December 17, 2025

CAG Flags Major Gaps and Corruption in Karnataka's Disaster Management System

The CAG report exposes serious flaws and corruption in Karnataka's disaster management from 2017-2023. Key issues include understaffed teams, faulty weather equipment, misuse of funds, and poor flood and drought preparation.

December 17, 2025

Bondi Attack Suspects Lived Quietly in Davao City for 4 Weeks, No Proof of Terror Training

The Bondi terror suspects, Sajid and Naveed Akram, stayed mostly inside a Davao City hotel for a month, avoiding contact. Philippine officials found no evidence they trained with Islamist militant groups during their November visit.

December 17, 2025

NIA Attaches Properties of Accused in Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Case

NIA attaches two properties of Anand Kumar Singh, involved in transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud. Flat in Thane and land in Bihar seized.

December 17, 2025

Lobbying Firm to Sponsor Parliamentary Friends of Aukus Launch, Raising Integrity Concerns

A lobbying firm representing defence clients will fund the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group in Parliament House. Critics warn this may break rules banning private sponsorship and highlight risky ties between lobbyists and defence contractors.

December 17, 2025

FBI Hunts Brown University Shooting Suspect Amid Criticism, $50,000 Reward Offered

After two students were shot at Brown University, the suspect remains free. FBI leads the search but faces criticism and trolling on social media. A $50,000 reward is announced to catch the shooter.