December 25, 2025

Indian Railways Raises Ticket Prices: 1-2 Paise Per Km From Dec 26

Indian Railways on December 25 announced a ticket price hike. Ordinary class fares rise by 1 paise per km beyond 215 km. Mail/express classes, including AC, go up by 2 paise per km. The increase applies from December 26 and targets long-distance travelers.

December 25, 2025

Tribal Welfare School Teacher, Husband Beat Tribal Girl; Adivasi Leaders Demand Action

A tribal girl was assaulted by a teacher and her husband at a Tribal Welfare School in Srikakulam. Adivasi Samkshema Parishad calls for strict government action and plans a bandh.

December 25, 2025

Indian Army Permits Passive Use of Instagram and X Under New Social Media Policy

The Indian Army allows its personnel to view but not interact on platforms like Instagram and X, tightening security while easing some restrictions.

December 25, 2025

Tigress Trapped Near Bandipur After Multiple Cattle Attacks in Buffer Zone

Forest officials trapped a 5-year-old tigress near Bandipur following repeated cattle kills. The healthy tigress is now under watch before relocation is decided.

December 25, 2025

Chitradurga Police Book Truck Driver for Deadly Crash That Killed Six

Six died after a truck hit a private sleeper bus in Chitradurga. Police suspect the truck driver lost control. An inquiry is underway to find the exact cause.

December 25, 2025

Rajasthan Village Elders Withdraw Smartphone Ban on Women Amid Backlash

Village elders in Rajasthan's Jalore district have reversed their smartphone ban on women after facing public opposition. The ban, aimed at protecting children’s wellbeing, is now lifted with conditions allowing keypad phones and limited use inside homes.

December 25, 2025

Rajasthan BJP Plans Education Rule for Panchayat Election Candidates in 2026

Rajasthan BJP is set to reintroduce education qualifications for candidates in Panchayati Raj and urban local body polls in 2026, reversing Congress's 2019 waiver.

December 25, 2025

Delhi High Court Cancels NBWs Against Sachin Dev Duggal in ED Probe

Delhi High Court has quashed non-bailable warrants against UK-based entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal in a money laundering case linked to Videocon. The court ruled the warrants were wrongly issued as Duggal was only a witness, not an accused evading arrest.

December 25, 2025

Yadgir Lions Club Holds Free Health Camp Honoring Late Leaders

Rachanagouda Mudnal, senior BJP leader, organised a free health and eye checkup camp for 350 people in Wadagera. The event honored late leaders including Atal Bihari Vajpayee and offered free eye surgeries for 50 people.

December 25, 2025

Panama Slashes Darién Gap Deforestation by 88% with New Tech and More Rangers

Panama has cut deforestation in Darién National Park by 88% since 2022. More rangers, a logging ban, and new tech like Starlink help protect this vital rainforest.