December 26, 2025

Mysuru Hotels Fully Booked Till Dec 28 as Holiday Tourists Pour In

Mysuru sees a sharp rise in tourists for year-end holidays with hotels at 100% occupancy till December 28. Booking rush continues amid a ban on Bandipur wildlife safaris.

December 26, 2025

Winter Storm Halts NYC Christmas Travel With Up to 9 Inches of Snow

New York City faces heavy snow and travel chaos after Christmas. Authorities warn of dangerous roads, airport delays, and advise residents to prepare for the harsh winter storm.

December 26, 2025

Blast in Syrian Mosque During Friday Prayers Kills 8, Injures 18

An explosion inside the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, killed at least eight people and injured 18 during Friday prayers. The Sunni extremist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility for the deadly blast.

December 26, 2025

US Launches Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria to End Christian Killings

The US hit ISIS camps in Nigeria's Sokoto state to stop attacks on Christians. Nigeria supports the strikes as part of ongoing joint efforts against terrorism.

December 26, 2025

Railway Ministry Aims to Double Train Capacity in Major Cities by 2030

The Railway Ministry announced a plan to double train originating capacity in 48 major Indian cities by 2030. The move includes new platforms, terminals, and maintenance facilities to handle more passengers and reduce congestion.

December 26, 2025

UIDAI to Expand Aadhaar Adult Centres to 473 by Sept 2026, Tightens Data Rules

UIDAI will boost full Aadhaar enrolment centres for adults from 88 to 473 by September 2026. This move will ease travel for many and improve services. Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar said Aadhaar is now issued with strict field verification to curb illegal entries.

December 26, 2025

India Raises Alarm over US Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews Affecting Thousands

India has expressed strong concerns to the US about the sudden cancellation and long delays of H-1B visa interviews for Indian applicants. Thousands face months-long wait as interviews get pushed to next year, causing hardships and disrupted plans. India is actively engaging with the US to resolve the issue swiftly.

December 26, 2025

US Makes Biometric Checks Mandatory for All Non-US Travelers From December 26

Starting December 26, all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders and diplomats, must undergo biometric checks at US borders. The move covers photos, fingerprints, and iris scans across airports, land, and sea points.

December 26, 2025

Venezuela Releases 99 Political Prisoners Amid US Pressure After 2024 Election

Venezuela freed 99 political prisoners tied to 2024 election protests amid rising US military pressure. Civil groups say hundreds still remain detained.

December 26, 2025

Saudi Arabia Allegedly Fires Airstrikes on Yemen's Southern Separatists in Hadramaut

Saudi Arabia reportedly launched warning airstrikes near Yemen’s southern separatist group Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramaut province. The strikes followed clashes that killed two STC fighters. The STC recently captured two oil-rich southern provinces, sparking diplomatic tensions with Riyadh and its allies.