December 18, 2025

DGCA Safety Audits Show Hyderabad Airport Clear, Minor Lapse Found at Delhi Airport

DGCA inspected five top airports including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Patna. No major safety issues found at Hyderabad’s RGIA, but a procedural slip occurred during engine maintenance in Delhi. All findings are resolved after corrective actions, the government reports.

December 18, 2025

Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival Begins at Srirangam Temple from Dec 19 with Grand Rituals and Security

The 22-day Vaikunta Ekadasi festival starts at Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple on December 19. The event features special processions, opening of Paramapadhavaasal on Dec 30, and tight security as thousands of devotees attend.

December 18, 2025

UAE Forms National Media Authority to Unite and Strengthen Media Oversight

UAE has launched the National Media Authority, merging three media bodies to improve coordination, set standards, and boost global media presence.

December 18, 2025

CPI-M protests Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill in Kalaburagi

CPI-M in Kalaburagi protests against Centre’s plan to scrap MGNREGA and introduce VB-G RAM G Bill. They warn it weakens rural job security and hurts farmers and workers.

December 18, 2025

Sydney Police Stop Violent Plot Amid Bondi Beach Shooting Fallout; PM Albanese Vows to Fight Extremism

Sydney police arrested seven men after stopping a planned violent act. They found no link to the Bondi Beach shooting. Prime Minister Albanese promises tough new laws to end antisemitism and hate speech.

December 18, 2025

Rare Rain on Iran's Hormuz Island Turns Red Beach Waters Deep Red

Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island caused red soil to flow into the sea, turning the waters of Red Beach a dramatic deep red. This rare event brightened the island’s vivid coastline, making it a stunning natural spectacle.

December 18, 2025

Natya Kala Film Explores Kerala's Traditional Arts Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, and Kolkali

Natya Kala, a fresh folklore film by Jimsith Ambalappad, showcases the deep cultural roots of Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, and Kolkali from Kerala's Malabar region. This one-and-a-half-hour documentary mixes history, costumes, and traditions to educate and entertain viewers, aiming to promote Kerala's rich culture nationally and globally.

December 18, 2025

US Visa Bulletin 2026: EB-1 India Green Card Wait Time Shortens by One Year

The US January 2026 visa bulletin brings relief to Indian EB-1 Green Card seekers with the final action date moving ahead nearly a year. Other employment categories also see progress, while family-based visas remain stalled.

December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Tighten Safety Standards for Packaged Drinking Water

The Supreme Court refused to order FSSAI to lower allowed levels of antimony and DEHP in packaged drinking water. The court called the plea 'luxury litigation' amid India's ongoing water shortage crisis.

December 18, 2025

M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawing From Uvira City in DR Congo Amid US Pressure

Rebel group M23 says it has started leaving Uvira, a key city in DR Congo, promising full withdrawal by Thursday. The move follows US pressure after a peace deal. But the DR Congo government doubts the claim, asking for proof as some rebel police remain in the city.