December 18, 2025

SASTRA and The Hindu Education Plus Host Career Compass Webinar on Dec 21

SASTRA University and The Hindu Education Plus will host a webinar on December 21. It aims to guide students on career steps beyond academics with expert panelists from law, healthcare, and business.

December 18, 2025

Heavy Rains Worsen Crisis for Displaced Gazans, UN Warns of Deaths

Heavy rains in Gaza have worsened conditions for displaced Palestinians. UN agencies report dangers from hypothermia and collapsing buildings with several deaths.

December 18, 2025

Rajasthan Farmers Give 20-Day Ultimatum to Stop Ethanol Factory over Pollution Fears

Farmers and farm leaders in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh held a huge protest demanding the state government halt the ethanol factory at Rathikhera. They fear pollution and water contamination. The government formed a committee to check these concerns.

December 18, 2025

Sharks Spotted Swimming Inside Active Underwater Volcano Kavachi

In a stunning discovery, sharks were filmed calmly swimming inside Kavachi, a fiery underwater volcano. Despite its acidic, hot waters and frequent eruptions, hammerhead and silky sharks, plus stingrays, thrived in its crater. Scientists used robots to study this 'Sharkcano,' raising new questions about marine life survival in extreme environments.

December 18, 2025

US Embassy Warns Against Travel Near Thailand-Cambodia Border After Fighting Resumes

The US embassy has warned its citizens to stay 50 km away from the Thailand-Cambodia border. Fighting flared again after a failed Trump peace deal. Both sides report heavy cross-border fire and violence remains unpredictable.

December 18, 2025

Oscars to Stream on YouTube from 2029, Ending ABC TV Run

The Academy Awards will move from ABC to YouTube starting 2029. This digital shift aims to reach global audiences where they watch most. The Oscars will live stream free worldwide, marking the first time the show is mainly online.

December 18, 2025

Bihar Men Asked to Return ₹10,000 Mistakenly Sent Under Women’s Scheme; Questions Raised

Bihar govt sends notices to men who wrongly got ₹10,000 under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Some say money spent on festivals, others demand their votes back. Probe ordered after Opposition alleges cash transfer was a vote-buying attempt.

December 18, 2025

Kerala Cabinet Adds Balija and Related Communities to State OBC List

Kerala Cabinet approves inclusion of Balija, Kavarai, Gavara and related groups in State OBC list. The change follows Kerala State Commission's recommendation.

December 18, 2025

Telangana Rising Summit Unveils Vision 2047 and ₹5.75 Lakh Crore Investment Push

The Telangana Rising Summit marked a big step for Revanth Reddy’s government with the Telangana Vision 2047 launch and huge investment deals worth ₹5.75 lakh crore, promising major economic growth by 2047.

December 18, 2025

Madras HC directs strict voter aid for disabled and elderly in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu and Puducherry governments along with the Election Commission to ensure full implementation of 2023 guidelines helping disabled and senior voters. Permanent ramps and priority voting must be in place. A compliance report is due by January 2026.