December 1, 2025

Young and Ambitious: Students Bring Fresh Energy to Kerala Local Elections

Young students and fresh faces are lighting up Kerala’s local body polls. Candidates as young as 21 contest from both LDF and UDF, promising to address local issues like water shortages. Friendship crosses political lines, and family objections turn to support as youth join politics.

December 1, 2025

ECI Admits Mistake, Extends Special Intensive Revision by 7 Days Amid Deaths in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by seven days. Trinamool Congress says this confirms the SIR was rushed and demands an apology for 40 deaths linked to the process in West Bengal.

December 1, 2025

Munambam Protest Paused After Partial Win; Splinter Group Continues Fight

After 415 days, the Munambam action council has paused its protest following partial land rights restoration by the High Court. Some residents tied to BJP continue protesting, insisting the fight must go on.

December 1, 2025

Bangladeshi Nationals Return Home via Hakimpur Border Amid Strict BSF Checks

Several Bangladeshi nationals are returning home through the Hakimpur border checkpost with support from BSF. Many fear arrest amid ongoing security drives and have left India quietly after years of living there without documents.

December 1, 2025

IAF Evacuates Over 300 Indians From Flood-Hit Sri Lanka, Boosts Rescue Efforts

More than 300 Indians stranded in flood and landslide-hit Sri Lanka were safely evacuated by Indian Air Force aircraft to Thiruvananthapuram. IAF also supports ongoing rescue missions with helicopters and special forces under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

November 30, 2025

IPFT Plans Delhi Rally for Autonomous Council and Pushes Roman Script Demand in Tripura

In a bid to regain political ground, IPFT will hold a Delhi demo demanding amendment to create Tipra Territorial Council. They also plan a youth rally in Agartala to replace Bangla with Roman script in Kokborok exams.

November 30, 2025

Kerala Sets 244 Vote Counting Centres for 2025 Local Body Polls

Kerala’s State Election Commission confirms 244 centres for counting votes in the December 2025 local body elections. Votes will be counted on December 13 after polls on December 9 and 11.

November 30, 2025

Justice Nagarathna: Judgments Are Written in Ink, Not to Be Tossed Out Later

Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna said judgments should not be discarded once judges retire. She stressed that judicial independence depends on respecting legal decisions and the judge's conduct.

November 30, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Near Tamil Nadu-Puducherry Coast; Rain Likely Monday

Cyclone Ditwah slowed near the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on November 30, 2025. It weakened into a deep depression and moved northward. Light rain and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, with winds easing gradually, says the Regional Meteorological Centre.

November 30, 2025

VPN Services Suspended for Two Months in Poonch and Rajouri Near LoC

Authorities in Poonch and Rajouri districts have suspended VPN services for two months due to high suspicious usage and cyber attack risks. The move aims to boost security near the Line of Control.