December 24, 2025

Kerala Launches 12-Day Vasantholsavam Flower and Light Festival in Kanakakkunnu

Kerala's tourism department kicked off the 12-day Vasantholsavam festival with dazzling light displays and over 35,000 flowering plants. Visitors can enjoy thematic installations, including a giant dragon and illuminated sleigh, plus a chrysanthemum showcase and flower-decor contests.

December 24, 2025

Karnataka HC Cancels Land Acquisition for Bangalore-Mysuru Corridor After 17-Year Delay

Karnataka High Court has quashed the acquisition order for one acre of land linked to the Bangalore-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project. The court cited a 17-year delay in taking possession and paying compensation, ruling that such prolonged dormancy invalidates the acquisition.

December 24, 2025

West Bengal Sees Third Day of Protests Over Bangladeshi Hindu Man's Lynching

Protests erupted for the third day in West Bengal over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Pro-Hindu groups and BJP backed rallies at key border points and in Kolkata, clashing with police and aiming to highlight the issue internationally.

December 24, 2025

CBI Arrests Two Bank Officials for Opening Mule Accounts Used in Cyber Fraud

CBI has arrested two bank officials for opening mule accounts used to transfer money stolen via cyber frauds. The accused worked with organised cybercriminals to guide fraudsters and avoid detection.

December 24, 2025

J&K Police Boosts Security in Kashmir Valley for Safe Christmas and New Year Celebrations

J&K Police has raised security in Kashmir Valley, especially at tourist spots, ahead of Christmas and New Year. Officials aim to keep the area safe with strong vigilance and multi-layered patrols.

December 24, 2025

High $100,000 Fee May Undermine New Wage-Based H-1B Lottery, Warns Indian-Origin Attorney

The US has changed H-1B visa rules to a wage-based lottery. But a proposed $100,000 fee could scare employers away, says Indian-origin lawyer Rahul Reddy. Higher wages mean better lottery chances, but the costly fee might reduce demand and hurt Indian workers.

December 24, 2025

Cantonment Gears Up for Grand Christmas with 10,000+ Prayers at Historic Church

Cantonment, a symbol of religious harmony, is ready for Christmas on December 25, 2025. Over 10,000 Christians will pray at the Cantonment Baptist Church, one of Vizianagaram's oldest churches. Multiple churches are lit up and leaders join in the celebrations.

December 24, 2025

Violence Escalates in Bangladesh: Man Killed by Bomb in Dhaka Amid Widespread Protests

A man named Saiful died after a bomb attack in Dhaka's Moghbazar. The unrest follows the deaths of activist Sharif Osman Hadi and Hindu youth Dipu Das, sparking nationwide protests.

December 24, 2025

A.P. TET 2025 Releases Preliminary Answer Key for Paper-2A Maths and Science Exams

A.P. TET 2025 has released the preliminary answer key for Paper-2A Mathematics and Science exams held in December. Candidates can raise objections online till December 29.

December 24, 2025

Martin Antony Appeals Conviction in 2017 Actor Rape Case Citing Dileep's Acquittal

Martin Antony has challenged his conviction in the 2017 actor rape case. He claims he was not involved in sexual assault or present during the attack, like actor Dileep who was acquitted. Antony’s appeal asks the Kerala High Court to reconsider his sentence, arguing for equal treatment.