December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Urges EC to Consider Extending Voter Form Deadlines Amid SIR 2026

The Supreme Court on December 18 asked the Election Commission to sympathetically consider extending deadlines for electoral roll submissions in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Key concerns include exclusion of voters and timing of the Special Intensive Revision ahead of 2027 Assembly polls.

December 18, 2025

AI-Fueled Misinformation Floods Social Media After Bondi Beach Attack

After the Bondi beach terror attack that killed 15, AI-powered fake news and deepfakes spread quickly on social media, obscuring facts and fueling false claims about the event and people involved.

December 18, 2025

Stl’eluqum the Steller Sea Lion Freed from Deathly Rope in Cowichan Bay

A female 330-pound Steller sea lion, entangled in a tight orange rope around her neck, was rescued in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia. After weeks of searching, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society team, aided by the Cowichan Tribes, sedated and freed her just in time. Named Stl’eluqum, meaning “fierce,” she was treated and safely released.

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Minister Unveils Statue of Veteran Leader B. Shankaranand in Belagavi

PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi unveiled a bronze statue of B. Shankaranand, a veteran Dalit leader and former Union Minister, in Belagavi. The statue honors Shankaranand’s lasting impact on politics and development in northern Karnataka.

December 18, 2025

Bareilly Closes Schools Up To Class 8 For 3 Days Amid Dense Fog and Cold Wave

Bareilly district orders closure of schools from Classes 1 to 8 till December 20 due to thick fog and cold wave. Authorities warn of strict action against violations but allow exams as scheduled.