Deepavali Festival Gets UNESCO Intangible Heritage Tag at Delhi’s Red Fort

December 10, 2025

Deepavali Festival Gets UNESCO Intangible Heritage Tag at Delhi’s Red Fort

India’s Deepavali festival has been officially added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The historic announcement was made during a special session held at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort.

Centre's Political Stance Hurts SilverLine Project as Northeast Rail Link Advances

December 10, 2025

Centre's Political Stance Hurts SilverLine Project as Northeast Rail Link Advances

Kerala's SilverLine rail project faces delays due to Centre's political concerns, while Mizoram's tough Bairabi-Sairang railway line, built with 48 tunnels and 143 bridges, recently opened.

US Pushes H-1B Visa Interviews in India to March 2026 Over Social Media Checks

December 10, 2025

US Pushes H-1B Visa Interviews in India to March 2026 Over Social Media Checks

The US Department of State rescheduled all December H-1B visa interviews in India to March 2026. Social media screening is the main reason. Many Indian workers are now stranded.

US Sanctions Network Hiring Colombian Mercenaries for Sudan War

December 10, 2025

US Sanctions Network Hiring Colombian Mercenaries for Sudan War

The US has sanctioned a network recruiting Colombians to fight with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of brutal attacks and war crimes in the ongoing civil war.

US F/A-18 Jets Circle Gulf of Venezuela Amid Tensions and Drug Trafficking Claims

December 10, 2025

US F/A-18 Jets Circle Gulf of Venezuela Amid Tensions and Drug Trafficking Claims

Two US F/A-18 fighter jets circled near Venezuela's Gulf as tensions rise. US officials called it routine training amid drug trafficking strikes. Venezuela accused the US of destabilisation.