US Pursues Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker Over Sanctions Evasion

December 22, 2025

US Pursues Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker Over Sanctions Evasion

The US Coast Guard is chasing a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela for breaking sanctions. This follows two recent tanker seizures as tensions soar. Washington accuses Venezuela of using oil money for drug crimes. Venezuela calls this 'theft and kidnapping.'

Maharashtra Tribal School Ends Dropout, Battles Water Scarcity to Keep Kids in Class

December 22, 2025

Maharashtra Tribal School Ends Dropout, Battles Water Scarcity to Keep Kids in Class

A unique tribal school in Maharashtra runs 12-hour classes every day, preventing child migration and zero dropout. Now, teachers fear water shortage may reverse progress.

Tamil Nadu Deletes 2.6 Lakh More Women Than Men From Voter List in Latest Revision

December 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu Deletes 2.6 Lakh More Women Than Men From Voter List in Latest Revision

Tamil Nadu’s latest electoral roll revision removed 97.3 lakh voters with about 2.6 lakh more women than men deleted. The gap shrank as women voters dropped from 13 lakh excess to 10.4 lakh, mainly due to migration linked to marriage.

West Bengal Police rejects attempts to link Dipu Chandra Das murder with Murshidabad lynching

December 21, 2025

West Bengal Police rejects attempts to link Dipu Chandra Das murder with Murshidabad lynching

West Bengal Police calls attempts to link recent Bangladesh murder with Murshidabad lynching 'disingenuous' and warns of legal action against communal misinformation.

Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements, Raising Tensions

December 21, 2025

Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements, Raising Tensions

Israel's government has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, increasing total new settlements to 69 this term. This move challenges efforts for a Palestinian state and follows rising settler attacks on Palestinians.