Truck Hits Bus Near Fuel Tank on NH48, Fire Kills Five in Karnataka

December 25, 2025

Truck Hits Bus Near Fuel Tank on NH48, Fire Kills Five in Karnataka

A truck collided with a luxury sleeper bus near its fuel tank on NH48 in Karnataka, causing a deadly fire that killed five people. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy says the truck driver likely caused the crash by crossing into oncoming traffic late at night.

Leopard Cub Found Dead During Reunion Efforts in Coimbatore's Marudhamalai Foothills

December 25, 2025

Leopard Cub Found Dead During Reunion Efforts in Coimbatore's Marudhamalai Foothills

A leopard cub rescued from a home near Marudhamalai foothills in Coimbatore was found dead early Thursday. Forest officials tried reuniting it with its mother before the cub was discovered 300 metres from its shelter.

Arunachal’s Dong to Host First-Ever Sunrise Festival From Dec 29, 2025

December 25, 2025

Arunachal’s Dong to Host First-Ever Sunrise Festival From Dec 29, 2025

Dong village in Arunachal Pradesh will host the inaugural Sunrise Festival from December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The festival celebrates the first sunrise in India, indigenous culture, and adventure tourism.

Severe Cold Wave Bites Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan; Rajasthan’s Fatehpur Hits 1.6°C

December 25, 2025

Severe Cold Wave Bites Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan; Rajasthan’s Fatehpur Hits 1.6°C

Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan face a fierce cold wave with Rajasthan’s Fatehpur recording a chilling 1.6°C. Temperatures are expected to drop further over northwest India in the next two days, says IMD.

Three Maoists Killed in Odisha's Kandhamal Forest Gunfight

December 25, 2025

Three Maoists Killed in Odisha's Kandhamal Forest Gunfight

Three Maoists, including a woman, died in a fierce gunfight with Odisha police in Kandhamal's Gumma forest. Two male Maoists had a combined ₹23.65 lakh bounty.