December 29, 2025

Bombay High Court Quashes 7/11 & Malegaon Blast Convictions After 17-19 Years

In 2025, Bombay HC overturned convictions in two major terror cases—7/11 Mumbai train blasts and 2008 Malegaon blast. The court cited weak evidence and procedural failures. Twelve men in the 7/11 case and seven in Malegaon were acquitted after long trials, raising serious questions about India's terror probe methods.

December 29, 2025

US Hits Lakurwa Militants in Nigeria’s Sokoto State with Christmas Air Strikes

The US launched air strikes on Lakurwa militants in Nigeria's Sokoto state on Christmas night. The heavily armed Islamist group has terrorized local villages near the Niger border for years.

December 29, 2025

Five-Year-Old Boy Dies Trapped in Ski Resort Travelator in Japan

A 5-year-old boy tragically died after his arm got caught in a moving travelator at a ski resort in northern Japan. The accident is leading to safety investigations and concern over the device’s design.

December 29, 2025

Two Arrested for Sexually Abusing Minor Girl Near Kozhikode Beach

Kozhikode police arrested two youths for sexually abusing a minor girl at a rented flat near the beach. The girl was drugged and left on the beach with ₹4,000 to keep silent.

December 29, 2025

Congress Office in Kannur Vandalised; CPI(M) Denies Role, Police Investigate

The Congress office in Kannur was vandalised late on December 27, with property damaged and party materials scattered. Congress blames CPI(M), which calls it a political conspiracy. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

December 29, 2025

Supreme Court Halts Aravalli Hills Mining Order, Calls for Fresh Expert Review

India's Supreme Court paused previous orders on Aravalli Hills mining, fearing loosened rules may harm ecology. A new expert panel will reassess rules before mining can resume.

December 29, 2025

INSV Kaundinya Sets Sail for Oman on Historic Maiden Voyage

INSV Kaundinya, a traditional stitched sailing ship built by the Indian Navy, begins its first overseas trip from Porbandar to Muscat. The vessel revives ancient maritime routes and shipbuilding methods using coconut coir and natural resins.

December 29, 2025

Congress Slams Rajasthan Govt Over Real Estate Plans Threatening Aravalli Ecosystem

Congress says Rajasthan’s new real estate projects will harm the fragile Aravalli hills ecosystem. This comes amid Supreme Court’s ongoing case on mining bans to protect the hills.

December 29, 2025

Indian Astronomers Discover Second Farthest Spiral Galaxy 'Alaknanda' Using JWST

Indian scientists found Alaknanda, the second farthest spiral galaxy, just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. This discovery with JWST surprises experts and challenges popular theories on galaxy formation in the early universe.

December 29, 2025

Half a Million Syrians Leave Turkey After Assad's Fall, Eye Return Home Despite Challenges

After Assad's ousting, over 500,000 Syrians have left Turkey, dreaming of return. Many face hard choices amid Syria’s ruins and uncertain future.