December 8, 2025

Farmers Protest Across Punjab Against Electricity Amendment and Seed Bills 2025

Farmers in Punjab, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, staged protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 and Seed Bill 2025, demanding their repeal. The protests saw bill burnings and widespread participation across several districts.

December 8, 2025

Mandya DC Pushes for Mixed Cropping, Corrects Crop Data, and Speeds Birth-Death Registration

Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar calls for mixed cropping to boost yields, fixes crop cutting rates, and urges timely birth and death registration with legal action on delays.

December 8, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Sees Low Attendance on Winter Session Day One in Belagavi

The Karnataka Assembly's winter session started with just 100-110 members present out of 224. The House adjourned after half a day on December 8 during homage to late leaders. Attendance may improve on December 9 as full business begins.

December 8, 2025

Brazil Warns US Attack on Venezuela Could Spark Vietnam-Style War in South America

Brazil's top foreign adviser to President Lula warns that a US invasion of Venezuela might lead to a Vietnam-style conflict spreading across South America. He calls the US closure of Venezuelan airspace 'an act of war' and fears worsening crisis.

December 8, 2025

Deadly Clashes on Thai-Cambodia Border Force Thousands to Flee

Fresh border fights between Thailand and Cambodia killed at least five people and made thousands run away. Schools in the area closed for safety. Both sides blame each other for starting the violence amid a long-standing border dispute.