December 7, 2025

SCR Runs Six Special Trains; New Tirupati-Sainagar Shirdi Express Launching December 14

SCR is running six special trains from Cherlapalli to Yelahanka and Shalimar to manage passenger rush. A new weekly Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express train starts from December 14 with a launch by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

December 7, 2025

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25, Including Jharkhand Youths; Families Await Justice

A deadly fire at a Goa nightclub killed 25, including Jharkhand youths Pradeep and Vinod Mahto. Families mourn and demand government support and probe.

December 7, 2025

Palestine 36 to Open 30th IFFK; Lifetime Award for Abderrahmane Sissako

The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala opens with Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 on December 12. Filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako gets Lifetime Achievement Award. Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof chairs International Jury.

December 7, 2025

Chernobyl Radiation Shield Loses Safety Function After Drone Strike: UN Watchdog

The UN's nuclear watchdog says Chernobyl's protective shield lost its main safety function following a drone attack. Repairs are urgent but experts say the risk remains low.

December 7, 2025

Drone Strike Severely Damages Chernobyl’s Nuclear Safety Shield, Says IAEA

IAEA warns that a drone strike on February 14 has severely damaged the protective structure at Chernobyl's No 4 reactor. The steel arch lost its main safety functions, raising concerns over nuclear safety. Limited repairs done; full restoration crucial to prevent more risk.