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.

December 17, 2025

Supreme Court asks Centre and SCBA for safety measures after attack attempt on ex-CJI Gavai

After a lawyer tried to attack former CJI B.R. Gavai in court, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre and SCBA to suggest ways to prevent such incidents. They will also prepare rules for media reporting on such events.

December 17, 2025

Five People Trampled to Death by Wild Elephants in Jharkhand in One Day

Five people, including two women, died after wild elephant attacks in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Ranchi districts within 24 hours. Officials are tracking the elephant herds roaming the region.

December 17, 2025

SC Transfers R.G. Kar Medical College Trainee Doctor Rape-Murder Case to Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court on December 17, 2025, sent the R.G. Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court. The Court asked the High Court Chief Justice to form a Division Bench to handle petitions. The case papers and CBI report will be shared with the victim’s parents.

December 17, 2025

WA Farmer Dies After Tree Crushes Car While Fighting Bushfire

A 34-year-old farmer died in Western Australia when a tree fell on his car while helping firefighters battle a large bushfire. The blaze burned over 5,000 hectares, and this marks the second recent bushfire-linked death in the region amid ongoing heatwave warnings.