December 4, 2025

Man Arrested for Red Sanders Smuggling Near Ambur, Tirupattur

A 26-year-old tribal man was caught by the Forest Department near Ambur, Tirupattur, for smuggling red sanders. Officials seized his vehicle and found wood pieces. A search for hidden red sanders is underway.

December 4, 2025

Karnataka Govt Drops 1,777 Acres Land Acquisition in Devanahalli for Aerospace Park

Karnataka Cabinet cancels plan to acquire 1,777 acres of farmland in Devanahalli. The decision ends farmers' 1,198-day protest and honours CM Siddaramaiah's assurance.

December 4, 2025

Rodney Burton Seeks Release, Claims He Was Duped by Sam Lee's $3bn HyperVerse Ponzi Scheme

Rodney Burton, accused in a $3bn global Ponzi scheme, says in US court he was tricked by Australian Sam Lee. Burton urges release claiming good faith and due diligence in promoting HyperVerse.

December 4, 2025

Blue-collar Workers Demand Strong Gas Reservation Plan from Albanese Government

The Albanese government plans a new gas reservation scheme to fight rising prices. Workers and manufacturers warn this must cover existing gas projects to be effective.

December 4, 2025

Tourism Stakeholders Demand End to Safari Ban After Tiger Attacks in Kabini, Nagarhole, Bandipur

Tourism groups urge lifting of safari ban in Karnataka forests to protect thousands of jobs. They warn the ban risks many families' livelihoods and local economy.

December 4, 2025

Asylum Seekers in Nauru Face Hunger, Work Ban, and Deportation Fears

More than 160 asylum seekers sent to Nauru by Australia say they are starving, banned from working, and living with fear of deportation. Their $230 stipend is too low to cover high costs on the island, while slow refugee processing extends their uncertain wait.

December 4, 2025

Kozhikode's Puppetry Fest 'Strings of Imagination' Kicks Off December 5

Kozhikode's Centre for Puppetry and Performing Arts launches a five-day puppetry festival from December 5 to 9, featuring shows, workshops, and talks. Highlights include an exhibition by Padma Shri Ramachandra Pulavar and a special Ramayanam shadow play by A. Selvaraja.

December 4, 2025

Assam Bans Radical and Jihadist Literature Linked to Terror Groups Under BNSS Act

The Assam government has banned all radical and jihadist literature tied to terrorist groups such as JMB and ABT. The ban targets print and digital content threatening public order, under Section 98 of the BNSS 2023.

December 4, 2025

NSS Volunteer V. Siddartha Completes 80 KM Trek at National Adventure Camp 2025

V. Siddartha, an NSS volunteer from KITS Warangal, finished the National Adventure Camp 2025 in Himachal Pradesh. He trekked 80 km and trained in mountaineering skills over 10 days.

December 4, 2025

Telangana Seizes Record Drugs, Boosts Convictions in 2021-25 Crackdown

Telangana's Excise Department busted massive drug operations from 2021 to 2025, seizing over 24,000 kg ganja and other narcotics. Conviction rates rose to 3.23%, as officers stepped up raids following orders from CM Revanth Reddy to clean Hyderabad and the state.