December 10, 2025

Madras High Court Summons Tamil Nadu Officials Over Karthigai Deepam Contempt

Madras High Court summoned Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and police top brass for disobeying court orders about Karthigai Deepam lighting. The judge also added the Union Home Secretary to the case and warned officials against illegal orders.

December 10, 2025

IndiGo Cuts 400-500 Flights, Sparks Fare Hike and Passenger Trouble This Peak Season

IndiGo plans to cut 400-500 flights during peak travel season. This will leave 65,000 to 81,000 passengers stranded daily and raise airfares, while rivals have no spare planes to help.

December 10, 2025

Varkala Municipality Voting Hits 66.39% Amid Fierce Three-Way Fight

Varkala municipality recorded 66.39% voter turnout in the 2025 Kerala local elections. LDF, UDF, and BJP battle hard for dominance in 34 wards. Early voting was slow but gained momentum as the day progressed.

December 10, 2025

54 Groups Warn Against Global Spread of Aadhaar-Like ID Systems Over Privacy Fears

Fifty-four civil society groups and 200+ individuals have raised alarm over promoting Aadhaar-style biometric ID systems globally. They claim these systems risk privacy, social control, and data errors, urging caution as India pushes this tech abroad.

December 10, 2025

US Sanctions Four People, Four Companies Over Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan Conflict

The US has sanctioned four individuals and four companies for recruiting Colombian mercenaries to fight for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces accused of genocide and war crimes. The sanctions target a network mainly of Colombian nationals involved in training child soldiers and frontline fighting.

December 9, 2025

Left Parties Condemn BJP’s Communal Controversy Over Thirupparankundram Hill in Madurai

Five Left parties accuse BJP and Hindutva groups of stirring communal conflict by calling Thirupparankundram Hill the 'Ayodhya of the South'. They reject a Madras High Court order and demand peace.

December 9, 2025

US Visa Appointments in India Rescheduled to 2026 Over Social Media Checks

US visa appointments in India have been pushed to March 2026 due to new rules verifying social media posts. Applicants face uncertainty as the US Embassy confirmed rescheduling and urged waiting for new dates.

December 9, 2025

Andhra Loyola College Shines on 72nd Foundation Day with Culture and Competitions

Andhra Loyola College celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day with a colorful ethnic procession, 40 food stalls, and lively competitions like Tug-of-War. Over 5,000 students and staff joined the fun and festivities.

December 9, 2025

Lithuania Declares Emergency Over Belarus Smuggling Balloons Threat

Lithuania has declared a nationwide emergency after nearly 600 smuggling balloons from Belarus entered its skies this year. Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene called it a ‘hybrid attack’ risking security and flights. Belarus denies involvement. Vilnius airport faced multiple closures, and authorities confiscated thousands of cigarette packets.

December 9, 2025

Kochi Corporation Polls: LDF, UDF Claim Win; BJP Eyes Double Digits

In Kochi Corporation elections, LDF and UDF both claim victories despite average voter turnout. BJP aims to increase seats to double digits. Key leaders share confident views and highlight turnout and voting issues.