December 16, 2025

Karnataka HC Orders Regularisation of 68-YO Contract Worker After 21 Years

The Karnataka High Court ordered the regularisation of a 68-year-old contract worker, Venkatarama Hegde, after 21 years of service at a Sirsi gram panchayat. The court ruled his service must be regularised from 2004, citing Supreme Court judgments. The government was cautioned against denying his rightful benefits.

December 16, 2025

Government Introduces VB-G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA Amid Opposition Protests

The government introduced the VB-G RAM G Bill on December 16, 2025, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA. Opposition parties protested strongly, demanding more scrutiny, calling it an attack on workers’ rights and Gandhian legacy.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Takes Up Petition Against Kerala HC Order on Hospital Service Lists and Package Rates

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the Kerala High Court's order requiring hospitals to display service lists and package rates clearly. It paused any action against hospitals until February 3 while seeking government response.

December 16, 2025

DR Congo Rebels Agree to Leave Uvira After US Request to Boost Peace Talks

Rebel fighters in DR Congo will withdraw from Uvira city at the US's request. This move supports a peace process despite ongoing conflict and international tensions.

December 16, 2025

Heartbreaking Gaza War Photos by UN Medic Exhibit in Kozhikode

Striking images from Gaza's destroyed Khan Younis captured by UN medical leader S.S. Santhosh Kumar are on display in Kozhikode. The photo exhibit reveals the grave toll of war on civilians and city life. The show runs till December 22.