December 8, 2025

Chennai's Kalikambal Temple Rajagopuram Raised 3 Feet to Avoid Flooding

Chennai's Sri Kalikambal Temple is lifting its five-tier granite Rajagopuram by three feet to prevent flooding. The ₹2.33 crore renovation includes waterproofing and flooring ahead of a March 2026 festival.

December 8, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Teens Say It Won't Change Much

Australia starts a law banning social media for under-16 users. Teens here say they will still find ways to use it. Social media is deeply woven into their lives and friendships.

December 7, 2025

India's NATGRID Handles 45,000 Monthly Requests as Police Access Widens

NATGRID now receives 45,000 monthly requests, helping police and security agencies across India access real-time data faster. Officers from SP rank and above can use this platform to access vital information from driving licenses to social media data. Launched after 26/11 attacks, NATGRID aims to strengthen investigations with secure, centralised data access.

December 7, 2025

Karnataka Rolls Out AI-Based Mobile KAMS Attendance for Education Staff From Dec 1

Karnataka’s Department of School Education replaces biometric attendance with AI-powered mobile KAMS for officers and staff from December 1. Aadhaar linking is mandatory, or salary stops. The system aims to fight absenteeism and improve education quality.

December 7, 2025

Trump Administration Blocks Visas for Fact-Checkers, Content Moderators Over Censorship Concerns

The Trump administration is denying visas to fact-checkers and content moderators linked to censoring US free speech. A State Department memo urges consular officers to reject these applicants based on their work history in content control.