December 23, 2025

Nominations Open for Maharashtra’s 29 Municipal Corporations; Seat-Sharing Talks Ongoing

Maharashtra’s municipal corporation elections nominations started on Dec 23, open till Dec 30. Mahayuti and MVA are still finalizing seat-sharing. Polls set for Jan 15, 2026.

December 23, 2025

NIA Chief Sadanand Vasant Date Repatriated Early, Likely to Become Maharashtra DGP

Sadanand Vasant Date, NIA Director General and 26/11 hero, has been prematurely sent back to Maharashtra cadre. He is tipped to be the next Maharashtra DGP before Rashmi Shukla's term ends on December 31.

December 23, 2025

Two People's Liberation Army Cadres Arrested for Extortion in Manipur Amid Rising Ethnic Violence

Security forces arrested two members of the banned People's Liberation Army for extortion in Imphal West, Manipur. Weapons and communication devices were also seized amid ongoing ethnic clashes.

December 23, 2025

China and Russia Back Venezuela Against US Oil Blockade and Pressure on Maduro

China and Russia voiced strong support for Venezuela as the US blocks its oil tankers. Trump increased pressure, urging Maduro to step down while Venezuela faces oil export slowdowns.

December 23, 2025

India’s Rural Jobs Guarantee Scheme Reforms Spark Debate on Its Future

India overhauled its rural jobs guarantee law, increasing workdays but shifting costs to states. Critics warn this may weaken a key poverty-fighting scheme.