December 31, 2025

Indore Water Crisis: 10 Dead, Over 2000 Sick; Officials Fired and Suspended

At least 10 people have died and over 2,000 are ill in Indore after drinking contaminated municipal water. Officials have been dismissed and suspended as investigations begin.

December 31, 2025

World Rings in New Year 2026 with Fireworks, Traditions, and Moments of Silence

Countries across the globe welcomed 2026 with fireworks, rituals, and remembrance. From the first atoll lighting up the year to traditional splashes and solemn moments, celebrations varied widely.

December 31, 2025

Head-On Train Collision Near Machu Picchu Leaves One Dead and 40 Injured

A tragic train crash near Machu Picchu killed one driver and injured 40 people. Passengers described a scene of chaos and severe injuries after two trains collided head-on on Tuesday afternoon.

December 31, 2025

Malappuram MLAs Demand More Specialist Doctors Amid Shortage

Malappuram MLAs urge government to fix doctor shortage. Only 4 specialist posts given to largest Kerala district out of 202 sanctioned. Cancer treatment delays addressed.

December 31, 2025

Kozhikode's Kuppadam Weavers Kamala and Shyamala to Feature in Republic Day Events

Kamala Shimjith and Shyamala Balakrishnan, masters of Kuppadam weaving from Kozhikode, will represent their craft at Republic Day in New Delhi this year.

December 31, 2025

Religious Body Objects to Vande Mataram Singing Contest in J&K, Demands Sensitivity

The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema opposes a Vande Mataram singing competition in Jammu and Kashmir citing Islamic religious concerns. Leaders also condemn harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers outside the region, calling for government action.

December 31, 2025

Auckland Kicks Off 2026 with Fireworks; Sydney's Defiant New Year's Amid Mass Shooting

Auckland lit up the sky first with vibrant fireworks for 2026. Sydney marked the new year under heavy security following a deadly mass shooting. Across Asia and Europe, celebrations were quieter or symbolic due to recent tragedies.

December 31, 2025

Telangana DCA Seizes ₹1.39 Crore Worth Drugs, Finds 84 Sub-Standard Medicines in 2025

Telangana Drugs Control Administration seized medicines worth ₹1.39 crore in 244 cases during 2025. They inspected 28,816 places and detected 84 sub-standard drugs. Cracking down hard on spurious medicines, four arrests were made for the first time ever. A major storage of illegal Alprazolam tablets was busted in Hyderabad.

December 31, 2025

Indiramma Housing Scheme Phase Two Starts April, All Eligible Poor Families To Benefit

Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced the second phase of Indiramma house allotments will begin in April. The government has already sanctioned 4.5 lakh houses and continues welfare measures like farm loan waivers and free bus travel for women.

December 31, 2025

Markapuram Replaces Old Nameboards as New District Launches

Old district nameboards in Markapuram were removed and replaced with new ones on Dec 31, 2025. The event marked the town's official formation as a new district, attended by key officials and MLAs.