Germany Votes to Restart Voluntary Military Service Amid Ukraine War

December 5, 2025

Germany Votes to Restart Voluntary Military Service Amid Ukraine War

Germany's parliament approved voluntary military service to boost defence. All 18-year-old men will get a fitness exam from 2027. Youth protests erupt nationwide.

Lok Sabha erupts over lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Madurai hill temple

December 5, 2025

Lok Sabha erupts over lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Madurai hill temple

Lok Sabha was disrupted after DMK accused BJP of stirring communal tension over lighting the Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram, Madurai. BJP hit back, accusing Tamil Nadu govt of blocking worshippers. Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu govt's plea against Madras High Court's order allowing the lamp lighting.

Indian Students in US Get Key Guidance on Safety, Immigration and Careers at ATA Event

December 5, 2025

Indian Students in US Get Key Guidance on Safety, Immigration and Careers at ATA Event

Indian students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee joined an ATA session on challenges like safety, immigration rules, mental health, and career tips. Experts and leaders shared vital advice for a smooth US education journey.

Sudan's El Fasher Massacre: 60,000 Dead as RSF Seals City, Mass Graves Found

December 5, 2025

Sudan's El Fasher Massacre: 60,000 Dead as RSF Seals City, Mass Graves Found

Sudan's El Fasher city looks like a crime scene with thousands of bodies piled up after RSF seized control. Satellite images show mass graves and burning pits. At least 60,000 people are reported killed. Humanitarian aid remains blocked amid fears of famine.

Canadian Arrested at India-Nepal Border with Fake Visa Stamp at Sonauli Check Post

December 5, 2025

Canadian Arrested at India-Nepal Border with Fake Visa Stamp at Sonauli Check Post

A Canadian national was caught at the Sonauli immigration post on the India-Nepal border for trying to enter Nepal with a fake visa stamp. Officials detained him and lodged an FIR under the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The man tried to use a forged Delhi Airport immigration seal to travel via Nepal to Canada.