December 17, 2025

SPSR Nellore Speeds Up Land Acquisition for 11 Industries Including BPCL Refinery

SPSR Nellore district is actively acquiring land for 11 major industries. Nearly 3,200 acres out of 6,000 for BPCL refinery acquired. New jobs and industrial growth expected soon.

December 17, 2025

EU to Decide on Using €210bn Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine

EU leaders meet Thursday to decide if they will use €210bn Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine. The plan includes a €90bn loan, repayable if Russia pays reparations. Belgium opposes, fearing legal risks. Ukraine urgently needs funds to avoid bankruptcy amid stalled US aid and economic pressure.

December 17, 2025

Bondi Attack Suspects Lived Quietly in Davao City for 4 Weeks, No Proof of Terror Training

The Bondi terror suspects, Sajid and Naveed Akram, stayed mostly inside a Davao City hotel for a month, avoiding contact. Philippine officials found no evidence they trained with Islamist militant groups during their November visit.

December 17, 2025

Kerala to Finalize Anti-Ragging Law Draft in 45 Days, High Court Hearing Set for Jan 6

Kerala government will finalize the draft law to end ragging in 45 days. The Bill aims to strengthen student safety with strict anti-ragging measures. The High Court will hear the case on January 6 after a PIL filed by Kerala Legal Services Authority following a student's death.

December 17, 2025

NIA Attaches Properties of Accused in Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Case

NIA attaches two properties of Anand Kumar Singh, involved in transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud. Flat in Thane and land in Bihar seized.

December 17, 2025

Solapur Division Dismantles 103-Year-Old Road Overbridge in Record Time

Solapur Division of Central Railway completed dismantling a 103-year-old road overbridge in under 13 hours with minimal train disruption. This upgrade removes safety risks and speed limits on a key Mumbai-Chennai route.

December 17, 2025

Bangalore Metro Adds Bus Stops Near Yellow Line Stations for Better Commuter Access

Bangalore Metro and BMTC have moved and added bus stops closer to Yellow Line stations. This change improves ease of travel for commuters switching between buses and metro services.

December 17, 2025

Lobbying Firm to Sponsor Parliamentary Friends of Aukus Launch, Raising Integrity Concerns

A lobbying firm representing defence clients will fund the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group in Parliament House. Critics warn this may break rules banning private sponsorship and highlight risky ties between lobbyists and defence contractors.

December 17, 2025

British Baker Sparks Outrage in Mexico for Criticising Local Bread Culture

British baker Richard Hart upset Mexicans by calling Mexico’s bread culture weak and local wheat poor on a podcast. Locals and chefs hit back, valuing their rich and varied bread traditions. Hart apologised, calling Mexico a welcoming place and admitting he was wrong.

December 17, 2025

Mysuru Palace Flower Show 2025 to Light Up December with Floral Art and Culture

The Mysuru Palace Flower Show 2025 runs from December 21 to 31. See 25,000 flower pots, grand floral creations, cultural shows, and eco-friendly celebrations. This 10-day festival blends art, heritage, and nature, attracting tourists for Christmas and New Year fun.