December 29, 2025

2025: Karnataka Faces Leadership Rumors, Bengaluru Shines in AI, and New State Education Policy

In 2025, Karnataka buzzed with leadership speculation. Bengaluru revamped its governance and ranked 5th in AI globally. The state adopted its own education policy, and Kannada cinema saw fresh talent rise.

December 29, 2025

Japan Battles Record Bear Attacks as Osaki Declares Emergency Amid Rising Sightings

Japan’s town of Osaki is in panic as bear sightings hit record highs this year, causing injuries, deaths, and tourist cancellations. Poor food supply and growing bear numbers push animals into towns and cities.

December 29, 2025

Ambedkar Porata Samithi Demands 3 Acres Land Per Scheduled Caste Family in Andhra Pradesh

Ambedkar Porata Samithi urges the Andhra Pradesh government to allocate three acres of land to each Scheduled Caste family. They plan protests to press for this long-pending demand and call for stronger Union government support.

December 29, 2025

Erode Turmeric Exports Rise 5% Driven by Medicinal Demand and Global Popularity

Erode district sees a 5% boost in turmeric exports in 2025 thanks to rising global demand for its high curcumin content. Prices have stabilized after a peak, encouraging more cultivation.

December 29, 2025

Europeans See State Pensions as Unaffordable but Reject Raising Retirement Age, Poll Finds

A YouGov poll shows most Europeans think their state pension systems can't last yet feel pensions are too low. They reject key reforms like raising retirement age or cutting payments. Pensioners want better amounts; workers doubt comfortable retirements. Governments face a tough public road to pension reform.