December 29, 2025

Japan Battles Record Bear Attacks as Osaki Declares Emergency Amid Rising Sightings

Japan’s town of Osaki is in panic as bear sightings hit record highs this year, causing injuries, deaths, and tourist cancellations. Poor food supply and growing bear numbers push animals into towns and cities.

December 29, 2025

Ambedkar Porata Samithi Demands 3 Acres Land Per Scheduled Caste Family in Andhra Pradesh

Ambedkar Porata Samithi urges the Andhra Pradesh government to allocate three acres of land to each Scheduled Caste family. They plan protests to press for this long-pending demand and call for stronger Union government support.

December 29, 2025

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Violating New Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes

Thailand claims Cambodia broke a fresh ceasefire by flying drones over border areas. The truce aimed to end weeks of deadly clashes that displaced nearly one million people.

December 29, 2025

Erode Turmeric Exports Rise 5% Driven by Medicinal Demand and Global Popularity

Erode district sees a 5% boost in turmeric exports in 2025 thanks to rising global demand for its high curcumin content. Prices have stabilized after a peak, encouraging more cultivation.

December 29, 2025

11 Telangana Districts See Freezing Mornings Below 10°C; Tiryani Hits 6.1°C

Telangana faces chilly mornings as 11 districts record temperatures below 10°C, with Tiryani hitting the coldest at 6.1°C. Hyderabad sees fog and a mild 14°C minimum, says IMD.

December 29, 2025

Europeans See State Pensions as Unaffordable but Reject Raising Retirement Age, Poll Finds

A YouGov poll shows most Europeans think their state pension systems can't last yet feel pensions are too low. They reject key reforms like raising retirement age or cutting payments. Pensioners want better amounts; workers doubt comfortable retirements. Governments face a tough public road to pension reform.

December 29, 2025

Congress Office in Karivellur Vandalised, Poll Flexboards Set Ablaze Overnight

The Congress Mandalam Committee office in Karivellur, Kannur, was broken into and vandalised late Sunday night. Poll campaign flexboards were set on fire. Police have registered a case and begun inspections.

December 29, 2025

Europe Faces Pension Crisis Amid Aging Population and Political Turmoil

Europe’s pension systems are breaking down. Aging populations and fewer workers strain state pensions. France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands face protests and reforms. Retirement ages vary widely, with many demanding change. Governments struggle to balance sustainability and public anger.

December 29, 2025

Severe Cold and Thick Fog Hit Punjab and Haryana, Visibility Drops Below 50 Metres

Punjab and Haryana shivered on December 29 as severe cold and dense fog covered most areas. Hisar recorded 2.1°C, the coldest in Haryana. Fog reduced visibility to less than 50 metres in places like Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Rohtak.

December 29, 2025

Supreme Court Stays Kuldeep Sengar's Bail, Survivor Welcomes Justice

The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court's order that suspended Kuldeep Sengar’s life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The survivor expressed happiness and full faith in the justice system.