December 26, 2025

Maharashtra SEC Extends Voter List Deadline to January 3 for Municipal Polls

Maharashtra State Election Commission has extended the deadline to publish polling station-wise voters' lists till January 3. Elections for 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, will take place on January 15.

December 26, 2025

Supreme Court Forces Govt to Define Aravalli Hills Amid Mining Controversy

After years of delay, the Supreme Court forced the Environment Ministry to set criteria defining the Aravalli hills. The new focus balances ecological protection with mining rights under the 2019 National Mineral Policy. Mining licenses on hills above 100 meters will be regulated until a sustainable plan is made.

December 26, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Sees Over 8,200 Fatal Road Accidents in 2025; Govt Acts to Boost Highway Safety

Andhra Pradesh reported 8,200+ fatal road accidents in 2025, with 17,039 deaths recorded in 2023. The government plans tough safety measures after deadly crashes.

December 26, 2025

Viral Video Claims Amazon Canada Warehouse Staff Mostly Indian, Sparks Hiring Debate

A video showing an Amazon Canada warehouse Christmas party with mostly Indian workers has gone viral. The video questions why Canadians don’t get these jobs and highlights possible hiring biases.

December 26, 2025

KEA to Hold KPCL Recruitment Re-exams for 622 Posts in Bengaluru This Weekend

KEA will conduct re-examination in Bengaluru on December 27-28 for KPCL posts, following a Supreme Court order. Over 18,700 candidates will appear at 38 centers.

December 26, 2025

Mandala Puja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple with Deity in Golden Attire on Saturday

The Mandala puja will take place at Sabarimala on Saturday, featuring the deity Ayyappa dressed in golden attire. The special ritual is set between 10.10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. The golden attire was brought in a grand procession starting from Aranmula and reached the temple on Friday evening.

December 26, 2025

CPI(M) Rebel P. Nirmala Elected Shoranur Municipality Chairperson with LDF Backing

P. Nirmala, a CPI(M) rebel, was elected Shoranur municipality chairperson with crucial LDF support. She secured 18 votes, beating BJP and Congress candidates in a tight council with no clear majority.

December 26, 2025

Two Men Found Dead on Railway Tracks Near Secunderabad; One Identified as Security Guard

Two men were found dead on railway tracks near Secunderabad on December 26. One was identified as B. Nimmalaiah, a 56-year-old security guard. The second man's identity is unknown. Police are investigating both cases.

December 26, 2025

Seven Arrested for Scamming Devotees with Fake 'Quick Darshan' in Vemulawada

Police detained seven gang members cheating devotees by offering fake ‘quick darshan’ at Bheemeshwaralayam near Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple. Devotees warned to buy tickets only from authorized counters amid temple expansion works.

December 26, 2025

65-Year-Old Tribal Woman Found Dead in Panavally Forest; Elephant Attack Suspected

A 65-year-old tribal woman was found dead in Panavally forest. Officials suspect an elephant attack. Police are investigating the unnatural death.