December 30, 2025

Power Problem Halts Eurostar and Le Shuttle Services at Channel Tunnel

A power supply issue has caused major delays and cancellations for Eurostar and Le Shuttle trains at the Channel Tunnel. Passengers are urged to reschedule travel to avoid long waits and disruptions.

December 30, 2025

KSEAB Lets Visually Impaired Students Write SSLC and II PUC Exams on Computers

From this academic year, Karnataka visually impaired students can use computers to write SSLC and II PUC exams. Reader-cum-scribe help continues, and special arrangements are in place for smooth testing.

December 30, 2025

Security Forces Launch Anti-Terror Sweeps in Jammu and Kashmir’s Border Areas

Security forces on December 30 launched cordon and search operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Kishtwar districts. The move targets two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist groups spotted near Doda-Kishtwar forests. Troops used drones and sniffer dogs to track terrorists amid increased border security efforts ahead of the New Year.

December 30, 2025

Telangana Govt Seeks Technical Consultant for Hyderabad Metro Phase-I Takeover from L&T

Telangana is hiring a technical consultant to help with the Hyderabad Metro Phase-I takeover from L&T Metro Rail. This adds to financial and legal audits. Payment of ₹15,000 crore must clear before control shifts. Officials aim to finish audits within 100 days but expect it may take longer.

December 30, 2025

Bengaluru PG Cylinder Blast Kills 1, FIR Filed Against Owner and Manager

A cylinder explosion at a Bengaluru PG killed one techie and injured three. HAL police charged the owner and manager with culpable homicide for negligence.

December 30, 2025

Kerala Sees Peaceful Weather in 2025 with Few Extreme Rainfall Events

Kerala had a calm 2025 with only five extreme rainfall events, far less than previous years. The monsoons were weaker and the summer was milder, marking a break from the past years of severe weather.

December 30, 2025

Meghalaya Group Asks Assam CM to Extend Inner-Line Permit Across Northeast Amid Bangladesh Threats

A Meghalaya group urges Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to impose the British-era Inner-Line Permit across the entire Northeast. They cite political threats from Bangladesh and stress the region's strategic importance.

December 30, 2025

Hyderabad Airport Hits 100 Destinations, Grows Stronger Than Ever

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad now connects to 100 destinations. It includes 74 domestic and 26 international routes. The milestone was marked by flights from the new Navi Mumbai airport, showing the airport's rapid growth.

December 30, 2025

Turkey Detains 357 Suspected IS Members in Countrywide Raids After Deadly Yalova Siege

Turkey arrested 357 suspected IS members across 21 provinces in raids following an eight-hour Yalova siege that killed three officers. Authorities seized weapons and documents, targeting planned New Year's attacks. President Erdoğan vowed to continue the fight against terrorism.

December 30, 2025

Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla Trigger Emergency, UAE Pact Canceled by Anti-Houthi Forces

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces declared emergency after Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla targeted UAE-backed separatists. They canceled a security deal with the UAE and imposed a 72-hour border ban amid rising tensions.