December 11, 2025

Kerala Changes School Holidays and Exams Due to Local Elections

Kerala schools will start Christmas holidays on December 24 and reopen on January 5. Exams will end on December 23. Changes came after local elections were set for Dec 9 and 11.

December 11, 2025

23 Girl Students Recover After Abdominal Pain at Gurmitkal Hostel

Twenty-three girls from a post-matric hostel in Gurmitkal complained of stomach pain after eating late-night food. Four were treated at district hospital, others at a community center. All have now recovered, says Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar.

December 11, 2025

Telangana HC Fines Govt ₹5,000 Over Illegal Convention Centres Near Lakes

Telangana High Court fined the state government ₹5,000 for failing to file a counter affidavit in a PIL on illegal convention centres near Osmansagar and Himayatsagar lakes. The court refused more time, citing prior directions and environmental concerns.

December 11, 2025

Dharmana Prasada Rao Opposes Medical College Privatisation in Andhra Pradesh

Dharmana Prasada Rao and YSRCP leaders handed over a petition opposing privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. They asked the government to withdraw the decision.

December 11, 2025

SVU RUSA CEO Urges Students to Shape Startups for Global Success at VSU Training

SVU RUSA CEO Vamsi Krishna Rayala told students to prepare startup ideas to meet international standards during a special training at Vikrama Simhapuri University. He highlighted key factors like market research and funding. VSU VC Allam Srinivasarao promised full support and financial help for promising ideas.

December 11, 2025

ED Links Film Producer Akash Baskaran to Tasmac Money Laundering Scam

The Enforcement Directorate told Madras High Court that film producer Akash Baskaran and his friend are involved in the Tasmac money laundering case. Searches uncovered key evidence, but legal orders have paused further actions. The case moves ahead in January as courts consider multiple petitions.

December 11, 2025

Malappuram Sees 77.41% Voter Turnout in Civic Body Elections; Women Lead Polling

Malappuram district held elections for 122 civic bodies with 77.41% voter turnout. Women voters outnumbered men, showing strong enthusiasm. Polls were peaceful and counting begins December 13.

December 11, 2025

India to Change Copyright Law for AI Royalties in 3 Years

The Indian government will amend copyright laws within three years to regulate AI training and royalty payments to publishers. DPIIT proposes a blanket licensing system to pay content owners once AI firms commercialize models like ChatGPT.

December 11, 2025

Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14 in Schools, Sparking Constitutional Debate

Austria’s lawmakers have approved a ban on headscarves for girls under 14 in schools. The law aims to ‘protect the freedom of girls’ but faces criticism for potential discrimination and Islamophobia, with questions if the constitutional court will overturn it.

December 11, 2025

The Hindu Hosts School Science Festival and Ramanujan Spark Quest in Hubballi on Dec 20

The Hindu is holding a School Science Festival and Ramanujan Spark Quest (Maths and Science Olympiad) on December 20 at Hubballi. Open to students from classes 6 to 10, the event includes innovative science projects and a 50-question Olympiad with cash prizes, trophies, and certificates for winners.