Thrissur Study Finds Only 20% Drivers Stop for Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings

December 16, 2025

Thrissur Study Finds Only 20% Drivers Stop for Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings

A study by St. Thomas College volunteers reveals only 20% of drivers stop at zebra crossings in Thrissur. The Safe Road Happy Road project plans road improvements and safety training to change this.

Henry Farny Painting Worth $300,000 Shock Owner on Antiques Roadshow

December 16, 2025

Henry Farny Painting Worth $300,000 Shock Owner on Antiques Roadshow

A modest family painting was valued at $200,000-$300,000 on Antiques Roadshow. The owner was stunned to learn it was a rare Henry Farny original depicting Native Americans. The emotional appraisal touched viewers worldwide.

Andhra Pradesh Plans Public Use for Rushikonda Buildings, Eyes Revenue Generation

December 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Plans Public Use for Rushikonda Buildings, Eyes Revenue Generation

Andhra Pradesh ministers plan to reuse lavish Rushikonda buildings built by YSRCP. Public wants hotels, museums, or wellness centers. Revenue options are being explored.

878 Infiltrators Caught at India-Myanmar Border in Two Years, Fencing Progress Revealed

December 16, 2025

878 Infiltrators Caught at India-Myanmar Border in Two Years, Fencing Progress Revealed

The Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 878 infiltrators were caught along the India-Myanmar border in two years. Just 9.2 km of 1,643 km border fenced. Bangladesh and India-Pakistan border fencing updates also shared in Lok Sabha.

Karnataka High Court Cancels Transfer of MLA’s Brother to KMCRI Over Political Bias

December 16, 2025

Karnataka High Court Cancels Transfer of MLA’s Brother to KMCRI Over Political Bias

Karnataka High Court overturns transfer of Keshav Abbayya, brother of MLA Prasad Abbayya, to KMCRI due to political interference and ignoring promotion rules. Court favors senior faculty Suneel G. Patil and calls transfer unfair.

CBI Books 5 for Cheating People with Fake US and Europe Job Offers

December 16, 2025

CBI Books 5 for Cheating People with Fake US and Europe Job Offers

The CBI registered two cases against five agents who swindled people by promising jobs abroad. Victims paid large sums but faced illegal entry, torture, and deportation from the US and Europe.

Thousands of Dinosaur Footprints Found on Italian Mountain in Stelvio Park

December 16, 2025

Thousands of Dinosaur Footprints Found on Italian Mountain in Stelvio Park

Over a thousand dinosaur footprints dated 210 million years were found on a mountain wall in Italy’s Stelvio national park. The prints belong to prosauropods, herbivorous dinosaurs. Experts say this discovery offers a rare glimpse into dinosaur behavior and history.

LDF Loses Seats but Gains Vote Share in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Polls

December 16, 2025

LDF Loses Seats but Gains Vote Share in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Polls

LDF lost over 20 seats in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation polls. However, its vote share increased, while BJP and UDF saw declines. LDF sources say BJP's win came partly due to UDF's weak vote performance.

Cuban Ambassador Urges Global South Unity in AI at Kerala University Conference

December 16, 2025

Cuban Ambassador Urges Global South Unity in AI at Kerala University Conference

Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsán Aguilera calls for teamwork among Global South countries in AI and innovation. He spoke at Kerala University's three-day conference from Dec 12-14. Santhosh Babu highlighted tech's role in solving Kerala's challenges with the K-Smart app.

AIDSO Protests Karnataka’s Plan to Merge Rural Schools and Set Up Karnataka Public Schools

December 16, 2025

AIDSO Protests Karnataka’s Plan to Merge Rural Schools and Set Up Karnataka Public Schools

AIDSO held a rally in Belagavi against the Karnataka State government’s plan to merge rural government schools into Karnataka Public Schools. Protesters demand withdrawal of the merger order and oppose closing even a single government school.