December 18, 2025

Hyderabad IT Corridor Traffic Drops Over 27% Ahead of Festive Season

Hyderabad’s IT corridor is seeing lighter traffic as Christmas and New Year approach. Vehicle counts dropped by over a quarter in key areas, giving relief to daily commuters amid festive office leaves and work-from-home shifts.

December 18, 2025

NH 66 Embankment Collapse at Mylakkadu Exposes Flawed Construction and Soil Failure

On December 5, a reinforced soil wall under construction on NH 66 at Mylakkadu, near Kollam, collapsed due to a weak foundation. No casualties occurred, but vehicles were trapped and road damaged. NHAI has suspended the project and launched a big geotechnical investigation across Kerala.

December 18, 2025

South Korea Achieves 96.8% Food Waste Recycling with RFID Technology

South Korea recycles nearly all its food waste through strict rules and smart RFID bins. These bins track waste by weight, charging residents accordingly and cutting food waste by almost 24% in Seoul since 2013.

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Starts New Crest Gate Installation at Tungabhadra Reservoir by June 2026

Karnataka plans to install new crest gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir after water drops to 1,613 ft by December-end. Installation will finish by June 2026 with funding from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

December 18, 2025

DGCA Safety Audits Show Hyderabad Airport Clear, Minor Lapse Found at Delhi Airport

DGCA inspected five top airports including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Patna. No major safety issues found at Hyderabad’s RGIA, but a procedural slip occurred during engine maintenance in Delhi. All findings are resolved after corrective actions, the government reports.