December 21, 2025

Railway Ministry hikes train fares by 1-2 paise per km from Dec 26, 2025

Indian Railways announces a ticket fare hike from December 26. Ordinary class tickets beyond 215 km will cost 1 paisa more per km. Non-AC mail/express and AC class fares increase by 2 paise per km. No change for suburban monthly passes. This move aims to raise ₹600 crores by March 2026.

December 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia Mandates Electronic Salary Transfers for Domestic Workers Starting 2026

Saudi Arabia will require all domestic worker salaries to be paid electronically from January 1, 2026. This aims to ensure transparency, protect worker rights, and simplify payment processes using the Musaned platform.

December 21, 2025

Two Workers Trapped in Wall Collapse at Jharkhand Opencast Mine, Rescue Underway

Two coal workers are trapped after a wall collapsed on their truck at a Jharkhand opencast mine. Rescue work is active despite fog, darkness, and protests.

December 21, 2025

Adani’s Navi Mumbai Airport to Launch Free Wi-Fi and Digital Passenger Updates on Dec 25

Navi Mumbai Airport will open on December 25 with free high-speed Wi-Fi and a smart app called Adani OneApp. Passengers will get flight updates and info on their phones, reducing the need for info counters.

December 21, 2025

NUPPL Begins Mining at Pachwara South Coal Block in Jharkhand

Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited has started mining operations at the Pachwara South Open Cast Project in Jharkhand. This move will help fuel their Ghatampur Thermal Power Station with coal from a large reserve, boosting mining capacity and efficient power generation.

December 21, 2025

Denmark Ends 400-Year Postal Tradition, Stops Letter Delivery from December 30

Denmark's PostNord will deliver its last letter on December 30, ending 400 years of mail service. The shift to digital has cut letter demand sharply. Parcels remain the focus.

December 21, 2025

Israel's Hostages Families Forum Becomes Powerful Voice for Captives in Gaza

The Hostages Families Forum in Israel transformed from a grassroots group into a major international lobbying force. They pushed tirelessly for the return of Israelis taken by Hamas during the 2023 attacks. Their campaign helped secure multiple hostage releases despite ongoing conflict and setbacks.

December 21, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Pre-Dawn Coast Guard Raid

The US Coast Guard seized an oil tanker last docked in Venezuela. Homeland Security confirmed the operation aimed to stop illegal oil funding narco terrorism. Venezuela condemned the act and vowed justice. This is the second tanker seized as US ramps up pressure on Maduro's regime.

December 21, 2025

Three Indian-Origin Men Jailed for Violent Clash at Derby Kabbadi Tournament

Boota Singh, Damanjit Singh, and Rajvinder Takhar Singh were sentenced for violent disorder during a 2023 Kabbadi event in Derby. They carried knives and attacked rival group members. Sentences range from over three to four years.

December 21, 2025

Google and Apple Warn Employees of Long Visa Delays at US Embassies

Google and Apple have advised their US visa workers to avoid international travel. Visa stamping appointments face up to 12 months delay due to stricter US immigration checks. Employees risk long stays abroad without valid visa stamps.