December 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Union to Launch Indefinite Strike from January 6 Over Pension and Pay Demands

Tamil Nadu’s JACTTO-GEO union announced an indefinite strike starting January 6, 2026, after disappointing talks with state ministers over pensions, pay scales, and regularisation of staff.

December 22, 2025

Baby Siwar Returns to Gaza Hospital After Jordan Treatment, Faces New Health Crisis

Baby Siwar, a year old, was sent back to hospital in Gaza after six months of treatment in Jordan. She fell ill again soon after return and faces severe health challenges amid Gaza's medical shortages.

December 22, 2025

Bengaluru's Festive Season Goes Healthy and Green with Millet Cakes and Eco Decor

This Christmas, Bengaluru shops serve up healthy millet cakes and personalised gifts. Malls shine bright, cafes update menus, and churches craft eco-friendly decorations for a green festive vibe.

December 22, 2025

Nepali Woman Gets India's First Heart Transplant at District Hospital in Ernakulam

Durga Kami, a 22-year-old Nepali woman, underwent a heart transplant at General Hospital, Ernakulam—the first district hospital in India to perform this surgery. Donor heart from brain-dead Kollam native saved her life after legal hurdles were cleared. Multiple organs from the donor went to other hospitals.

December 22, 2025

NITI Aayog Proposes Vishwa Bandhu Scholarships and Easier Rules to Attract Foreign Students and Faculty

NITI Aayog recommends Vishwa Bandhu scholarships, international fellowships, and simpler visa processes to boost foreign students and faculty in India. The aim is to balance student exchanges and grow India as a global education hub.