December 29, 2025

Bangladesh's NCP Splits Over Tie-Up With Jamaat-e-Islami Ahead of 2024 Polls

Bangladesh's National Citizen Party faces internal revolt after choosing to ally with Jamaat-e-Islami for Feb 12 elections. Leaders resign, citing JeI's divisive past and historic opposition to independence.

December 29, 2025

North Korea Tests Two Long-Range Cruise Missiles to Show Nuclear Strength

North Korea fired two long-range cruise missiles over the Yellow Sea to prove its nuclear combat readiness. The launches, overseen by Kim Jong Un, hit their targets after flying for two hours. This drill follows recent military tensions with South Korea and the US and news on North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine.

December 29, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Aravalli Hills Mining Ban Dispute on Dec 29

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance over the definition of Aravalli hills and will hear the mining ban case on December 29, 2025. It involves Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat and follows a committee’s fresh guidelines on hill definitions.

December 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Fixes Property Transfer Fees Under New Urban Local Rules

Tamil Nadu government sets ₹500 fee for residential and ₹1,000 for non-residential property transfer filings. Renewal fees for municipal leases also updated under fresh rules.

December 29, 2025

Kannur Police Register Case Over Social Media Video Showing Country-Made Bomb Explosion

Kannur Cyber Police filed a case after a video of a country-made bomb explosion appeared on a Left-supporting Instagram account. The post sparked heated threats between political activists amid local election violence.