December 11, 2025

Protest Leaders Skip Voting Over Police Action in Thamarassery Panchayat Polls

Many local protest leaders stayed away from voting by 1 p.m. amid police crackdown linked to a clash over pollution at Ambayathode poultry unit. Despite over 30% voter turnout, fear of arrests kept key figures and supporters hidden in Thamarassery area.

December 11, 2025

Palakkad Civic Polls See Nearly 60% Voter Turnout; IUML Impersonation, UDF Candidate Attack Reported

Nearly 60% of voters in Palakkad district cast their votes by 2:30 pm in the civic elections. Pattambi led with the highest turnout. Allegations of impersonation and attacks emerged amid smooth polling.

December 11, 2025

US Seizes Oil Tanker Skipper Near Venezuela for Faking Location, Transporting Sanctioned Oil

The US seized the oil tanker Skipper off Venezuela after it faked its position to hide near Venezuelan shores. The ship carried nearly 13 million barrels of Iranian and Venezuelan oil since 2021. The tanker was caught at Venezuela’s José oil terminal with a large oil load. Venezuela condemned the act as piracy.

December 11, 2025

CJI Surya Kant Welcomes Sri Lankan Chief Justice Preethi Surasena in India

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant warmly welcomed Sri Lanka's Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and a nine-judge delegation during their official visit, highlighting the deep legal and cultural links between India and Sri Lanka.

December 11, 2025

Lok Sabha Extends Panel on Simultaneous Polls Bills Until 2026 Budget Session

The Lok Sabha extended the tenure of the committee studying bills on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The committee, chaired by P.P. Chaudhary, now has time until the last week of the 2026 Budget session to complete its work.