December 29, 2025

Dubai Rents Set to Rise 6% in 2026 as Population Booms and RERA Tightens Rules

Dubai's residential rents are set to increase by 6% in 2026 due to booming population and demand. New RERA rules offer tenant protections. Affordable areas offer options.

December 29, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Forms New Task Force to Fight Infectious Diseases

Andhra Pradesh has set up a 24-member task force headed by Health Commissioner Veerapandian. The panel will tackle diseases like dengue, malaria, and tuberculosis with faster responses and better coordination.

December 29, 2025

Two Indian Women from Telangana Die in California Car Accident, Fundraisers Launched

Pullakhandam Meghana Rani and Kadiyala Bhavana, Indian friends from Telangana, died in a car accident in California. Both were pursuing careers in the US. Fundraisers are underway to bring their bodies home.

December 29, 2025

Telangana Assembly Winter Session Extended Till January 7, 2026

The Telangana Assembly's business panel set the winter session to continue until January 7, 2026. BRS and BJP pushed for longer sittings but agreed on a shorter span for now.

December 29, 2025

Amit Shah Opens ₹111 Crore Guwahati Police HQ & 2,000 CCTV Network

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new ₹111 crore Guwahati Police Commissionerate building and a smart surveillance system with 2,000 CCTVs on December 29. He urged Assam voters to elect a government that fights infiltration in the upcoming Assembly polls.

December 29, 2025

Two Teachers Injured as Chennai Police Clash with Over 1,000 Protesting for Equal Pay

Over 1,000 teachers protested in Chennai demanding equal pay for equal work. Police forcibly removed protesters, injuring two teachers. The protest enters its fourth day with no government response.

December 29, 2025

Telangana launches 'You Quote, We Pay' to fill doctor shortage in govt medical colleges

Telangana Health Department unveils ‘You Quote, We Pay’ scheme to hire specialist doctors at flexible pay in 10 govt medical colleges. Salary can be up to ₹6 lakh, three times the usual pay.

December 29, 2025

ECI Observer's Vehicle Attacked During Protest in West Bengal SIR Hearing

ECI's special roll observer C. Murugan faced a tough protest in Magrahat, West Bengal. His vehicle was damaged as locals blocked his exit over SIR hearing concerns. The incident highlights unrest around voter roll verification.

December 29, 2025

Indian Cities Suffer Toxic Air and Decay Despite Big Infrastructure Spend

India's major cities like Jaipur, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi face toxic air, broken roads, and waste build-up. Poor local governance and fragmented urban planning worsen the crisis despite billions spent on infrastructure.

December 29, 2025

Trump and Zelensky Show Optimism After Long Talks, But Ukraine Peace Still Unclear

After a rare 2.5-hour meeting, Presidents Trump and Zelensky spoke positively but gave no clear signs of peace for Ukraine. Key issues like territory and security remain unresolved.