Madras HC Orders Study on Impact of Coimbatore Lake Revival on Birds

December 21, 2025

Madras HC Orders Study on Impact of Coimbatore Lake Revival on Birds

Madras High Court has asked experts to check if Coimbatore lake restoration harms nesting birds. The court ordered the Salim Ali Centre to report by Feb 2026.

US Navy Halts Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Blockade and War Threats

December 21, 2025

US Navy Halts Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Blockade and War Threats

US forces stopped a second merchant ship off Venezuela's coast days after seizing one. Trump confirmed war with Maduro remains possible amid rising tensions.

US Seizes Sanctioned Vessel Off Venezuela, Tightens Blockade on Oil Tankers

December 21, 2025

US Seizes Sanctioned Vessel Off Venezuela, Tightens Blockade on Oil Tankers

The US seized a sanctioned ship off Venezuela’s coast in international waters, following President Trump’s new order to block oil tankers. This is the second US seizure this month and signals rising tensions in the Caribbean Sea.

Delay in Australia's National Firearms Register Exposed After Bondi Terror Attack

December 21, 2025

Delay in Australia's National Firearms Register Exposed After Bondi Terror Attack

Australia’s national firearms register remains incomplete nearly 30 years after it was first proposed. The Bondi terror attack showed the urgent need for a real-time gun tracking system. NSW plans tough new laws including a four-gun cap and ending appeals for revoked licences.

CM Stalin to Open New Police Station at Arunachaleswarar Temple on Dec 27

December 21, 2025

CM Stalin to Open New Police Station at Arunachaleswarar Temple on Dec 27

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate a special police station at Tiruvannamalai’s Arunachaleswarar temple on December 27. It aims to secure pilgrims and manage crowds better. The station will start at the existing building before moving to a new site, staffed by 50 officers.