December 18, 2025

Family of Matilda from Bondi Shooting Calls for Love, Not Anger

Matilda, 10, was the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting. Her family urges the public to remember her happiness and spread love, not anger, after the attack that killed 15 people.

December 18, 2025

20,000 Saudi-Backed Troops Mass Near Yemen Border as Southern Forces Hold Ground in Hadramaut

Around 20,000 Saudi-backed troops gather on Yemen's border amid pressure on the Southern Transitional Council to leave Hadramaut. The council refuses to withdraw, backed by UAE support, raising fears of clashes in the oil-rich region.

December 18, 2025

Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up Kills 19, DNA Tests Underway to ID Victims

A tragic crash on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura claimed 19 lives. Four victims identified, others confirmed by DNA. Around 90 injured, special safety rules ordered.

December 18, 2025

Parliamentary Committee Extended to Report on PM, CM Removal Bills by Budget Session 2026

The Parliamentary committee examining key Bills to remove the PM and CMs got extra time. It now must submit its report by the last week of the 2026 Budget Session. Opposition parties have boycotted the probe, saying the Bills break fundamental legal principles.

December 18, 2025

India Reopens Dhaka Visa Centre, Closes Two Others in Bangladesh Over Security Concerns

India reopened its visa centre in Dhaka after closing it for a day due to protests but shut two other centres in Khulna and Rajshahi. Security concerns over anti-India protests led to these moves. Indian officials warned of risks and called on Bangladesh to protect missions.

December 18, 2025

Maharashtra Farmer Sells Kidney to Clear Loan; Six Moneylenders Arrested

A farmer in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district sold his kidney to repay a loan from moneylenders. Police confirmed he has one kidney after a medical test. Six moneylenders were arrested. The farmer borrowed ₹50,000 at high interest and repaid part of it by selling his kidney in Cambodia for ₹8 lakh.

December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Urges EC to Consider Extending Voter Form Deadlines Amid SIR 2026

The Supreme Court on December 18 asked the Election Commission to sympathetically consider extending deadlines for electoral roll submissions in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Key concerns include exclusion of voters and timing of the Special Intensive Revision ahead of 2027 Assembly polls.

December 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu Sees 180% Rise in Organ Transplants, But Heart and Lung Utilisation Lags

Organ transplants in Tamil Nadu jumped from 280 to 785 between 2021 and 2025. Kidney and liver transplants dominate at 80%-90% utilisation. Heart and lung transplants lag due to limited preservation and logistical issues, with only 27% hearts and 18% lungs utilised in 2025.

December 18, 2025

Studio Saar Builds India's Greenest PCB Factory to Boost Domestic Electronics Manufacturing

Studio Saar is creating India's most sustainable printed circuit board factory in Madhya Pradesh. The project will reuse 95% of water and rewild eight acres with native plants. Set to finish in 2026, it aims to supply 30% of India’s PCB needs and cut carbon waste in electronics manufacturing.

December 18, 2025

AAP Sweeps Punjab Zila Parishad Polls, Leading in Panchayat Samiti Zones

AAP dominates Punjab's rural elections, winning over 70% seats in zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Arvind Kejriwal claims strong public support; Congress alleges poll rigging.