December 30, 2025

Telangana Govt Seeks Technical Consultant for Hyderabad Metro Phase-I Takeover from L&T

Telangana is hiring a technical consultant to help with the Hyderabad Metro Phase-I takeover from L&T Metro Rail. This adds to financial and legal audits. Payment of ₹15,000 crore must clear before control shifts. Officials aim to finish audits within 100 days but expect it may take longer.

December 30, 2025

Bengaluru PG Cylinder Blast Kills 1, FIR Filed Against Owner and Manager

A cylinder explosion at a Bengaluru PG killed one techie and injured three. HAL police charged the owner and manager with culpable homicide for negligence.

December 30, 2025

Kerala Sees Peaceful Weather in 2025 with Few Extreme Rainfall Events

Kerala had a calm 2025 with only five extreme rainfall events, far less than previous years. The monsoons were weaker and the summer was milder, marking a break from the past years of severe weather.

December 30, 2025

Meghalaya Group Asks Assam CM to Extend Inner-Line Permit Across Northeast Amid Bangladesh Threats

A Meghalaya group urges Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to impose the British-era Inner-Line Permit across the entire Northeast. They cite political threats from Bangladesh and stress the region's strategic importance.

December 30, 2025

Hyderabad Airport Hits 100 Destinations, Grows Stronger Than Ever

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad now connects to 100 destinations. It includes 74 domestic and 26 international routes. The milestone was marked by flights from the new Navi Mumbai airport, showing the airport's rapid growth.

December 30, 2025

Turkey Detains 357 Suspected IS Members in Countrywide Raids After Deadly Yalova Siege

Turkey arrested 357 suspected IS members across 21 provinces in raids following an eight-hour Yalova siege that killed three officers. Authorities seized weapons and documents, targeting planned New Year's attacks. President Erdoğan vowed to continue the fight against terrorism.

December 30, 2025

Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla Trigger Emergency, UAE Pact Canceled by Anti-Houthi Forces

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces declared emergency after Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla targeted UAE-backed separatists. They canceled a security deal with the UAE and imposed a 72-hour border ban amid rising tensions.

December 30, 2025

Ukraine Denies Russia’s Drone Attack Claim on Putin’s Home, Cites No Evidence

Ukraine rejects Moscow’s claim of a drone attack on Putin’s residence, calling it a lie with no proof. Russia threats to retaliate come amid delicate peace talks. Trump reacts cautiously to the news.

December 30, 2025

Telangana’s Cold Wave Alert: Tiryani Hits Lowest 5.6°C, 10 Districts Brace for Chill on Dec 31

Telangana is shivering under a cold wave with Tiryani hitting a low of 5.6°C. IMD has issued alerts for 10 districts on December 31. Cities like Hyderabad expect fog and cold nights.

December 30, 2025

NESO Demands Death Penalty for Killers of Tripura Student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun

The North East Students’ Organisation wants the death penalty for those who killed Anjel Chakma. They also demand a special police station and anti-racism law in Uttarakhand. The attack has raised calls for better protection of Northeast people in India.