December 24, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Panel Favors Hospitality Plan for Controversial Rushikonda Building

AP government moves closer to final decision on Rushikonda building's future use. Panel suggests a hospitality model balancing public benefit and income, amid strict coastal rules.

December 24, 2025

Supreme Court Calls Dowry a Cross-Cultural Evil, Urges Action to Protect Women

The Supreme Court branded dowry a harmful social evil across religions, highlighting a case where a 20-year-old girl died over unpaid dowry demands. The court pushed for strict law enforcement, education reforms, and quick handling of dowry cases across India.

December 24, 2025

Karnataka HC Cancels Land Acquisition for Bangalore-Mysuru Corridor After 17-Year Delay

Karnataka High Court has quashed the acquisition order for one acre of land linked to the Bangalore-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project. The court cited a 17-year delay in taking possession and paying compensation, ruling that such prolonged dormancy invalidates the acquisition.

December 24, 2025

West Bengal Sees Third Day of Protests Over Bangladeshi Hindu Man's Lynching

Protests erupted for the third day in West Bengal over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Pro-Hindu groups and BJP backed rallies at key border points and in Kolkata, clashing with police and aiming to highlight the issue internationally.

December 24, 2025

High $100,000 Fee May Undermine New Wage-Based H-1B Lottery, Warns Indian-Origin Attorney

The US has changed H-1B visa rules to a wage-based lottery. But a proposed $100,000 fee could scare employers away, says Indian-origin lawyer Rahul Reddy. Higher wages mean better lottery chances, but the costly fee might reduce demand and hurt Indian workers.