December 18, 2025

20,000 Saudi-Backed Troops Mass Near Yemen Border as Southern Forces Hold Ground in Hadramaut

Around 20,000 Saudi-backed troops gather on Yemen's border amid pressure on the Southern Transitional Council to leave Hadramaut. The council refuses to withdraw, backed by UAE support, raising fears of clashes in the oil-rich region.

December 18, 2025

Parliamentary Committee Extended to Report on PM, CM Removal Bills by Budget Session 2026

The Parliamentary committee examining key Bills to remove the PM and CMs got extra time. It now must submit its report by the last week of the 2026 Budget Session. Opposition parties have boycotted the probe, saying the Bills break fundamental legal principles.

December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Urges EC to Consider Extending Voter Form Deadlines Amid SIR 2026

The Supreme Court on December 18 asked the Election Commission to sympathetically consider extending deadlines for electoral roll submissions in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Key concerns include exclusion of voters and timing of the Special Intensive Revision ahead of 2027 Assembly polls.

December 18, 2025

AAP Sweeps Punjab Zila Parishad Polls, Leading in Panchayat Samiti Zones

AAP dominates Punjab's rural elections, winning over 70% seats in zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Arvind Kejriwal claims strong public support; Congress alleges poll rigging.

December 18, 2025

Meghalaya MP Highlights Drug Smuggling Rise After NGT Coal Mining Ban

Meghalaya MP Dr. Kharlukhi urges the Centre to speed up scientific mining in the state. He warns the coal mining ban has hurt families and fueled drug smuggling in old mining zones.