December 14, 2025

ISIS Gunman Kills 3 Americans, Wounds 3 US Troops in Syria Ambush Near Palmyra

A lone ISIS attacker ambushed US forces near Palmyra in central Syria on Saturday. Two US service members and one civilian were killed. Three US troops were hurt. The attacker was killed. This is the first US casualty incident in Syria since Bashar Assad's fall.

December 14, 2025

Kerala District Panchayat Polls 2025: UDF and LDF Tie, Shaking Political Scene Ahead of Assembly Elections

Kerala’s 2025 district panchayat elections ended in a shock tie, with UDF and LDF winning seven seats each. The LDF lost ground, especially in Malappuram, while the NDA and Twenty20 faced setbacks. Experts say this is a morale boost for UDF but not a guaranteed win in Assembly polls.

December 13, 2025

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.3 Rocks Pakistan in the Evening

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan at 6:44 pm IST on Saturday. The epicenter was at latitude 30.14N and longitude 69.57E, with a depth of 10 km.

December 13, 2025

Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander Raed Saed in Gaza Strike

Israel’s military said it killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saed in a Gaza car strike. Four died, 25 wounded. Saed was key in the October 7 attack on Israel. Tensions flare despite ceasefire.

December 13, 2025

Two US Soldiers, Interpreter Killed by Islamic State Gunman in Syria Attack

Two US soldiers and a US interpreter were killed in Syria in a fierce attack by an Islamic State gunman. Three more were hurt, and the attacker was killed by US forces instantly.

December 13, 2025

Election Commission Deploys Observers to Clean Up Voter Lists Ahead of Draft Roll Publication

To ensure accurate voter lists, the Election Commission appointed special observers in 8 States and engaged booth-level agents across 12 regions. Draft electoral rolls will publish from December 16-31, with errors checked in advance and online access provided.

December 13, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Faces Winter Chill, Minimum Temperatures Dip Below Normal Till December 25

Many places in Andhra Pradesh, including Rayalaseema and Coastal regions, are experiencing a fall in minimum temperatures. The IMD forecasts winter chills to continue till December 25, with some areas dropping below 13°C and Amaravati region feeling the cold wave.

December 13, 2025

Mines Dept Questions ACC Ltd Over Limestone Leases, Issues Showcause Notice

The Mines & Geology Department has asked ACC Ltd., a cement firm of the Adani Group, to explain limestone leases given between 2019-24. The leases may be cancelled for breaking auction rules in Kadapa and NTR districts.

December 13, 2025

UDF Breaks LDF Stronghold; NDA Gains in Kozhikode Local Body Polls

UDF gained ground against LDF in Kozhikode local elections, winning more grama panchayats and the district panchayat. NDA doubled its Kozhikode Corporation seats, showing urban strength. LDF holds Kozhikode Corporation by a narrow margin.

December 13, 2025

Asia’s Longest Ski Drag Lift and Rotating Conference Hall Unveiled in Gulmarg

Gulmarg’s winter sports got a big push with the opening of Asia’s longest 726m ski drag lift and a rotating conference hall at 4,390m altitude. J&K CM Omar Abdullah said these projects worth ₹17 crore will make Gulmarg a top global winter destination.