December 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia Teams Up with Archer Aviation to Launch Air Taxi Services in Major Cities

Saudi Arabia has joined hands with US-based Archer Aviation to introduce air taxi services in key cities. The plan includes safety rules, test flights, and public awareness to make urban travel faster and futuristic.

December 13, 2025

UDF Sweeps Kochi Corporation with 47 Seats, Nears Historic Win

The UDF scores a huge victory in Kochi Corporation elections, winning 47 out of 76 seats. LDF falls to 22 seats and BJP gains a modest 6 seats.

December 13, 2025

UDF Sweeps Malappuram Civic Elections, Wins 11 of 12 Municipalities

UDF delivers its best-ever show in Malappuram local elections, winning 11 municipalities, 84 grama panchayats, and most panchayats. LDF suffers major losses.

December 13, 2025

Anantapur to Clear One Lakh Tonnes of Garbage by December 2025, Bio-mining in Full Swing

Anantapur aims to clear one lakh tonnes of processed garbage by December 2025 and all legacy waste by January 2026. Bio-mining works started in July 2025 to clean the dump yard, which will be turned into a green space and park.

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.