December 20, 2025

BJP-led NDA Boosts Ward Count in Kerala's Alappuzha Local Elections

The BJP-led NDA improved its position in Kerala's Alappuzha local body elections, winning 240 wards up from 181 in 2020, gaining in CPI(M) areas like Punnapra and Neelamperoor.

December 20, 2025

Army Jawan Arrested for Rape at Ranchi Railway Station While on Duty

A 42-year-old Army jawan was arrested in Ranchi for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman at Tatisilwai Railway Station. The incident happened while the soldier was on duty guarding a defence train.

December 20, 2025

Kashmir to Get Snowfall as Chillai-Kalan Winter Begins with Fog and Bitter Cold

Kashmir will see moderate to heavy snowfall in higher areas with wet weather starting December 20-21. Chillai-Kalan, the harsh 40-day winter, begins on December 21. Night temperatures rose a bit with fog covering the valley and Pulwama remaining the coldest spot.

December 20, 2025

Kerala Parties Demand Extension for Electoral Roll Revision Citing Major Errors

Kerala's political parties urge Election Commission to extend the voter list revision deadline, citing errors in the absent, shifted, deceased voters’ list. With over 24 lakh names under scrutiny, they seek more time before the December 23 draft roll publication.

December 20, 2025

MP Proposes New Expressway Along Karnataka Coast to Ease NH 66 Traffic

MP Kota Srinivas Poojary has called for a new expressway from Talapady to Karwar to reduce heavy traffic on NH 66. The project aims to improve travel and boost coastal Karnataka's economy.

December 20, 2025

Brussels to Ban Bikes and Scooters in City Pedestrian Zone for Most of the Day

Brussels will ban bikes and scooters from its main pedestrian zone for most hours, allowing cycling only between 4 am and 11 am. City officials hope this reduces conflicts and accidents with pedestrians. Some cyclists oppose the move, calling it radical and unsafe due to poor alternative routes.

December 20, 2025

Starmer Cuts UK Aid by 40% to Fight Russian Threats in Western Balkans

Keir Starmer’s policy slashes UK aid to the western Balkans by 40%, cutting funding designed to counter Russian aggression and misinformation in a key security region.

December 20, 2025

PM Modi Visits West Bengal's Nadia to Launch Highway Projects and Address Voter Roll Issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nadia district on December 20, 2025. He inaugurates national highway projects and addresses concerns over Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls ahead of assembly polls.

December 20, 2025

Goa Police Seek Blue Corner Notice for British Owner in Deadly Nightclub Fire

Goa Police have started steps to issue a Blue Corner Notice against Surinder Kumar Khosla, a British national and accused in the December 6 nightclub fire that killed 25. Khosla fled to the UK after the fire. Authorities have arrested eight others connected to the tragedy.

December 20, 2025

PM Modi Visits West Bengal Amid Election Roll Tensions, Inaugurates Highway Projects

PM Narendra Modi visits Nadia, West Bengal, to inaugurate highway projects worth ₹3,200 crore and address the rising concerns over electoral roll revision and assembly elections.