Kovalam Residents Urge Centre to Stop Chennai Reservoir Blocking Buckingham Canal

December 28, 2025

Kovalam Residents Urge Centre to Stop Chennai Reservoir Blocking Buckingham Canal

Residents of Kovalam Kuppam and nearby villages in Chengalpattu district ask the Union Ministry to stop Chennai’s reservoir project. They say it will block Buckingham Canal’s flow, harming fishing communities and breaking national waterway rules.

China Expels Three Top Military Officials in Xi's Anti-Corruption Drive

December 28, 2025

China Expels Three Top Military Officials in Xi's Anti-Corruption Drive

China's parliament has removed three senior military leaders from their positions amid a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown led by President Xi Jinping. The officials will stay on as Communist Party Central Committee members despite being expelled from military roles.

BJP Leader Demands Longer Telangana Assembly Session to Address Key Issues

December 28, 2025

BJP Leader Demands Longer Telangana Assembly Session to Address Key Issues

BJP's Alleti Maheshwar Reddy called on December 28 for a longer Telangana Assembly session to discuss farmers' problems, irrigation, RTC merger, and temple attacks. He warned the government against rushing through these matters in just two or three days.

4.42 Lakh Seek Voter Inclusion in Tamil Nadu After Draft Rolls Release

December 28, 2025

4.42 Lakh Seek Voter Inclusion in Tamil Nadu After Draft Rolls Release

During December 19-27, over 4.42 lakh people in Tamil Nadu applied for voter registration using Form 6. On December 27 alone, 2.56 lakh visited polling stations as special camps facilitated the process. The claims and objections period runs until January 18, 2026.

Iran Executions More Than Double in 2025, Reaching Over 1,500 Cases

December 28, 2025

Iran Executions More Than Double in 2025, Reaching Over 1,500 Cases

Executions in Iran have surged past 1,500 in 2025, more than double last year's number. The growth follows unrest after Mahsa Amini's death and regional conflicts.