December 15, 2025

Grand Mosque Starts Free Child ID Bracelets for Safer Pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque issues free child ID bracelets to help families find lost children quickly during busy pilgrim seasons like Hajj and Ramadan.

December 15, 2025

Over 3,000 Dogs Vaccinated So Far in Coimbatore Rabies Re-Vaccination Drive

Humane Animal Society, HCL Foundation, and Mission Rabies India launched a dog re-vaccination campaign in eight Coimbatore areas. Over 3,000 dogs vaccinated since December 10, expecting to hit 6,000 by December 18. The drive aims to eliminate rabies through yearly vaccination and strong community efforts.

December 14, 2025

Karnataka delays sanitary napkin supply under Shuchi scheme, students forced to buy pads

With only four months left in the academic year 2025-26, Karnataka has yet to supply sanitary napkin kits to adolescent girls in government schools. Procurement tenders are still underway, causing shortages. Students are buying pads themselves as stocks run out. NGOs are stepping in to help.

December 14, 2025

Early Gestational Diabetes Hits 1 in 5 Pregnant Women, Raises Diabetes Risk: STRiDE Study

A study of over 3,000 pregnant women reveals 21.5% suffer early gestational diabetes, which raises the chance of future diabetes more than late GDM. The STRiDE study across Chennai, Hyderabad, and Puducherry calls for better early screening and treatment to protect mother and baby.

December 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia Enforces New Fair Work Rules for Agricultural and Herding Workers

Saudi Arabia has approved new rules to protect farm and herding workers. The law ensures fair pay, rest breaks, paid leave, and better work conditions for these workers.