December 19, 2025

Four Dead in Rare Mass Stabbing Attack in Taipei Using Smoke Grenades

A violent mass stabbing rocked Taipei, killing four including the attacker after a chaotic rampage with smoke grenades at busy spots. Several others were hurt. The suspect, a 27-year-old ex-soldier, died falling from a building during a police chase.

December 19, 2025

US Funds Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau Amid CDC Guideline Shift

The US plans to spend $1.6 million on a hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau, despite expert warnings of ethical risks. The move follows CDC changes making the birth vaccine an ‘individual decision’ and raises global health concerns.

December 19, 2025

Kerala Board Acts to Boost Stray Dog Vaccination and Control Pet Abandonment

Kerala’s Animal Welfare Board pushes for more stray dog vaccines and strict pet dog rules. They want microchips, licences, and new laws to stop dog abandonment on streets.

December 19, 2025

Bengaluru Imposes Strict Ban on Equine Movement Near Turf Club to Stop Glanders Outbreak

Bengaluru Urban DC orders a 2-km ban on moving horses, donkeys, and mules near Bangalore Turf Club after glanders cases. Racing events canceled to contain the disease.

December 19, 2025

Amazon Bans Delivery Worker After Stealing Cat in California; Police Investigate

Amazon has banned a delivery worker accused of stealing a Siamese mix cat named Piper outside a home in California. The theft on December 11 was captured on doorbell camera and is under police probe. The owner pleads for her return.

December 19, 2025

Knife Attack in Taipei Metro Kills 3, Injures 5 Amid Smoke Bomb Chaos

A knife attacker set off smoke bombs and stabbed people in Taipei's metro, killing three and injuring five before dying from a fall. Authorities launch swift probe.

December 19, 2025

Proddatur Man Gets Life for Murdering Relative Over Alcohol Advice

A 28-year-old man from Proddatur received a life sentence for killing his relative who advised him to stop drinking. The court also fined him ₹10,000.

December 19, 2025

HYDRAA Reclaims 20 Acres of Government Land in Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri

HYDRAA reclaimed 20 acres of government land in Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. The agency fined an illegal occupant ₹1 crore for filing a false case while removing encroachments and securing land with fencing.

December 19, 2025

Kerala CM Writes to PM Modi Opposing VB-G RAM G Bill, Cites Rs 3,500 Crore Loss

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has asked Prime Minister Modi to stop implementing the new VB-G RAM G Bill that will replace MGNREGA. He warned it will cost Kerala around Rs 3,500 crore yearly and reduce central help for wages. The CM wants to keep Gandhiji’s name linked with the rural job scheme.

December 19, 2025

CM M.K. Stalin to Inaugurate Kallakurichi Collectorate and New Projects This Month-End

Minister E.V. Velu reviewed plans for Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s visit to Kallakurichi. The CM will open the ₹139.41 crore Collectorate and launch welfare schemes and new projects.