December 17, 2025

West Bengaluru’s Rajarajeshwari Nagar Flyover and Annapoorneshwari Nagar Underpass Projects Stuck, Ullal Underpass Work Resumes

Two key West Bengaluru projects, the Rajarajeshwari Nagar arch flyover and Annapoorneshwari Nagar underpass, remain stalled years after starting. Only the Ullal junction underpass work has resumed, but progress is slow. Residents face heavy traffic, while officials dodge clear updates.

December 17, 2025

EU Launches Affordable Housing Strategy Amid Soaring Prices and Rent Crisis

Home prices in the EU have jumped nearly 60% since 2010, with rents rising over 30%. Young Europeans struggle to afford housing. The EU has unveiled its first affordable housing plan to help governments support those stuck between social housing and market prices.

December 17, 2025

Rare Polar Bear Adoption Caught on Camera in Canada

In an extraordinary sight, a mother polar bear in northern Canada adopted a cub not her own. This rare event, only the 13th in 50 years, gives hope for polar bears facing tough survival odds.

December 17, 2025

CAG Flags Major Gaps and Corruption in Karnataka's Disaster Management System

The CAG report exposes serious flaws and corruption in Karnataka's disaster management from 2017-2023. Key issues include understaffed teams, faulty weather equipment, misuse of funds, and poor flood and drought preparation.

December 17, 2025

NREGA Groups Reject VB-G RAM G Bill, Warn of Job Loss and Rights Rollback

Several people’s and agricultural rights bodies demand the withdrawal of the new VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it a setback to workers’ rights won under MNREGA. They warn of job losses, increased state costs, and more central control fueled by digital surveillance.