December 21, 2025

US H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Delays Stretch Into 2027, Affecting Workers and Families

Applicants for US H-1B and H-4 visas face big delays in visa interviews, with some pushed back over a year to 2027. Staffing shortages and high demand cause problems for workers and families.

December 21, 2025

Parliament Passes New VB-G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA Amid Opposition Protests

India’s Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA with new rules on rural job guarantee, capped funding, and increased state costs. Opposition protested lack of consultation.

December 21, 2025

India's Fight Against Child Marriage Marks 1 Year with New Awareness Push

India marks a year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, pushing to end child marriage by 2030. Despite progress, many states face challenges. The government runs campaigns, appoints officers, and plans to raise marriage age for women.

December 21, 2025

Five Youths Arrested for Kidnapping Passenger at Cochin Airport

Nedumbassery police arrested five youths for kidnapping a 40-year-old passenger from Kasaragod at Cochin International Airport. They took his mobile and bags, then abandoned him near Aluva.

December 21, 2025

CM Stalin Inaugurates Porunai Museum Displaying Ancient Tamil Artefacts

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin opened the Porunai Archaeological Museum near Palayamkottai. The ₹56.36 crore project displays ancient Tamil artefacts from Adichanallur, Sivakalai, Korkai, and Thulukkarpatti. It features a light and sound show, touchscreens, and virtual reality exhibits that bring Tamil civilisation alive.

December 21, 2025

14 Injured in Bondi Attack Still Hospitalized; NSW Plans New Laws on Hate Symbols

Fourteen people hurt in the Bondi terror attack are still in hospital, with some in critical condition. Australia will hold a national day of mourning for the 15 victims. NSW government will introduce laws to ban hateful symbols and strengthen police powers.

December 21, 2025

Indian Man With Disability Sues Winnipeg Family, Broker Over $1 Million Property Scam

Gagandeep Pejatta, an Indian man with an intellectual disability, has sued a Winnipeg family and real estate broker for pushing him into bad property deals in Canada and India, costing him around $1 million. The lawsuit claims exploitation, fraud, and misuse of his finances.

December 21, 2025

Madras HC Orders Study on Impact of Coimbatore Lake Revival on Birds

Madras High Court has asked experts to check if Coimbatore lake restoration harms nesting birds. The court ordered the Salim Ali Centre to report by Feb 2026.

December 21, 2025

US Navy Halts Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Blockade and War Threats

US forces stopped a second merchant ship off Venezuela's coast days after seizing one. Trump confirmed war with Maduro remains possible amid rising tensions.

December 21, 2025

Over 50% Electors Removed in Chennai and Tiruppur Clusters in Tamil Nadu’s Draft Electoral Roll

More than half of all electors removed in Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision belong to two clusters—Chennai and Tiruppur. Chennai saw a 25% drop in electors, Tiruppur nearly 20%. Experts say migrant workers returning home during COVID-19 may have caused this.