December 20, 2025

Yadgir Court Complex to Have Emergency Healthcare Centre Soon

Yadgir’s new ₹32 crore court complex, inaugurated recently, will get an emergency health centre for advocates, litigants, and staff. Old court building to host consumer court and Lok Ayukta office.

December 20, 2025

Telangana to Train MBBS Students in Spoken English to Cut Stress and Dropouts

Telangana will start spoken English and communication training for MBBS students to help those facing language barriers. Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha aims to reduce stress and dropouts, especially among rural and weaker-background students.

December 20, 2025

US Senator Demands End to Diversity Visa Lottery Citing National Security After Brown University Shooting

Senator Markwayne Mullin wants the US Diversity Visa Lottery scrapped, calling it a threat to national security. The move follows a deadly Brown University shooting by a lottery winner. The Trump administration paused the programme, emphasizing safety and strict vetting.

December 20, 2025

CPI(M) Condemns Attacks on Media and Minorities in Bangladesh, Calls for Immediate Government Action

CPI(M) expresses strong concern over attacks on media and minorities in Bangladesh. The party urges immediate action from the interim government to protect rights and maintain peace. The rise of religious fundamentalism is seen as a threat to regional harmony and democracy.

December 20, 2025

Chittoor's Wild Elephants Rise to 140, New Kumki Camp Battles Human Conflict

Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh sees wild elephant numbers rise to over 140, sparking human-animal conflicts. New kumki elephant camp and tech measures aim to reduce issues and crop damage.

December 20, 2025

Bhopal Metro Inaugurated, India Set to Surpass US in Metro Rail Length

Bhopal's first Metro stretch of 6.22 km opened with CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launching services. India’s metro network nears 1,090 km, soon to surpass the US.

December 20, 2025

Himachal Pradesh Orders Recall of 47 Substandard Medicine Samples After Quality Test Failures

Himachal Pradesh has issued notices to companies producing substandard medicines after 47 samples failed quality checks. Stocks must be recalled. The drugs include those for fever, heart attack, and diabetes.

December 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu Police Warn Against New Courier Call Forwarding Scam Stealing Bank and Social Accounts

Tamil Nadu Police alert public to a new scam. Criminals pose as delivery agents and trick victims to activate call forwarding via USSD codes. This lets hackers steal bank OTPs and social media access.

December 20, 2025

8 Dead in Russian Missile Strike on Odesa Port; Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Rig and Ship

A deadly missile strike by Russia hit Odesa port killing 8 and wounding 27. Ukraine countered with drone attacks on Russian oil rigs and patrol ships in the Caspian Sea.

December 20, 2025

CII Mysuru Launches City-Wide Tree Census Project for Greener Future

CII Mysuru begins a tree census to map over 2 lakh trees in the city, aiming for sustainable planning. Training for participants starts December 22.