December 23, 2025

West Bengal Court Sentences 13 to Life for Lynching Over Waqf Act Protest

A West Bengal court sentenced 13 men to life imprisonment for lynching a father and son during a violent protest against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. The state must pay ₹15 lakh compensation to the victims' family, eight months after the brutal attack in Murshidabad.

December 23, 2025

Six Arrested in Hubballi Honour Killing; Protests Demand Death Penalty and New Laws

Six people, including the victim's father, have been arrested in a brutal honour killing in Hubballi. Protests erupt, demanding strict punishment and legal protections for youth choice rights.

December 23, 2025

Union Govt Calls Special Gram Sabhas to Promote New VB-G RAM G Job Guarantee Act

The Union government has directed States and UTs to hold gram sabha meetings by Dec 26 to spread awareness about the new VB-G RAM G Act. The Act replaces MGNREGA, boosting rural job days from 100 to 125 but raises state funding to 40% from 10%. Opposition and unions protest the changes strongly.

December 23, 2025

Union Govt to Review Titanium Dioxide Import Duty to Rescue KMML

The Union government will review and possibly increase import duties on titanium dioxide after MPs met finance and commerce ministers. This aims to protect KMML from cheap Chinese imports and strengthen India's only advanced titanium dioxide maker.

December 23, 2025

Kozhikode Draft Voters List Sees 1.86 Lakh Absent, Shifted, Deceased Names

Kozhikode's draft electoral roll includes 1.86 lakh voters marked absent, shifted, or deceased. Officials urge political parties to assign agents in 534 new polling booths.