Kottayam gears up for smooth local body polls with 1.6M voters and 5,281 candidates

December 7, 2025

Kottayam gears up for smooth local body polls with 1.6M voters and 5,281 candidates

Kottayam district is all set for local body elections on December 8. Over 1.6 million voters will choose from 5,281 candidates across 89 local bodies. Polling day is declared a public holiday and strict environmental rules will be followed.

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Spark Surge in Private Bus Fares Across Major Routes

December 7, 2025

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Spark Surge in Private Bus Fares Across Major Routes

IndiGo’s flight cancellations have left many travellers stranded. Demand for private buses soared, pushing fares up to ₹8,000. Passengers complain of unfair price hikes on long routes.

Telangana Student Raises Voice Against Voter Bribery Ahead of Panchayat Polls

December 7, 2025

Telangana Student Raises Voice Against Voter Bribery Ahead of Panchayat Polls

Blessy, a Class X student from Rajanna Sircilla, raised a bold banner opposing voter bribery ahead of Gram Panchayat elections. Her message promotes ethical voting and protecting democracy.

NTR Police Hold Funeral for Dead Monkey Near PCR Junction Park

December 7, 2025

NTR Police Hold Funeral for Dead Monkey Near PCR Junction Park

Police at NTR Commissionerate arranged a funeral for a monkey that died near the PCR Junction park. The monkeys often play there, making it a relaxing spot for traffic cops.

SCR Runs Six Special Trains; New Tirupati-Sainagar Shirdi Express Launching December 14

December 7, 2025

SCR Runs Six Special Trains; New Tirupati-Sainagar Shirdi Express Launching December 14

SCR is running six special trains from Cherlapalli to Yelahanka and Shalimar to manage passenger rush. A new weekly Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express train starts from December 14 with a launch by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

YSR Congress, Congress to Seek Parliament Adjournment Over NSU Sexual Harassment Case

December 7, 2025

YSR Congress, Congress to Seek Parliament Adjournment Over NSU Sexual Harassment Case

YSR Congress and Indian National Congress will move adjournment motions in Parliament over a sexual harassment case at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati. The victim alleged harassment by an assistant professor, who now faces multiple charges.

65-Year-Old Man Hacked to Death in Kamalapur Over Old Rivalry

December 7, 2025

65-Year-Old Man Hacked to Death in Kamalapur Over Old Rivalry

A 65-year-old man, Muhammad Haneef, was brutally hacked to death by a 25-year-old suspect, Rizwan, in Kamalapur town, Kalaburagi district. The incident followed a quarrel between them and is under police investigation.

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25, Including Jharkhand Youths; Families Await Justice

December 7, 2025

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25, Including Jharkhand Youths; Families Await Justice

A deadly fire at a Goa nightclub killed 25, including Jharkhand youths Pradeep and Vinod Mahto. Families mourn and demand government support and probe.

Karnataka Rolls Out AI-Based Mobile KAMS Attendance for Education Staff From Dec 1

December 7, 2025

Karnataka Rolls Out AI-Based Mobile KAMS Attendance for Education Staff From Dec 1

Karnataka’s Department of School Education replaces biometric attendance with AI-powered mobile KAMS for officers and staff from December 1. Aadhaar linking is mandatory, or salary stops. The system aims to fight absenteeism and improve education quality.

Mysuru Vaccinates 116 Stray Dogs in City-Wide Anti-Rabies Drive

December 7, 2025

Mysuru Vaccinates 116 Stray Dogs in City-Wide Anti-Rabies Drive

Mysuru held a major Anti-Rabies Vaccination drive covering 30 locations. 116 stray dogs were vaccinated and 15 treated for ailments to curb rabies and protect citizens.