December 20, 2025

BJP-led NDA Boosts Ward Count in Kerala's Alappuzha Local Elections

The BJP-led NDA improved its position in Kerala's Alappuzha local body elections, winning 240 wards up from 181 in 2020, gaining in CPI(M) areas like Punnapra and Neelamperoor.

December 20, 2025

Kerala Parties Demand Extension for Electoral Roll Revision Citing Major Errors

Kerala's political parties urge Election Commission to extend the voter list revision deadline, citing errors in the absent, shifted, deceased voters’ list. With over 24 lakh names under scrutiny, they seek more time before the December 23 draft roll publication.

December 20, 2025

MP Proposes New Expressway Along Karnataka Coast to Ease NH 66 Traffic

MP Kota Srinivas Poojary has called for a new expressway from Talapady to Karwar to reduce heavy traffic on NH 66. The project aims to improve travel and boost coastal Karnataka's economy.

December 20, 2025

Brussels to Ban Bikes and Scooters in City Pedestrian Zone for Most of the Day

Brussels will ban bikes and scooters from its main pedestrian zone for most hours, allowing cycling only between 4 am and 11 am. City officials hope this reduces conflicts and accidents with pedestrians. Some cyclists oppose the move, calling it radical and unsafe due to poor alternative routes.

December 20, 2025

Starmer Cuts UK Aid by 40% to Fight Russian Threats in Western Balkans

Keir Starmer’s policy slashes UK aid to the western Balkans by 40%, cutting funding designed to counter Russian aggression and misinformation in a key security region.