Andhra Pradesh fights child marriages with NGO help and strict government action

December 26, 2025

Andhra Pradesh fights child marriages with NGO help and strict government action

In Andhra Pradesh, NGOs and government officials are stopping child marriages and sending girls back to school. Despite laws, child marriage persists, but new efforts aim to end it by 2030.

Swedish Retirees Join University in Record Numbers to Beat Loneliness and Learn

December 26, 2025

Swedish Retirees Join University in Record Numbers to Beat Loneliness and Learn

Swedish retirees are flocking to Senioruniversitet, a university by pensioners for pensioners, to learn new subjects and enjoy social life. After a pandemic dip, membership has hit an all-time high with thousands attending lectures and courses across Sweden.

Swedish Retirees Join University in Record Numbers to Beat Loneliness and Learn

December 26, 2025

Swedish Retirees Join University in Record Numbers to Beat Loneliness and Learn

Swedish retirees are flocking to Senioruniversitet, a university by pensioners for pensioners, to learn new subjects and enjoy social life. After a pandemic dip, membership has hit an all-time high with thousands attending lectures and courses across Sweden.

Four Die, Two Injured in SUV-Bus Head-On Crash in Allagadda

December 26, 2025

Four Die, Two Injured in SUV-Bus Head-On Crash in Allagadda

Early Friday, a head-on collision between an SUV and a private bus in Allagadda killed four and injured two. The SUV lost control near Hyderabad. Bus passengers are safe.

Mir Alam Tank Bridge Is Conventional, Not Cable-Stayed, Sparking Ecology Concerns

December 26, 2025

Mir Alam Tank Bridge Is Conventional, Not Cable-Stayed, Sparking Ecology Concerns

A ₹319 crore conventional bridge is being built over Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad. Contrary to rumours, it’s not cable-stayed. Activists warn the lake may shrink further, hurting the environment. The bridge aims to ease traffic but may cost the lake’s health.