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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Violence Escalates in Bangladesh: Man Killed by Bomb in Dhaka Amid Widespread Protests

December 24, 2025

Violence Escalates in Bangladesh: Man Killed by Bomb in Dhaka Amid Widespread Protests

A man named Saiful died after a bomb attack in Dhaka's Moghbazar. The unrest follows the deaths of activist Sharif Osman Hadi and Hindu youth Dipu Das, sparking nationwide protests.

Telangana MSMEs Protest Surge in Power Bills, Demand Rethink on Industrial Relocation Policy

December 24, 2025

Telangana MSMEs Protest Surge in Power Bills, Demand Rethink on Industrial Relocation Policy

Thousands of Telangana MSMEs, led by FTCCI, demand government review high electricity bills and the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP). They want more consultations before policy changes threaten their survival and investments.