December 23, 2025

Four Arrested in Vellore for Stealing Eight Sovereigns of Gold and ₹2.5 Lakh Cash

A tenant couple and two others were caught stealing gold jewellery and cash from a landowner’s house in Vellore. The police recovered valuables and have registered a case.

December 23, 2025

₹6.89 Lakh Scholarships Awarded to Visually Challenged Students at Andhra Loyola College

Help the Blind Foundation and Andhra Loyola College awarded ₹6.89 lakh to 38 visually challenged students for 2025-26. Alongside, ALC celebrated National Farmers Day and announced the upcoming ALCEXPO2K26 innovation exhibition.

December 23, 2025

Russian Strike Could Collapse Chernobyl’s Radiation Shelter, Warns Plant Director

Chernobyl’s radiation shelter is at risk of collapse if hit again by Russian strikes, warns plant director Sergiy Tarakanov. Repairs could take years, with safety functions already lost.

December 23, 2025

BJP Plans Delegation to Stop Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Approval by Governor

BJP protests the new Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, calling it anti-democratic. They plan to meet Governor Gehlot next week to ask him not to approve the law.

December 23, 2025

MCC Releases 2nd Round PG Medical Seat Allotment; 3164 Candidates Get Seats

MCC announced the 2nd round provisional seat allotment for PG medical courses. 3,164 candidates received seats. Withdrawal of documents allowed till Dec 24 with fees deduction.

December 23, 2025

K.T. Rama Rao Blasts Telangana CM Over Water Issues, Warns Congress of Election Defeat

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accuses Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy of ignorance on river water issues and Congress of blocking key irrigation projects. He warns farmers will reject Congress if elections are held.

December 23, 2025

Kuki Groups in Manipur to End Poppy Cultivation by 2026 Amid Ethnic Conflict

Kuki community bodies in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, have agreed to stop poppy farming from January 1, 2026. This move aims to reduce ethnic tensions after years of violent clashes. Over 260 people died and 62,000 displaced in the conflict between Kuki-Zo and Meitei groups.

December 23, 2025

New Zealand's Taumata Name: World's Longest Place Name with Deep Māori Roots

New Zealand hosts the world's longest place name, Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu. This 85-letter Māori hill name tells a rich story and showcases cultural preservation in mapping.

December 23, 2025

West Bengal Court Sentences 13 to Life for Lynching Over Waqf Act Protest

A West Bengal court sentenced 13 men to life imprisonment for lynching a father and son during a violent protest against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. The state must pay ₹15 lakh compensation to the victims' family, eight months after the brutal attack in Murshidabad.

December 23, 2025

Six Arrested in Hubballi Honour Killing; Protests Demand Death Penalty and New Laws

Six people, including the victim's father, have been arrested in a brutal honour killing in Hubballi. Protests erupt, demanding strict punishment and legal protections for youth choice rights.