December 11, 2025

Low Voter Turnout Shakes Political Scene in Pandalam Municipality Ahead of Crucial Fight

Pandalam municipality, a BJP stronghold in south Kerala, saw voter turnout drop to 71.28% from 76.35% in 2020. The dip has stirred nervousness among all parties in a fierce three-way contest. Sabarimala issues and protests fueled intense campaigns close to polls.

December 11, 2025

Iranian Child Bride Spared Execution After Family Accepts £70,000 Blood Money

Goli Kouhkan, a child bride on death row in Iran, avoided execution after her late husband's family was paid £70,000 in blood money. Kouhkan was jailed for seven years over her husband's death during an abusive fight. The controversial qisas law and gender bias in Iran's justice system remain hot topics.

December 11, 2025

Over 600 Artefacts Stolen in Major Bristol Museum Heist

More than 600 precious artefacts were stolen from Bristol museum's British Empire collection on September 25. Police seek public help to catch suspects caught on CCTV.

December 11, 2025

Karnataka Tables Greater Bengaluru Governance Amendments and Social Boycott Prevention Bill 2025

Karnataka Legislative Assembly saw two bills tabled on Thursday: the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Karnataka Social Boycott Bill, 2025. The governance bill proposes wider membership inclusion, while the social boycott bill introduces harsh penalties for offenders.

December 11, 2025

Trump Gold Card Launches Premium Fast-Track for US Green Cards

The Trump Gold Card offers a costly, fast-track route to US employment-based green cards. It promises speed and certainty but raises fairness concerns amid stricter immigration rules.

December 11, 2025

Gen Anil Chauhan to Review Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy on Dec 13

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan will review the Combined Graduation Parade for 216 Course at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on December 13. The ceremony marks the end of pre-commissioning training for Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Vietnamese trainees, with special awards and aerobatic displays.

December 11, 2025

EU Raids Temu’s Dublin HQ Over Foreign Subsidy Breach Allegations

EU regulators raided Temu’s European headquarters in Dublin, probing potential breaches of foreign subsidy rules. The Chinese retailer faces scrutiny amid rising EU-China trade tensions and earlier investigations under the Digital Services Act.

December 11, 2025

Bulgaria Government Resigns Amid Massive Anti-Corruption Protests

Bulgaria’s government stepped down after large protests against corruption and a no-confidence vote. The EU’s poorest nation still plans to join the eurozone in January.

December 11, 2025

Tamil Nadu Govt Completes Ground Truthing for Pallikararanai Ramsar Site Boundaries

Tamil Nadu govt finishes ground truthing of Pallikararanai marshland Ramsar site. Report sent to Chengalpattu Collectorate for authentication before Supreme Court review in January.

December 11, 2025

Speeding Car Flips Over Median on NH44, Crashes into KSRTC Bus; Three Dead

A speeding car jumped over the NH44 median near Bengaluru and hit a KSRTC bus late Wednesday. All three in the car died instantly, three bus passengers injured. Police probe follows.