Kerala Nurse Sentenced to 7 Years for Rape in Scotland After Extradition

December 11, 2025

Kerala Nurse Sentenced to 7 Years for Rape in Scotland After Extradition

Naijil Paul, a 47-year-old nurse from Kerala, was sentenced to seven years and nine months in Scotland. He pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting three women while managing a care home. Paul fled India before his trial but was extradited back to Scotland for sentencing.

Deepavali Festival Gets UNESCO Intangible Heritage Tag at Delhi’s Red Fort

December 10, 2025

Deepavali Festival Gets UNESCO Intangible Heritage Tag at Delhi’s Red Fort

India’s Deepavali festival has been officially added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The historic announcement was made during a special session held at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort.

Centre's Political Stance Hurts SilverLine Project as Northeast Rail Link Advances

December 10, 2025

Centre's Political Stance Hurts SilverLine Project as Northeast Rail Link Advances

Kerala's SilverLine rail project faces delays due to Centre's political concerns, while Mizoram's tough Bairabi-Sairang railway line, built with 48 tunnels and 143 bridges, recently opened.

US Pushes H-1B Visa Interviews in India to March 2026 Over Social Media Checks

December 10, 2025

US Pushes H-1B Visa Interviews in India to March 2026 Over Social Media Checks

The US Department of State rescheduled all December H-1B visa interviews in India to March 2026. Social media screening is the main reason. Many Indian workers are now stranded.

US Sanctions Network Hiring Colombian Mercenaries for Sudan War

December 10, 2025

US Sanctions Network Hiring Colombian Mercenaries for Sudan War

The US has sanctioned a network recruiting Colombians to fight with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of brutal attacks and war crimes in the ongoing civil war.