December 27, 2025

Dead Fish and Pelicans Found at Harohalli Lake Amid Temperature Drop Concerns

Several fish and spot-billed pelicans were found dead at Bengaluru’s Harohalli Lake between December 24-26. Officials consider temperature drop and possible pollution as causes. Experts and residents call for a thorough investigation.

December 27, 2025

Big Tech Adds 32,000 Jobs in India Amid US H-1B Visa Crackdown

US tech giants including Meta, Amazon, and Google hired 32,000 workers in India as H-1B visa rules tightened. Experts warn offshoring replaced American jobs, spotlighting policy loopholes.

December 27, 2025

Poland to Build Anti-Drone Wall on Eastern Borders Within Two Years

Poland will complete new anti-drone defenses along its eastern borders in 24 months, costing over €2bn. This comes after Russian drones entered Polish airspace in September.

December 27, 2025

Woman Beaten to Death by In-Laws Over Superstition in Kalaburagi

A 29-year-old woman in Kalaburagi was allegedly killed by her in-laws who claimed she was possessed by an evil spirit. She was beaten harshly and later died in hospital.

December 27, 2025

LDF Wins Palakkad Panchayat Polls Amid Fierce Battles and Dramatic Draws

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) won the Palakkad district panchayat president and vice-president polls with strong performances. Across 88 grama and 13 block panchayats, tight races and draws saw power shifts and dramatic moments.

December 27, 2025

Alappuzha Culled 28,549 Birds in Two Days to Control Bird Flu Outbreak

Alappuzha district's Animal Husbandry Department culled 28,549 birds over two days in multiple panchayats to control a bird flu outbreak. Along with birds, hundreds of eggs and thousands of kgs of feed were destroyed. No new cases have been reported so far.

December 27, 2025

Bengaluru to Get 228 km New Roads Plus 90 km Potential Under Sanchara Yukta Project

Bengaluru's B-SMILE plans build 228 km of new roads across Greater Bengaluru. Another 90 km may be added in BDA areas. The project revives Wind Tunnel Road widening to ease HAL Airport Road traffic.

December 27, 2025

Rajasthan Fast-Tracks Rooftop Solar and Metering Under RDSS to Cut Power Losses

Rajasthan is accelerating rooftop solar installations and meter fixing under RDSS. Losses dropped from 17.49% in 2021-22 to 14.26% in 2024-25. Over 1.15 lakh solar modules installed and free electricity scheme gains popularity.

December 27, 2025

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Urges Political Fight Against BJP Over MGNREGA Changes

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called for a strong political battle against the BJP government over the dilution of MGNREGA. Speaking at the Congress Working Committee meeting, he stressed the scheme’s value for rural people, warning that new policies will raise costs for states while reducing Centre’s support.

December 27, 2025

Italy Arrests Nine for Raising €7 Million for Hamas Using False Aid Claims

Italian police arrested nine suspects for raising €7m for Hamas under the guise of humanitarian aid. Over €8m in assets were seized as investigations reveal funds supported Hamas's military wing.