December 18, 2025

NCST Investigates Murder of Minor Tribal Student at KISS in Bhubaneswar

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of a tribal student by hostel mates at KISS. Odisha police arrested eight employees for hiding evidence. Three students linked to the killing are in juvenile custody.

December 18, 2025

NH 66 Embankment Collapse at Mylakkadu Exposes Flawed Construction and Soil Failure

On December 5, a reinforced soil wall under construction on NH 66 at Mylakkadu, near Kollam, collapsed due to a weak foundation. No casualties occurred, but vehicles were trapped and road damaged. NHAI has suspended the project and launched a big geotechnical investigation across Kerala.

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Starts New Crest Gate Installation at Tungabhadra Reservoir by June 2026

Karnataka plans to install new crest gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir after water drops to 1,613 ft by December-end. Installation will finish by June 2026 with funding from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

December 18, 2025

Dr. Lajapathirai Urges Indian Knowledge in School Curriculum at Valmiki Ramayanam Event

Dr. Hanumanthu Lajapathirai, former VC of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, says school lessons must include Indian Knowledge System. He spoke at a Valmiki Ramayanam event in Vizianagaram, urging updates in education to cover heritage, philosophy, and traditional medicine.

December 18, 2025

US Announces $10 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, China Condemns Move

The Trump administration approved a $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including missiles, howitzers, and drones. China strongly condemned the deal, warning of regional instability. Taiwan thanked the US, seeing the sale as key to its defense.