MDMK’s Vaiko and Leaders Demand UN Inquiry and Referendum for Tamil Eelam

December 23, 2025

MDMK’s Vaiko and Leaders Demand UN Inquiry and Referendum for Tamil Eelam

Vaiko and other leaders call for a UN-guided referendum on Tamil Eelam and an investigation into Tamil killings during Sri Lanka’s final war phase. They urge Tamil Nadu and the diaspora to act and criticize India’s silence on Sri Lankan Tamil issues.

Shashi Tharoor Secures Approval for Bigger Underpass at Kumarichantha on NH66

December 23, 2025

Shashi Tharoor Secures Approval for Bigger Underpass at Kumarichantha on NH66

MP Shashi Tharoor resolved delays in the Kumarichantha underpass project by getting NHAI to approve three 30m spans instead of the original single 20m span. The new design meets public demands and clears the way for NH66 development.

Five Pakistani Police Killed in Deadly TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

December 23, 2025

Five Pakistani Police Killed in Deadly TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Five police officers died after a van was bombed and shot at in northwest Pakistan. The Taliban-linked TTP claimed responsibility. Eight militants were also killed.

28 Muslim Travellers Kidnapped by Gunmen in Central Nigeria, Police Seek Rescue

December 23, 2025

28 Muslim Travellers Kidnapped by Gunmen in Central Nigeria, Police Seek Rescue

Armed men kidnapped 28 Muslim travellers, including women and children, in Nigeria's Plateau state. Police are on rescue duty as families reportedly face ransom demands.

Russian Strike Could Collapse Chernobyl’s Radiation Shelter, Warns Plant Director

December 23, 2025

Russian Strike Could Collapse Chernobyl’s Radiation Shelter, Warns Plant Director

Chernobyl’s radiation shelter is at risk of collapse if hit again by Russian strikes, warns plant director Sergiy Tarakanov. Repairs could take years, with safety functions already lost.