December 19, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Stay on CBI Probe Against Punjab Police DIG Bhullar in Assets Case

The Supreme Court refused to stay the CBI investigation into Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a disproportionate assets case. The court said the Punjab and Haryana High Court is already hearing the matter. Bhullar was arrested in October after a corruption raid found cash, jewellery, luxury items, and firearms at his residence.

December 19, 2025

Supreme Court Rules: No Fear If You Have Nothing to Hide in Telangana Surveillance Case

In a heated Telangana phone tapping case, the Supreme Court said people with nothing to hide need not fear surveillance. The State stressed privacy rights and condemned illegal snooping.

December 19, 2025

Fertilizer Shortage Hits Kerala’s Kuttanad, Threatens Paddy Crop Productivity

Kerala’s Kuttanad and Alappuzha face a big fertilizer shortage, especially urea and potash. This hits the puncha paddy crop hard. Farmers fear heavy losses as fertilizer costs rise and supplies drop. Officials call for quick government action to fix the crisis.

December 19, 2025

TikTok Strikes US Deal with Oracle to Secure Future Amid Security Concerns

TikTok has made a major joint venture deal with Oracle and others to secure its US operations, ending years of uncertainty and addressing political concerns over data and security.

December 19, 2025

South Africa Denies US Claims After Refugee Centre Raid Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

South Africa rejects US accusations of harassing American officials during a raid on a refugee centre processing Afrikaner applications. The US warns of 'severe consequences', but Pretoria insists it respects data security and law.