December 19, 2025

Stone Tools from Middle Palaeolithic Era Found in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar

A postgraduate student from the University of Madras found stone tools possibly from the Middle Palaeolithic period in Mallankinaru, Virudhunagar. Experts see this as a major archaeological discovery that could uncover more ancient artefacts with further study.

December 19, 2025

Supreme Court Rules: No Fear If You Have Nothing to Hide in Telangana Surveillance Case

In a heated Telangana phone tapping case, the Supreme Court said people with nothing to hide need not fear surveillance. The State stressed privacy rights and condemned illegal snooping.

December 19, 2025

Bomb Threat Emails at Noida Schools Turn Out to Be Hoax, Police Investigate

Several Noida schools got bomb threat emails on December 19. Police checked schools and nearby areas. The threat was a hoax, say officials.

December 19, 2025

Fertilizer Shortage Hits Kerala’s Kuttanad, Threatens Paddy Crop Productivity

Kerala’s Kuttanad and Alappuzha face a big fertilizer shortage, especially urea and potash. This hits the puncha paddy crop hard. Farmers fear heavy losses as fertilizer costs rise and supplies drop. Officials call for quick government action to fix the crisis.

December 19, 2025

Dubai Police Launch Digital Vehicle Damage Certificate Service for Weather Claims

Dubai Police have launched a new online service that lets motorists get a certificate for vehicle damage caused by weather without visiting a police station. This helps speed up insurance claims after heavy rains and storms in the UAE.

December 19, 2025

ED Seizes ₹19 Crore Cash, Gold, Silver in Donkey Route Illegal Immigration Probe

The Enforcement Directorate seized ₹4.68 crore cash, gold and silver bars worth over ₹14 crore from 13 locations in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. This is part of a money laundering case linked to illegal immigration to the US via the dangerous Donkey Route.

December 19, 2025

TikTok Strikes US Deal with Oracle to Secure Future Amid Security Concerns

TikTok has made a major joint venture deal with Oracle and others to secure its US operations, ending years of uncertainty and addressing political concerns over data and security.

December 19, 2025

South Africa Denies US Claims After Refugee Centre Raid Sparks Diplomatic Tensions

South Africa rejects US accusations of harassing American officials during a raid on a refugee centre processing Afrikaner applications. The US warns of 'severe consequences', but Pretoria insists it respects data security and law.

December 19, 2025

Madras High Court Judges to Inspect Marina Beach for Vendor Regulation on Dec 22

Two Madras High Court judges will inspect Marina Beach on December 22 to review plans for vendor regulation and blue flag certification. Officials must assist and provide key documents. Next orders will be on January 7.

December 19, 2025

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