December 12, 2025

Tamil Nadu Starts First-Level EVM and VVPAT Checking for 2026 Elections

Tamil Nadu has started the initial inspection of EVMs and VVPATs for the 2026 Assembly polls. The Election Commission deployed officers to ensure safe, quality equipment for voting.

December 12, 2025

Eleven Nigerian Soldiers Still Detained in Burkina Faso After Unauthorised Plane Landing

Eleven Nigerian military personnel are stuck in Burkina Faso days after their plane made an 'unauthorised' landing. Conflicting reports add to diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and Burkina Faso.

December 12, 2025

Karnataka Govt Bars Big Events at Chinnaswamy Stadium Until Safety Rules Are Followed

Karnataka will only allow big cricket matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once KSCA follows safety guidelines from a stampede inquiry. This puts IPL games in Bengaluru next season in doubt.

December 12, 2025

Supreme Court Orders Harsher Punishment for Acid Attack Criminals, Faster Trials

The Supreme Court has called for stronger punishment than UAPA for acid attack criminals. It urged the government to reform laws and speed up trials. Survivors need better medical and legal protection.

December 12, 2025

Kerala’s Gen Z Surprises with Strong Voter Turnout in Local Elections

Gen Z voters in Kerala stepped up to the polls with enthusiasm during local body elections. Many young voters, including first-timers and students, traveled far or returned home to cast their votes. They showed serious commitment, disproving ideas that youth skip voting or avoid public duties.

December 12, 2025

Supreme Court: ‘Migration’ in SIR Includes Cross-Border Movement, Validates Citizenship Checks

The Supreme Court said migration in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can include people crossing into India. It backed the Election Commission's right to verify citizenship to keep voter lists clean. The court also warned against heavy judicial interference in the process now running across 12 states with 51 crore people.

December 12, 2025

Supreme Court orders SIT probe into death of SC youth in Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court has set up a Special Investigation Team to probe the unnatural death of Nilesh Adivasi in Madhya Pradesh. Conflicting claims by his widow and brother prompted the court to demand a quick, impartial probe.

December 12, 2025

Kerala's 2nd Phase Local Elections Record 76% Turnout Amid Political Spat Over Sabarimala and MLA Rape Case

Kerala’s local elections in seven northern districts saw a 76.08% voter turnout. Political clashes broke out over Sabarimala gold theft and MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s rape cases, drawing sharp reactions between LDF and UDF leaders.

December 12, 2025

NASA's Chandra Telescope Uses New X-Arithmetic Method to Decode Galaxy Cluster Secrets

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detects scorching hot gas and strange shapes in galaxy clusters. Scientists invented X-arithmetic, a new technique that clarifies the true nature of these cosmic patterns caused by black holes and gas movements.

December 12, 2025

CBI charges 13 in digital arrest fraud linked to Myanmar ‘slave compounds’

CBI files charge sheet against 13 accused in major digital arrest scam involving 'slave compounds' in Myanmar. Cross-border masterminds based in Cambodia, Hong Kong, China controlled key bank accounts. NIA investigates human trafficking for cyber slavery in Southeast Asia.