December 27, 2025

AIADMK Extends Application Deadline for Assembly Polls to December 31

AIADMK has extended the last date for submitting election applications to December 31 for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. Party leaders plan to change constituencies ahead of the polls.

December 27, 2025

DGCA Panel Submits Report on IndiGo’s Flight Chaos Caused by Pilot Rest Norms

A DGCA committee has handed over its report on IndiGo’s flight disruptions caused by pilot rest norm mismanagement. The probe blames poor planning and oversight for thousands of flight cancellations.

December 27, 2025

Australia Faces Extreme Fire in West, Cyclone and Flood Watch in North

Australia prepares for extreme weather. Western Australia battles bushfires near Perth, while Queensland and Northern Territory face cyclone and flood warnings.

December 27, 2025

Tourism Lockdown in Kashmir's Doodhpathri Hurts Locals and Women Entrepreneurs

Kashmir’s Doodhpathri tourist spot remains closed after April's terror attack, slashing visitor numbers and hurting local economy, especially women tea stall owners. Security concerns delay reopening, while locals face growing financial distress.

December 27, 2025

First Sea Turtle Nest in NSW Sparks Rescue and Community Protection Effort

The first sea turtle nest of the season was found too close to water on NSW’s north coast. Volunteers and experts acted fast to save the endangered loggerhead turtle eggs. TurtleWatch NSW urges beachgoers to spot nests and help protect these rare eggs from tides and cyclones.

December 27, 2025

Patna Students Allege Caste Discrimination and Threats by Teachers in Village School

Students of a middle school in Alawalpur, Patna, accuse teachers of caste discrimination and threats. They say teachers force caste-based seating and punish lower caste students unfairly. Parents demand action amid concerns over poor school conditions and mid-day meal quality.

December 27, 2025

US Delays H-1B Visa Stamping; Indians Stuck Abroad Worry About US Houses, Jobs

US consulates delay H-1B interviews by months, leaving Indians stranded abroad. Many wonder what to do with their US homes, cars, and jobs amid visa uncertainties.

December 27, 2025

US Visa Revocations Rise Suddenly Without Clear Reasons, Experts Warn Travel Risks

US immigration attorneys report a sharp rise in visa revocations for H-1B, H-4, and F-1 holders, even those with old and disclosed cases. Experts advise against traveling overseas now.

December 27, 2025

Chamath Palihapitiya Warns California Faces $200 Billion Tax Loss as Top Firms Shift to Texas

Entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya warns California could lose over $200 billion in tax revenue as companies like Tesla and SpaceX relocate to Texas. He blames political hostility and poor fiscal management for driving innovators away, risking jobs and weakening state finances.

December 27, 2025

Fire Destroys Plywood Factory in Methala, Heavy Losses Reported

A big fire broke out at a plywood factory in Methala near Perumbavoor on December 26. Machinery and raw materials were ruined. No injuries reported. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze.