December 29, 2025

GCC Unified Tourist Visa Launch Delayed to 2026, Says Saudi Tourism Minister

GCC’s long-awaited unified tourist visa will now launch in 2026, not 2025. The delay is due to complex security and technical checks among Gulf states. The visa aims to simplify travel across six GCC countries under one permit.

December 29, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Aravalli Hills Mining Ban Dispute on Dec 29

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance over the definition of Aravalli hills and will hear the mining ban case on December 29, 2025. It involves Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat and follows a committee’s fresh guidelines on hill definitions.

December 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Fixes Property Transfer Fees Under New Urban Local Rules

Tamil Nadu government sets ₹500 fee for residential and ₹1,000 for non-residential property transfer filings. Renewal fees for municipal leases also updated under fresh rules.

December 29, 2025

Kannur Police Register Case Over Social Media Video Showing Country-Made Bomb Explosion

Kannur Cyber Police filed a case after a video of a country-made bomb explosion appeared on a Left-supporting Instagram account. The post sparked heated threats between political activists amid local election violence.

December 29, 2025

Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 Resumes After 10 Years

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 restarts on December 30, more than 10 years after it vanished with 239 onboard. Ocean Infinity will scan a new 15,000 sq km area under a no-find-no-fee deal, hoping to solve one of aviation's biggest mysteries.

December 29, 2025

Coral Adventurer Cruise Ship Stuck on Papua New Guinea Reef, Passengers to Fly Home Early

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship is stuck on a reef near Papua New Guinea. All 80 passengers and 44 crew are safe. Rescue attempts failed, and the trip has been cancelled. Passengers will be flown home soon.

December 29, 2025

China Launches Live-Fire Military Drills Around Taiwan, Warning Separatists and Foreign Powers

China’s PLA began live-fire drills around Taiwan, calling it a warning to separatists and foreign interference. Taiwan condemned the move and responded with counter exercises. The drills test China’s blockade and combat skills amid rising regional tensions.

December 29, 2025

Somalia Woman Sentenced to Death for Orphan's Brutal Murder, Protests Follow

A 34-year-old woman was sentenced to death in Somalia for killing 14-year-old orphan Saabirin Saylaan. The case exposed child abuse horrors and triggered protests demanding justice and better child protection.

December 29, 2025

Silva Gu Battles Illegal Songbird Poachers Near Beijing

Near Beijing, Silva Gu risks his safety to stop poachers trapping rare songbirds. He has saved over 20,000 birds and works with police to fight wildlife crime.

December 29, 2025

Tripura Chakma Students Seek Central Help After Fatal Attack on Student in Dehradun

The Tripura Chakma Students Association calls for action after Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was fatally assaulted in Dehradun. State leaders promise justice and investigation.