December 28, 2025

Kickstarter Ends Strike with Union Deal as Tech Layoffs and Worker Activism Surge

After five weeks of striking, Kickstarter workers won a new pay formula and kept the four-day workweek. Across tech, layoffs rise as firms invest in AI while worker activism grows quietly.

December 28, 2025

Maoist Cadres in Odisha Surrender Amid Boosted Rewards and Rehab Plans

As Odisha raises surrender rewards, many Maoist cadres choose peace over conflict. From feared fighters to hopeful civilians, former rebels seek new lives with police aid.

December 28, 2025

FBI to Close Hoover Headquarters, Move to Modern Ronald Reagan Building in Washington

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the permanent closure of the old Hoover Building. The agency will shift to the Ronald Reagan Building, offering modern facilities and saving taxpayer money.

December 28, 2025

Tamil Nadu's 12 Universities Headless, Faculty Shortage Hits Higher Education Hard

Tamil Nadu's higher education is in trouble as 12 universities remain without Vice-Chancellors, delaying key decisions and affecting faculty hiring. Over 9,000 vacancies exist in government colleges. This leadership void is slowing university work and harming their reputation.

December 28, 2025

Gangster Vinay Tyagi Dies After Being Shot During Police Transfer; Family Demands CBI Probe

Gangster Vinay Tyagi died in hospital after being shot while in police custody. His family blames police and demands a CBI investigation. Two attackers were arrested and confessed to killing him over a personal clash.

December 28, 2025

China Boosts Myanmar Military in 2023 Election Amid Civil War and Ethnic Group Shifts

Myanmar's military regains ground with China's backing as it pushes a contested election. China pressures ethnic groups, supports arms sales, and seeks stability on its border.

December 28, 2025

India’s Health Crisis Deepens: Funding Drought, Drug Resistance and Pharma Scares in 2025

India struggles with low health funding under 2% of GDP, rising drug-resistant infections, missed TB elimination goal, poor air quality, and deadly pharma quality failures.

December 28, 2025

Man Arrested After Double Fatal Stabbing in Sydney's Quakers Hill

A 47-year-old man was arrested after a woman and a man in their 30s died in a stabbing incident in Sydney's Quakers Hill. Police are investigating the crime scene.

December 28, 2025

Yercaud Residents Demand Quick Fix for Broken Street Lights Amid Rising Tourist Safety Concerns

Tourists and locals in Yercaud complain about most street lights being out, causing safety worries. Officials promise repairs within a week.

December 28, 2025

FSSAI Drops Mandatory BIS for Packaged Water; Tamil Nadu Faces Tough New Tests

From January 1, FSSAI will end mandatory BIS certification for packaged drinking water. Tamil Nadu's 1,600 makers face tougher tests and costs. Consumer groups want more labs and strict quality checks.