1,000 Teachers Removed by Police in Chennai Protesting Pay Disparity

December 29, 2025

1,000 Teachers Removed by Police in Chennai Protesting Pay Disparity

Over 1,000 secondary-grade teachers protested in Chennai demanding equal pay. Police removed and detained them as protests enter third day, calling for pay anomaly fix.

Scheduled Caste Woman Cook Faces Caste Bias at Karur School; Complaint Filed Under SC/ST Act

December 29, 2025

Scheduled Caste Woman Cook Faces Caste Bias at Karur School; Complaint Filed Under SC/ST Act

A Scheduled Caste woman cook in Karur was stopped from working due to caste bias. She filed a complaint leading to FIR against the school headmistress under the SC/ST Act.

Fake IAS Officer Lalit Kishor Arrested in Gorakhpur for ₹5 Crore Bribery Scam

December 29, 2025

Fake IAS Officer Lalit Kishor Arrested in Gorakhpur for ₹5 Crore Bribery Scam

Gorakhpur police arrested 27-year-old Lalit Kishor for impersonating an IAS officer and running a major bribery scam. He duped many with fake IDs and extorted crores in bribes.

Mid-air Helicopter Crash in New Jersey Kills One, Injures Another

December 29, 2025

Mid-air Helicopter Crash in New Jersey Kills One, Injures Another

Two helicopters collided mid-air and crashed in Hammonton, New Jersey. One person died, another is critically injured. Fire and thick smoke cover the crash site. Emergency crews are on scene, and the search for more victims is ongoing.

US H-1B Visa Delays Spark Consideration of Germany Moves Among Applicants

December 29, 2025

US H-1B Visa Delays Spark Consideration of Germany Moves Among Applicants

H-1B visa applicants face long waits as US consulates push interview dates to 2026-2027. Some consider taking job offers in Germany to avoid delays.

Indian-Origin Electrician in Sydney Sentenced to 5 Years for Raping 75-Year-Old Woman

December 29, 2025

Indian-Origin Electrician in Sydney Sentenced to 5 Years for Raping 75-Year-Old Woman

Amol Vijay Dhumal, a 45-year-old electrician, was found guilty of raping a 75-year-old woman in Sydney during a solar panel installation. He was sentenced to five years in prison following a jury verdict in September.

Tamil Nadu Should Skip Metros, Focus on Smart Urban Transit for Coimbatore and Madurai

December 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Should Skip Metros, Focus on Smart Urban Transit for Coimbatore and Madurai

Tamil Nadu was denied metro projects for Coimbatore and Madurai. Experts say metros are costly and not suited for these cities’ short commutes. Instead, electric buses, cycle tracks, and pedestrian-friendly plans could offer affordable, effective solutions.

Indigo Starts Daily Flights Connecting Chennai & Coimbatore to Navi Mumbai Airport from Dec 29, 2025

December 29, 2025

Indigo Starts Daily Flights Connecting Chennai & Coimbatore to Navi Mumbai Airport from Dec 29, 2025

Indigo will begin daily direct flights from Chennai and Coimbatore to the new Navi Mumbai Airport on December 29, 2025. The flights will use Airbus A320 aircraft and operate during initial airport hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This move brings more travel choice beyond Mumbai's busy main airport.

Ward Members Lose Power, Bihar's Infrastructure and Women Empowerment Faces Setbacks

December 29, 2025

Ward Members Lose Power, Bihar's Infrastructure and Women Empowerment Faces Setbacks

Bihar’s progress in piped water, drains, and women’s empowerment slows as ward members lose financial control. Bureaucracy takes charge, raising concerns over stalled development.

Nine Stabbed to Death, Including Five Children, Near Suriname Capital

December 29, 2025

Nine Stabbed to Death, Including Five Children, Near Suriname Capital

Nine people, including five children, were stabbed to death near Paramaribo, Suriname. Police arrested a suspect who was shot in the leg. Two others were seriously injured and hospitalized.