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.

December 26, 2025

Goa Court Extends Custody of Birch Nightclub Owners Till December 29 After Deadly Fire

Goa court extends police custody of Birch nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra till December 29. The brothers fled to Thailand after a deadly fire killed 25 in their club.

December 26, 2025

Govind Balasubramanian Tops Karnataka with 100 Percentile in CAT-2025, Eyes IIMB Seat

Govind Balasubramanian scored 100 percentile in CAT-2025 and became Karnataka topper. After two near misses, he aims for admission in IIM Bangalore or Ahmedabad. A data scientist with a passion for maths, he plans to mentor future CAT aspirants.

December 26, 2025

Mysuru's Yoga Narasimhaswamy temple to serve 2 lakh laddus on New Year 2026

On January 1, 2026, Mysuru's Yoga Narasimhaswamy temple will hand out over 2 lakh laddus to devotees, honoring a tradition started in 1994 with help from Kannada legend Dr. Rajkumar.

December 26, 2025

Payzo App Launches Instant Cashback on Local Shopping in Visakhapatnam

Payzo, a new app from Visakhapatnam, gives instant cashback on local store purchases. It uses location tech to find deals and supports neighborhood shops.

December 26, 2025

Telangana Health Sector Faces Staff Crunch, Budget Boost, and Hospital Delays in 2025

In 2025, Telangana's health sector struggled with protests over faculty shortages, stalled Aarogyasri services due to unpaid dues, delayed hospital projects, and regulatory issues. Yet, the government approved an increased ₹12,393 crore budget and filled 11,000+ health posts, aiming to bridge the gap between policy and action.

December 26, 2025

Punjab and Haryana High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Child Rape-Murder Case; Convict’s Mother Acquitted

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reduced a man’s death sentence to life imprisonment for raping and killing a five-year-old girl. It acquitted his mother, saying no law punishes her for protecting her son, called 'Raja beta' in the verdict.

December 26, 2025

Excise Officials Seize 136 Bottles of Non-Duty Paid Liquor Near RGIA, Shamshabad

Excise officials caught 136 bottles of illegal liquor near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad and Pahadishareef on December 26. Shamshabad DTF and police joined hands in the raid. Investigation is ongoing.

December 26, 2025

SUCI(C) Protests Railway Fare Hike at Dharwad Station, Demands Immediate Rollback

Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) protested against the recent railway fare hike at Dharwad Railway Station. They called it anti-people, demanded rollback, better safety, and more general coaches to ease passenger woes.