December 21, 2025

Google and Apple Warn Employees of Long Visa Delays at US Embassies

Google and Apple have advised their US visa workers to avoid international travel. Visa stamping appointments face up to 12 months delay due to stricter US immigration checks. Employees risk long stays abroad without valid visa stamps.

December 21, 2025

Riyadh Introduces Unlimited Semester and Annual Tickets from 2026

Starting January 2026, Riyadh commuters can buy new semester and annual tickets for unlimited city travel. This move aims to save money and time for students and daily travelers.

December 21, 2025

Security Forces Launch Search Operation in Udhampur After Terrorists Take Food and Flee

Security forces are searching forest areas near Chore Motu village in Udhampur. Terrorists took food from a house and escaped. The hunt follows a recent deadly encounter in the region.

December 21, 2025

Nine Dead, Ten Hurt in South Africa Tavern Shooting Near Johannesburg

Gunmen attacked a tavern in Bekkersdal near Johannesburg, killing nine and injuring ten. Police are hunting about 12 suspects who fled the scene after firing randomly at patrons.

December 21, 2025

Seven Indians Rescued from Cyber Slavery Scam Hub in Myanmar

Seven Indians held as cyber slaves in Myanmar scam centre rescued by MBVV police and brought home. They were forced into financial fraud and freed after a big probe.

December 21, 2025

Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Declared Amid Voter Fraud Probes

Maharashtra’s second phase civic body poll results are out as counting starts. Over 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats voted. Cases of fake votes in Ambernath and other areas are under investigation.

December 21, 2025

Snow and Rain Hit Kashmir as Chillai-Kalan Winter Begins with Relief

Kashmir's higher areas saw snowfall and plains got rain on December 21, 2025, starting Chillai-Kalan winter. This ends dry spell and brings hope for more snow.

December 21, 2025

Australian PM Orders Intelligence Review After Deadly Bondi Beach ISIS Attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a wide review of police and intelligence agencies following last weekend's deadly ISIS-inspired Bondi Beach attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish festival.

December 21, 2025

Dudran Village Thrives With Traditional Dairy and Natural Cooling in Harsh Kashmir Winters

Dudran, a remote village in Kashmir near the LoC, lives simply on dairy farming and farming. Villagers use stone and wood structures as natural coolers during cold, snowy winters.

December 21, 2025

Australia’s Christmas Weather: Scorching Heat in West, Chill and Storms in South-East

Australia will see wildly different Christmas Day weather on December 25. Perth and Brisbane will bake in hot conditions while Melbourne and Tasmania may face their coldest Christmas in years, with possible snow. Thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten parts of Victoria and NSW.