December 13, 2025

Karnataka Govt Assures Fair Reservation for Nomadic Communities, Protest Suspended

Karnataka government promises equal internal reservation for nomadic communities. Belagavi Chalo protest is paused. Bill to be introduced on December 15, 2025.

December 13, 2025

India Leads in Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides, New Report Warns

A new PANAP report reveals that 87% of farmers in Bangladesh, India, Laos, and Vietnam use pesticides, with India having the highest share of dangerous chemicals. Unsafe practices and poor protection risk farmer health. Report urges for safer alternatives and stricter controls.

December 13, 2025

Ponduru Khadi Gets GI Tag, Boosting Andhra Pradesh’s Traditional Fabric

Ponduru Khadi from Andhra Pradesh has been given the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India. Union Minister K. Rammohan Naidu celebrated the move, hoping it will increase demand for these classic handwoven fabrics.

December 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu to Launch Free HPV Vaccination for Girls from Next Month

Tamil Nadu will start free HPV vaccination for 3,38,000 girls to fight cervical cancer. The rollout begins in four high-risk districts by end of next month.

December 13, 2025

Fan Chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as Messi's Kolkata Visit Spurs Protests and 70-Foot Statue Reveal

Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit saw chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as fans struggled to see him. Messi also virtually unveiled his giant 70-foot statue in Lake Town.

December 13, 2025

Bombay High Court Orders Fresh Trustee Elections for Choti Masjid Trust in Two Months

The Aurangabad Bench of Bombay High Court has ruled to hold fresh elections for the Choti Masjid Trust in Buldhana within two months. This decision follows a dispute over the 2019 trustee election declared invalid by the Waqf Tribunal. The Court clarified election rules and called for transparent polls until the scheme is updated.

December 13, 2025

UDF Secures Big Win in Kannur Corporation, Wins 37 of 56 Seats

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has won a clear majority in the Kannur Corporation elections, grabbing 37 out of 56 seats. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) trails with 14 seats, and the NDA captures four seats. Key LDF leaders lost their bids, marking a strong comeback for the UDF in Kannur.

December 13, 2025

UDF Dominates Ernakulam Municipalities; NDA Triumphs in Thripunitura

In Ernakulam's 2025 municipal elections, the UDF led in 12 of 13 municipalities. NDA won Thripunitura, narrowly beating the Left front after four hours of counting.

December 13, 2025

Kerala Local Body Polls 2025: UDF Leads as Vote Counting Begins

Vote counting in Kerala’s local body elections started Saturday with UDF leading in many areas. The contest is tight between UDF and LDF. Voter turnout remains strong at 73.6%, with more women voters and candidates. Early trends show UDF ahead in grama panchayats and municipalities, closely followed by LDF and NDA.

December 13, 2025

Survey Exposes Security and Hostel Crisis for 5,800 Resident Doctors in Maharashtra

A Central Maharashtra survey finds serious shortages in security guards, poor hostel conditions, and delayed stipends affecting over 5,800 resident doctors across 18 government medical colleges. Safety fears and financial stress threaten both doctors and patient care. The doctors demand urgent government action.