December 31, 2025

Pakistani Traders Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Mandatory POS Machines

Traders in Pakistan plan a nationwide strike on January 16 if the government enforces mandatory POS machines. They say it will harm small businesses and increase tax harassment.

December 31, 2025

Telangana Requests Toll Waiver on NH65 for Sankranti Festival Travel

Telangana government asks Centre to waive tolls on NH65 during Sankranti to ease heavy traffic and help travelers returning home within the state. Toll plazas near Panthangi and Korlapahad see huge congestion with up to 1 lakh vehicles a day.

December 31, 2025

2,516 Candidates File Nominations for BMC Polls; M-East Leads with 183

A record 2,516 nominations were filed for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, with M-East ward topping the list at 183 nominations. The last day saw a rush of 2,122 filings as parties finalized their seats.

December 31, 2025

Syro-Malabar Church Protests Artwork at Kochi Biennale Over The Last Supper Depiction

The Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala condemned a painting at the Kochi Muziris Biennale for misrepresenting The Last Supper. The artwork by Tom Vattakuzhy was temporarily taken down after protests.

December 31, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Court Acquits Three in Terror Case Over Lack of Evidence

A Jammu and Kashmir sessions court acquitted three men accused of terror activities due to insufficient evidence and procedural errors. The accused were found not guilty of possessing grenades and live ammunition in a 2022 case.