December 25, 2025

Anu Garg Becomes First Woman Chief Secretary of Odisha

Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha. She takes charge after Manoj Ahuja's retirement on December 31, 2025. Garg is praised for her work in development and water resources.

December 25, 2025

14 Nations Condemn Israel's Approval of 19 New West Bank Settlements

Fourteen countries including Britain, Canada, and Germany have condemned Israel’s recent approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank. They say the move violates international law and threatens stability and peace in the region.

December 25, 2025

White House Takes Charge of DOJ Messaging After Epstein File Backlash Rocked Trump Team

After chaos and conspiracy theories hit the Epstein file release, the White House moved swiftly to control DOJ's messaging. Retractions, fake letters, and unfair redactions stirred criticism, but the scrutiny continues with over 700,000 files still to review.

December 25, 2025

Democratic Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump's Name from Kennedy Center After Controversial Vote

US Representative Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. The board, filled with Trump allies, renamed it without Congress approval. Beatty was muted during the vote and says the change breaks the law. Trump’s name went up amid strong criticism from the Kennedy family and locals.

December 25, 2025

Karnataka Public Libraries Face ₹526.83 Crore Dues, Hit Kannada Publishers Hard

Karnataka's Department of Public Libraries hasn’t bought new books since 2021 due to ₹526.83 crore unpaid library cess by local bodies, mainly BBMP. Kannada publishers suffer and plan protests. Minister Madhu Bangarappa said book procurement for 2022 titles is underway.