Tourism Lockdown in Kashmir's Doodhpathri Hurts Locals and Women Entrepreneurs

December 27, 2025

Tourism Lockdown in Kashmir's Doodhpathri Hurts Locals and Women Entrepreneurs

Kashmir’s Doodhpathri tourist spot remains closed after April's terror attack, slashing visitor numbers and hurting local economy, especially women tea stall owners. Security concerns delay reopening, while locals face growing financial distress.

Patna Students Allege Caste Discrimination and Threats by Teachers in Village School

December 27, 2025

Patna Students Allege Caste Discrimination and Threats by Teachers in Village School

Students of a middle school in Alawalpur, Patna, accuse teachers of caste discrimination and threats. They say teachers force caste-based seating and punish lower caste students unfairly. Parents demand action amid concerns over poor school conditions and mid-day meal quality.

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns California Faces $200 Billion Tax Loss as Top Firms Shift to Texas

December 27, 2025

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns California Faces $200 Billion Tax Loss as Top Firms Shift to Texas

Entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya warns California could lose over $200 billion in tax revenue as companies like Tesla and SpaceX relocate to Texas. He blames political hostility and poor fiscal management for driving innovators away, risking jobs and weakening state finances.

ED Rejects Tamil Nadu Govt’s Claims on Illegal Sand Mining Expert Report

December 27, 2025

ED Rejects Tamil Nadu Govt’s Claims on Illegal Sand Mining Expert Report

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has dismissed Tamil Nadu government’s charge that the sand mining expert report by IIT-Kanpur was illegal. The ED states the survey was lawful, experts had proper authority, and drone rules were not breached during the 2023 assessment.

ED Files Final Complaint Against 59 More in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam, Total 81 Accused

December 27, 2025

ED Files Final Complaint Against 59 More in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam, Total 81 Accused

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a final prosecution complaint in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. 59 new accused join the case, raising the total to 81. Top officials and politicians are implicated in this ₹3000 crore money laundering probe.