December 31, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Court Acquits Three in Terror Case Over Lack of Evidence

A Jammu and Kashmir sessions court acquitted three men accused of terror activities due to insufficient evidence and procedural errors. The accused were found not guilty of possessing grenades and live ammunition in a 2022 case.

December 31, 2025

Australia Raises Alarm Over China's Massive Military Drills Near Taiwan

Australia criticizes China’s intense military exercises near Taiwan, warning they could destabilize the region. Canberra urges dialogue and opposes any forceful changes to Taiwan’s status.

December 31, 2025

UAE Raises Minimum Wage to Dh6,000 for Emiratis in Private Sector from January 2026

From January 1, 2026, private UAE employers must pay Emirati workers at least Dh6,000. Work permits with lower salaries will be blocked, enforcing stricter Emiratisation rules.

December 31, 2025

Eurostar Plans Full Service After Power Issue Disrupts Channel Tunnel Trains

Eurostar halts all train services after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel. It promises to resume full service Wednesday but warns of possible delays and cancellations. Travelers between London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels face uncertainty during year-end travel.

December 31, 2025

India Slaps 3-Year Import Tariff on Steel to Fight Cheap Chinese Imports

India has set a three-year import tariff on certain steel products, starting at 12% in year one to curb cheap steel from China. The tariff gradually lowers to 11% by year three, excluding specialty steel and imports from some developing nations.

December 31, 2025

Kerala Police Arrest Assam Man for Spreading Extremist Views and Seeking AK-47 Rifles

Kerala Police arrested Roshidul Islam from Thrissur for sharing extremist posts on social media and trying to get AK-47 rifles from Pakistan. He had contacts abroad and worked locally.

December 31, 2025

Dehradun Police Form SIT to Probe Anjel Chakma Killing; No Evidence of Racial Abuse Found

Dehradun Police have set up an SIT to investigate the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma. Police found no proof of racial abuse. One accused is absconding in Nepal. Efforts to arrest him are ongoing.

December 31, 2025

Hyderabad Police Uncover Forged Identity in iBomma Piracy Case, Freeze ₹3 Crore Assets

Hyderabad Police widen iBomma piracy probe after finding forged identity used by prime accused Immandi Ravi. Authorities freeze assets worth ₹3 crore while chasing digital clues.

December 31, 2025

Man Gets Life for Raising Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Module in Assam, NIA Says

Md Kamruj Zaman was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Guwahati court for raising a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror group module in Assam. He was fined ₹5,000 and faces three months jail if he defaults. The NIA said the act aimed to spread terror in 2017-18.

December 31, 2025

Century-old Shiva Lingam Vandalised at Draksharamam Temple; Police Launch Probe

A 100-year-old Shiva Lingam at Draksharamam's Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple was vandalised late Monday night. Police have formed teams to catch the culprits. A new Lingam has been installed, and the state government promises stronger temple security.