December 1, 2025

National Agri Start-up Expo Opens in Dharwad with 150 Start-ups Participating

The two-day National Agri Start-up Expo begins on Friday in Dharwad. Union Agriculture Commissioner P.K. Singh will inaugurate the event featuring 150 agriculture start-ups from across India.

December 1, 2025

Kerala Sees Early Winter Signs as Temperatures Dip Below 20°C

Nighttime temperatures in Kerala's hills have dropped below 20°C, showing early winter signs. But stable cold weather will arrive only mid-December, says IMD. Rainfall remains minimal with the northeast monsoon down by 21%.

December 1, 2025

Kerala MVD to Cancel Driving Licences of Zebra Crossing Violators, Impose ₹2,000 Fine

Kerala Motor Vehicles Department will cancel driving licences of drivers ignoring pedestrian safety at zebra crossings. Violators face ₹2,000 fines under Section 184 of the MV Act. The move follows a Kerala High Court order urging strict action against reckless driving behaviors.

December 1, 2025

Bengaluru Police Ropes in 10,000 Students for Crime Fight in Massive Outreach

Bengaluru Police launched the ‘Friends of Police’ mission with 800 officers, including the Police Commissioner. Over 10,000 students pledged to help fight crime, drug abuse, and cybercrime, aiming to reach two lakh youth for safer communities.

December 1, 2025

IMD Forecasts More Cold Wave Days Over North and Central India This Winter

The India Meteorological Department predicts more cold wave days than usual in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and other regions this winter. La Nina and fewer rain-bearing western disturbances will deepen the chill from December to February.

December 1, 2025

Just 16% of Kendriya Vidyalayas Teach Regional Languages Five Years After NEP 2020

Five years post-NEP 2020, only 16% of Kendriya Vidyalayas offer regional language classes, while more Navodaya Vidyalayas include local languages. Punjabi leads among KV languages.

December 1, 2025

TTD Chairman Gifts Silk Vastrams to Lord Ranganatha at Srirangam Temple

TTD Chairman B R Naidu offered silk robes to Lord Ranganatha Swamy at Srirangam temple, strengthening ties between major Sri Vaishnava centers before Kaisika Dwadasi on December 31.

December 1, 2025

Archbishop Urges Students to Respect Constitution Like Sacred Scriptures

Archbishop Varghese Chakkalakkal told students to honour the Constitution like the Bible, Gita or Koran. He urged teachers to teach strong constitutional values to build a peaceful society.

December 1, 2025

Intermediate Student Goes Missing After Escaping Junior College in Krishna

A first-year Intermediate boy from Punganur has gone missing after jumping the college wall in Kankipadu village. Police have registered a complaint following his disappearance.

December 1, 2025

Karnataka Tiger Reserves Deploy Trained Canine Squad to Fight Wildlife Crime

Ten trained dogs join Karnataka's five tiger reserves to sniff out poachers and track threats. After a year of tough training at Bandipur, these new 'watchdogs' are ready to protect wildlife.