December 11, 2025

Bombay High Court Seeks Maharashtra Home Minister's Response on Custodial Death Probe Guidelines Delay

The Bombay High Court has been asked to summon Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to create clear rules on custodial death investigations despite court orders. The plea follows the death of Somnath Suryawanshi in prison and highlights ongoing legal gaps harming timely justice.

December 11, 2025

Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections 2025 Phase 1 Begins with 5.6 Lakh Voters

The first phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections 2025 started on December 11, with voting from 7 am to 1 pm. Over 56 lakh voters will choose Sarpanch and Ward Members. Vote counting begins at 2 pm.

December 11, 2025

Man Dies in Queensland Zip Line Fall; Wife Injured as Wire Grip Fails at Jungle Surfing

A man died and his wife was seriously hurt when their zip line wire came loose at Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours in Queensland. Investigators say the wire grip was not tight enough, failing safety standards. A coronial inquest is set for March 2024 to examine the cause and safety measures.

December 11, 2025

Indian Scientists Link Ramanujan’s Pi Formulas to Physics of Turbulence and Universe

IISc Bengaluru’s Prof. Aninda Sinha and Faizan Bhat connect Ramanujan’s pi formulas to physics of fluids and cosmos. Their research reveals new math-physics links in string theory and critical phenomena.

December 11, 2025

Indigenous Deaths in Australian Custody Hit 40-Year High With 33 Cases

Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia have surged to the highest level since 1980, with 33 deaths recorded in the past year. Most died in prison, many from self-inflicted causes. Experts call it a national crisis requiring urgent political action.

December 11, 2025

Climate Crisis Boosted Deadly Asian Storms, Over 1,750 Dead in Floods

Scientists say climate change made storms in Asia much stronger, causing heavy floods that killed over 1,750 people. Cyclones hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia in late 2023, with flood waters reaching up to 15 feet in some places.

December 11, 2025

US Seizes Largest Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Trump Says

US forces have seized the largest ever oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Maduro's government. Trump confirmed the move and hinted the US would keep the tanker’s oil.

December 11, 2025

Colombia Recovers First Artifacts From 1708 ‘Holy Grail’ Shipwreck San José

Colombia has lifted five precious objects from the sunken 1708 Spanish galleon San José. The find includes a cannon, coins, and porcelain cup from the legendary treasure ship. This marks the first time artifacts have been recovered from the deep seabed site, shedding new light on one of history’s richest maritime wrecks.

December 11, 2025

Western Tragopan Conservation: Captive Breeding Saves Rare Himachal Pheasant Amid Habitat Threats

The western tragopan, Himachal Pradesh's rare state bird, faces habitat loss and climate threats. Captive breeding efforts at Sarahan Pheasantry boost its numbers, but reintroduction into the wild stalls due to funding and research needs.

December 11, 2025

Oracle Shares Drop 10% After Revenue Miss and AI Bubble Worries

Oracle's shares fell over 10% as its quarterly revenue missed Wall Street's expectations. Despite a strong 68% AI sales surge, worries about an AI bubble and heavy debt cloud the cloud giant's future.