December 16, 2025

TMC Councillor Declared Dead by ECI Protests at Crematorium in West Bengal

Surya Dey, a TMC councillor in West Bengal, demanded his cremation after the Election Commission wrongly listed him as dead in draft electoral rolls. Over 58 lakh names were deleted in the revision ahead of state polls.

December 16, 2025

Pune High Court Reserves Order on CBI Probe in Lavasa Scam Involving Sharad Pawar

A Pune High Court bench has reserved its judgment on a PIL demanding a CBI probe into alleged Lavasa hill station irregularities. Key leaders including Sharad Pawar are named in the case of illegal permissions and major revenue losses.

December 16, 2025

Most Europeans Wrongly Think Migrants Are Illegal, Want Big Cuts in Migration

A new poll reveals many Europeans wrongly believe most migrants are in their countries illegally. There is strong support for cutting migration and deporting rule-breakers.

December 16, 2025

US 2023 policies slam global women's rights with aid cuts and new gag rules

In 2023, the US froze USAID funding, plans to destroy contraceptives, and expanded the global gag rule, hitting women’s health and rights worldwide. Conservative groups also pushed ‘family values’ in Africa, raising alarm among rights advocates.

December 16, 2025

BJP Demands Karnataka Govt Action on Mosque Loudspeaker Noise Pollution

BJP members in Karnataka Legislative Council protested against loud azaan calls near Shivamogga citing noise pollution. They urged strict rule enforcement following Supreme Court guidelines. The Karnataka government replied rules apply to all religious places equally, with committees monitoring noise limits.