December 17, 2025

South Africa Accuses US of Employing Illegal Workers at Refugee Centre

South Africa arrested seven Kenyan nationals for working illegally at a US centre processing refugee claims. The raid highlights visa abuse and sparks diplomatic talks with the US and Kenya.

December 17, 2025

SIT Arrests Former TDB Officer S. Sreekumar in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

Kerala SIT arrested ex-TDB officer S. Sreekumar in the Sabarimala gold loss case. Kerala HC recently rejected his anticipatory bail, fearing the probe would collapse if bail is granted.

December 17, 2025

Indian Army Catches Pakistani Woman Crossing LoC into Poonch After Family Dispute

A 35-year-old Pakistani woman crossed into India’s Poonch district along the LoC after an argument with her father in PoK. Indian Army troops caught her on December 16. She is yet to be handed over to police.

December 17, 2025

Bomb Threat Emails to 10 Ahmedabad Schools Turn Out to Be Hoax

Ten private schools in Ahmedabad received threatening emails about bomb blasts on November 17, 2025. Police found no explosives and declared the emails a hoax. Afternoon shifts were canceled as a precaution. Cybercrime teams are investigating the source.

December 17, 2025

Two Young Riders Killed in Head-On Crash on Kozhikode Beach Road

Two motorcycle riders died in a head-on crash on Kozhikode beach road early Wednesday. Others were injured and rushed to hospital. Speeding may be to blame.