December 31, 2025

Sydney Deploys 2,500 Police for New Year's Eve After Bondi Mass Shooting

Sydney has deployed 2,500 heavily armed police for New Year's Eve after the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Officials paused parties for a minute of silence! Thick security and a peaceful message light up the city’s famous fireworks night.

December 31, 2025

BMTC Launches ₹15 Metro-Feeder Buses For Chitra Santhe on Jan 4

BMTC will run special ₹15 metro-feeder buses on January 4 to help visitors reach Chitra Santhe in Bengaluru. Services run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with frequent buses from key points to Vidhana Soudha. This art fair welcomes 1,500+ artists and thousands of visitors.

December 31, 2025

Union Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Six-Lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹19,142 crore, 374-km six-lane greenfield corridor in Maharashtra. The project aims to cut travel time by 17 hours and boost connectivity between Nashik, Solapur, and Akkalkot with advanced expressway links.

December 31, 2025

Temple Bar Dublin: Cultural Hub Faces Crime Woes but Stays Vibrant

Temple Bar, Dublin’s famous cultural quarter, faces a mix of crime and tourist praise. Once a top urban renewal project, it now sees brawls but also art, cafes, and lively visitors.

December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso Ban US Citizens in Retaliation to Trump Travel Ban

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US citizens from entering their countries to respond to the US travel ban under President Trump. Both nations cite reciprocity and sovereign equality in their decisions. Niger also recently imposed similar restrictions on US nationals.

December 31, 2025

Telangana Govt Releases ₹713 Crore for Pending Employee Bills in December

Telangana Government has released ₹713 crore towards pending bills for government employees for December. Payments include gratuity, GPF, leave encashment, and advances. This follows Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka’s orders.

December 31, 2025

Nationwide Delivery Workers’ Strike Hits Quick Commerce, Urges Fair Pay and Safety

On December 31, 2025, delivery workers struck across India demanding safe work, fair pay, and social security. Services from top platforms like Zomato and Amazon saw big disruptions just before New Year.

December 31, 2025

Security Forces Seize Huge Maoist Arms Cache in Chhattisgarh's Sukma District

Security forces found a large stash of guns and ammo from Maoists near Gondpalli village in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The cache included rifles and hundreds of bullets. It was uncovered during a joint CRPF and police anti-Naxal operation in dense forest on December 30.

December 31, 2025

Hong Kong Cancels 2026 New Year Fireworks After Deadly Fire, Hosts Music and Light Show Instead

Hong Kong will skip its famous New Year fireworks in 2026 due to a massive fire in November that killed 161 people. Instead, a music concert with Air Supply and a light show on landmarks will light up the night.

December 31, 2025

Kerala Priest Arrested in Nagpur Sparks Protests Over Forced Conversion Charges

A Kerala priest, his wife, and 10 others were arrested in Nagpur for forced religious conversion. The CSI Church and Kerala leaders condemn the arrests as unconstitutional violations, demanding immediate political action.