Kerala Candidates Skip Posters, Meet Voters Directly in Local Polls

December 3, 2025

Kerala Candidates Skip Posters, Meet Voters Directly in Local Polls

In Kerala's local elections, BJP's K. Sankaran and independent P. N. Narayanan Nair avoid posters and banners. They believe meeting voters in person works best to win trust and votes.

Five LAHDC Councillors Challenge Muslim Nominee Order in Jammu and Kashmir High Court

December 3, 2025

Five LAHDC Councillors Challenge Muslim Nominee Order in Jammu and Kashmir High Court

Five LAHDC Kargil councillors have moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court against the Ladakh L-G’s order nominating a Muslim member. They argue the reserved seat should go to the Buddhist minority, the largest in Kargil, not a Muslim.

UK delays approval of China’s mega embassy in London till January amid Starmer’s Beijing visit

December 3, 2025

UK delays approval of China’s mega embassy in London till January amid Starmer’s Beijing visit

The UK government has postponed its decision on China’s plan for a huge new embassy in London until January, timed with Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing. Security agencies raised no objections, and ministers say merging seven sites into one boosts security. The plan faces local protests but moves closer to approval.

J&K High Court Allows PDP Leader Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra to Travel Across Country

December 2, 2025

J&K High Court Allows PDP Leader Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra to Travel Across Country

After five years, J&K High Court permits PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra, facing UAPA charges, to travel outside the Union Territory within India. Parra calls it a meaningful restoration of freedom.

Parliament Panel Proposes Cancelling Accreditation of Journalists Found Spreading Fake News

December 2, 2025

Parliament Panel Proposes Cancelling Accreditation of Journalists Found Spreading Fake News

A parliamentary committee wants the government to consider cancelling accreditation of journalists caught spreading fake news. They call for a clear definition of fake news and stronger fact-checking rules across all media.