Karnataka Panel Seeks One-Time Settlement for ₹700 Crore Loan Recovery, Boosts Goshalas Funding

December 31, 2025

Karnataka Panel Seeks One-Time Settlement for ₹700 Crore Loan Recovery, Boosts Goshalas Funding

Karnataka’s reforms commission asks for a One-Time Settlement to recover over ₹700 crore in bad loans given between 2013-18. The panel also wants higher funding for goshalas and merging Kannada bodies to save money.

Farmers Protest Salem Yarn Colouring Park Over Water Contamination Fears

December 31, 2025

Farmers Protest Salem Yarn Colouring Park Over Water Contamination Fears

Farmers from All India Kisan Sabha protested against the Salem Yarn Colouring Park project, demanding its relocation due to fears of groundwater contamination affecting over 40 villages.

Karnataka 2025: Leadership Rumours, New State Education Policy, Bengaluru Tops AI Rank & More

December 31, 2025

Karnataka 2025: Leadership Rumours, New State Education Policy, Bengaluru Tops AI Rank & More

In 2025, Karnataka faced leadership buzz, revamped Bengaluru governance, launched its own education policy, and upgraded railway electrification. Bengaluru ranked 5th globally in AI. New Year’s crowd controls in Bengaluru gear up for over 10 lakh visitors.

Sydney Deploys 2,500 Police for New Year's Eve After Bondi Mass Shooting

December 31, 2025

Sydney Deploys 2,500 Police for New Year's Eve After Bondi Mass Shooting

Sydney has deployed 2,500 heavily armed police for New Year's Eve after the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Officials paused parties for a minute of silence! Thick security and a peaceful message light up the city’s famous fireworks night.

Mali and Burkina Faso Ban US Citizens in Retaliation to Trump Travel Ban

December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso Ban US Citizens in Retaliation to Trump Travel Ban

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US citizens from entering their countries to respond to the US travel ban under President Trump. Both nations cite reciprocity and sovereign equality in their decisions. Niger also recently imposed similar restrictions on US nationals.