December 17, 2025

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking 4X Compensation for IndiGo Flight Cancellations

Delhi High Court refused a PIL demanding four times compensation for IndiGo passengers whose flights were cancelled after new pilot duty rules. The court said the issue is already part of another pending case and allowed the petitioner to join that.

December 17, 2025

Vijay Returns to Stage with TVK Rally Near Perundurai on Dec 18

Actor-turned-politician Vijay will hold a major campaign rally in Perundurai with tight security. This is his first public meeting since the Karur stampede tragedy.

December 17, 2025

Bombay High Court Acts on Unsafe Home Deliveries in Maharashtra's Hills

Bombay High Court has taken suo motu notice of pregnant women in Maharashtra's hilly areas forced to deliver at home without medical help. Unsafe practices like cutting umbilical cords with blades and giving liquor to ease pain were exposed. The court orders government to submit data by December 19, 2025.

December 17, 2025

Two Young Riders Killed in Head-On Crash on Kozhikode Beach Road

Two motorcycle riders died in a head-on crash on Kozhikode beach road early Wednesday. Others were injured and rushed to hospital. Speeding may be to blame.

December 17, 2025

Supreme Court asks Centre and SCBA for safety measures after attack attempt on ex-CJI Gavai

After a lawyer tried to attack former CJI B.R. Gavai in court, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre and SCBA to suggest ways to prevent such incidents. They will also prepare rules for media reporting on such events.

December 17, 2025

Punjab Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Vote Counting Begins Amidst Political Tensions

Vote counting started in Punjab for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on December 17. Over 9,000 candidates competed. The process is under strict security after claims of election malpractice.

December 17, 2025

Five People Trampled to Death by Wild Elephants in Jharkhand in One Day

Five people, including two women, died after wild elephant attacks in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Ranchi districts within 24 hours. Officials are tracking the elephant herds roaming the region.

December 17, 2025

SC Transfers R.G. Kar Medical College Trainee Doctor Rape-Murder Case to Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court on December 17, 2025, sent the R.G. Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court. The Court asked the High Court Chief Justice to form a Division Bench to handle petitions. The case papers and CBI report will be shared with the victim’s parents.

December 17, 2025

Jeddah University Launches 2026 Postgraduate Admissions with Scholarships and Flexible Fees

Jeddah University has opened online admissions for Master’s and Ph.D. programs for 2026. The university offers over 40 programs with flexible fees, scholarships, and applications through its portal starting December 2025.

December 17, 2025

Saudi Arabia Tightens Hajj Transport Rules for Safer Pilgrim Travel

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah introduces strict draft rules for Hajj transport. New fines and permit rules aim to protect millions of pilgrims during their journey.