December 6, 2025

Which European Nato countries have mandatory or voluntary military service?

Nine European Nato states have conscription. Several others, including Belgium, Poland, and France, now launch or expand voluntary military service schemes to strengthen their armies amid rising security fears.

December 6, 2025

Babri Masjid Mosque Project in Dhannipur May Start by April 2026, Says Trust Head

The mosque at Dhannipur, allocated in 2019 as part of Ayodhya land dispute resolution, may begin construction around April 2026 after ADA approval. Funding and land issues remain challenges for the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation.

December 6, 2025

U-Turn and Other Stories: Kashmiri Tales of Dispossession and New Beginnings

Gauri Shankar Raina's collection 'U-turn and Other Stories' dives into Kashmiri lives marked by loss and hope. The stories focus on Hindus displaced from the valley, navigating new lives in Jammu and beyond. Simple language and rich themes make this a must-read.

December 6, 2025

1.8 Lakh Teachers Strike in Maharashtra Over School Closures and Education Policies

On December 5, 2025, around 1.8 lakh teachers in Maharashtra held a one-day strike. They protested a government order threatening rural school closures and demanding policy changes. Over 95% of Zilla Parishad schools shut down in a huge show of strength.

December 6, 2025

Gujarat Farmers Face Crisis: Falling Cotton Prices, Suicides Amid Rising Imports and Delayed Aid

Gujarat farmers struggle with low cotton prices and crop damage from rains. Increased cotton imports and poor compensation spark suicides and protests in Saurashtra.