November 29, 2025

Kerala’s Brahmapuram Fire Sparks Waste Reforms but Local Elections Lack Waste Focus

Two years after the massive Brahmapuram landfill fire, Kerala took big steps in waste management. Door-to-door waste collection rose to 90%, old dumps cleared, and new plants started. Yet, as local body elections approach, parties barely discuss waste issues, despite it being a key local responsibility.

November 29, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Expands Amaravati with New Land Pooling Scheme 2.0 for Sports City and Railway

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved Land Pooling Scheme 2.0, adding 16,666 acres for big projects like International Sports City and a new railway station in Amaravati. Farmers will get housing and commercial plots as compensation.

November 29, 2025

India Sends INS Vikrant and NDRF Teams to Aid Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah Kills 159

India stepped up disaster relief for Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah leaves 159 dead. INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, and NDRF rescue teams are on the ground, bringing 21 tonnes of aid and vital rescue gear.

November 29, 2025

Congress Urges Centre to Act on Delhi's Toxic Air Pollution Crisis

Congress calls Delhi's air pollution a 'slow poison' making the city unlivable. They demand the Centre treat it as a national issue and form a special committee. Senior leader Sandeep Dikshit blames vehicles for most pollution and criticises BJP and AAP governments for failing city residents.

November 29, 2025

Floods in Southern Asia Kill Around 700; Millions Affected Across Four Nations

Torrential monsoon rains and tropical storms have triggered deadly floods in southern Asia. About 700 people have died with thousands missing in Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. Millions are affected as floods and landslides overwhelm homes and communities.