December 27, 2025

Karnataka’s Halaga Village Sounds Siren for 2-Hour Study, Bans Mobiles and TVs

Halaga village in Karnataka uses a siren every evening to enforce a two-hour study period. TVs and mobiles are switched off to curb screen addiction among children. The gram panchayat took this step after COVID increased screen time. Some residents support the move, while others feel left out of the decision.

December 27, 2025

Assam Christian Forum welcomes arrests over Christmas vandalism but condemns BJP's justification

Assam Christian Forum thanks police and CM Himanta Sarma for arresting four in Christmas Eve vandalism at Nalbari school. They criticize BJP chief Dilip Saikia for justifying the attack and urge respect for religious freedom across Assam.

December 27, 2025

Two Dead, 26 Injured in Massive 50-Vehicle Pile-Up on Japan Highway

A huge crash on Japan's Kan-etsu Expressway involved 50 vehicles, killing two people and injuring 26. Icy roads and heavy snow likely caused the chaos. Fire burned at least 10 vehicles, and the highway remains closed as authorities clear the wreckage.

December 27, 2025

Woman Alleges Molestation on Namma Metro; Police Deny Bias, Case Registered

A woman accused a man of inappropriate touching on a Namma Metro train. She claimed police showed sympathy to the accused, but police denied this. A non-cognisable report has been filed as the woman declined to register an FIR.

December 27, 2025

TOI World Desk Brings Global News with Privacy Promise

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