people are feared dead after a container truck crashed into a luxury sleeper bus on NH48 near Hiriyur, Karnataka. The bus caught fire, trapping many passengers inside. Truck driver's negligence caused the accident. The bus driver and cleaner escaped, but the truck driver and cleaner died.

December 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia to Get Rain and Winter Chill From December 23 to 31

The National Centre for Meteorology predicts rainfall and colder weather across Saudi Arabia from December 23 to 31. Several regions including Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province will be affected. Residents are advised to follow weather updates as conditions may change.

December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport Launches Commercial Flights, IndiGo First to Land

Navi Mumbai International Airport started commercial flights on December 25, 2025. IndiGo’s Bengaluru flight was the first to land. The airport aims to ease Mumbai’s air traffic and features eco-friendly designs.

December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport wows with 1,515-drone show before opening

Navi Mumbai International Airport held a spectacular drone show with 1,515 drones on December 24, ahead of its commercial launch on December 25, 2025. The show featured stunning aerial designs like lotus blooms and the airport logo.

December 25, 2025

₹7.5 Crore Spent on New Escalators for Taramani, MEPZ, Chromepet FOBs

The Highways Department is spending ₹7.5 crore to install new escalators at Taramani, MEPZ, and Chromepet foot over bridges. Old broken escalators have been removed and repairs promised. Installation should finish by next month, easing travel for pedestrians, especially senior citizens.

December 25, 2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Appeals for Immediate Prison Release, Challenges Conviction

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has asked an appeals court to free him from prison and overturn his conviction on prostitution charges. His lawyer called the 50-month sentence 'unlawful' and plans to fight the verdict in court.

December 25, 2025

VTuber Neuro-Sama Questions Her Reality, Sparks Viral Debate on AI Consciousness

Neuro-Sama, an AI VTuber, stunned Twitch viewers by asking if she could ever be real. Her live stream hit record highs and went viral, sparking debates on AI self-awareness and digital identity.

December 25, 2025

Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Festival 2025 Opens with 100 International Stalls

The 13th Sargaalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival has started with a colorful display of handicrafts and 100 stalls from 15 countries and Indian states. It features handloom contests, a flower show, and a tourism expo. The festival runs until January 11, 2026.

December 25, 2025

Democratic Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump's Name from Kennedy Center After Controversial Vote

US Representative Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. The board, filled with Trump allies, renamed it without Congress approval. Beatty was muted during the vote and says the change breaks the law. Trump’s name went up amid strong criticism from the Kennedy family and locals.

December 25, 2025

India Sets Up Bureau of Port Security to Strengthen Maritime Safety and Cybersecurity

India has created the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) as a statutory body under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025. BoPS will oversee port and ship security, tackle maritime crimes, and focus on cybersecurity to protect ports. This move aims to improve coordination and enforce international standards amid growing maritime trade.

December 25, 2025

Sydney to Hobart Race Faces Cold, Wet Weather; Cyclone and Fire Warnings Hit West Australia

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will see cold, wet, and bumpy seas with strong southerly winds but no repeat of last year's deadly storms. Meanwhile, Western Australia braces for Cyclone Grant and extreme heat fire danger this Christmas.

December 25, 2025

US Expands Social Media Checks for H-1B Visas, Causing Delays for Indian Workers and Dependents

From December 15, the US added social media screening for H-1B visas and H-4 dependents. This caused passport holds, delays, and temporary refusals. An Indian applicant shared their experience online, urging others to stay patient as emergency requests are still being approved.

December 25, 2025

14 Nations Condemn Israel's Approval of 19 New West Bank Settlements

Fourteen countries including Britain, Canada, and Germany have condemned Israel’s recent approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank. They say the move violates international law and threatens stability and peace in the region.

December 25, 2025

Two Arrested for Using Electronic Devices in University of Hyderabad Recruitment Exam

Two candidates, Anil Kumar and Satish, were arrested for cheating in a University of Hyderabad non-teaching recruitment exam using banned electronic gadgets. They are now in judicial custody as police investigate.

December 25, 2025

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December 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia to Get Rain and Winter Chill From December 23 to 31

The National Centre for Meteorology predicts rainfall and colder weather across Saudi Arabia from December 23 to 31. Several regions including Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province will be affected. Residents are advised to follow weather updates as conditions may change.

December 25, 2025

₹7.5 Crore Spent on New Escalators for Taramani, MEPZ, Chromepet FOBs

The Highways Department is spending ₹7.5 crore to install new escalators at Taramani, MEPZ, and Chromepet foot over bridges. Old broken escalators have been removed and repairs promised. Installation should finish by next month, easing travel for pedestrians, especially senior citizens.