December 10, 2025

Madras High Court Summons Tamil Nadu Officials Over Karthigai Deepam Contempt

Madras High Court summoned Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and police top brass for disobeying court orders about Karthigai Deepam lighting. The judge also added the Union Home Secretary to the case and warned officials against illegal orders.

December 10, 2025

Varkala Municipality Voting Hits 66.39% Amid Fierce Three-Way Fight

Varkala municipality recorded 66.39% voter turnout in the 2025 Kerala local elections. LDF, UDF, and BJP battle hard for dominance in 34 wards. Early voting was slow but gained momentum as the day progressed.

December 10, 2025

54 Groups Warn Against Global Spread of Aadhaar-Like ID Systems Over Privacy Fears

Fifty-four civil society groups and 200+ individuals have raised alarm over promoting Aadhaar-style biometric ID systems globally. They claim these systems risk privacy, social control, and data errors, urging caution as India pushes this tech abroad.

December 10, 2025

US Sanctions Four People, Four Companies Over Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan Conflict

The US has sanctioned four individuals and four companies for recruiting Colombian mercenaries to fight for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces accused of genocide and war crimes. The sanctions target a network mainly of Colombian nationals involved in training child soldiers and frontline fighting.

December 9, 2025

Left Parties Condemn BJP’s Communal Controversy Over Thirupparankundram Hill in Madurai

Five Left parties accuse BJP and Hindutva groups of stirring communal conflict by calling Thirupparankundram Hill the 'Ayodhya of the South'. They reject a Madras High Court order and demand peace.