December 26, 2025

Heavy Rains in California Cause Floods, Mudslides; Three Dead and State of Emergency Declared

Heavy rains hit California causing floods and mudslides. Three people died. Thousands faced power cuts and evacuations. State of emergency declared. Roads closed, rescues underway.

December 26, 2025

Tamil Nadu Govt Declares IIT-Kanpur's ED Sand Mining Survey Illegal, Cites Jurisdiction and Drone Rule Breach

Tamil Nadu government rejects IIT-Kanpur's sand mining survey done for the ED, calling it illegal and out of jurisdiction. It claims IIT-Kanpur never got leave to conduct the survey and drone norms were broken.

December 26, 2025

Thousands of Indian Truckers Sue California Over Licence Cancellations

Nearly 20,000 Indian truck drivers in California face losing their commercial licences after a DMV audit. They’ve filed a lawsuit claiming clerical errors by the state are threatening their jobs and livelihoods.

December 26, 2025

Christmas Cheer Revives Kashmir Tourism with Crowds Flocking to Gulmarg and Pahalgam

Christmas celebrations have lifted Kashmir's tourism after a tough year. Hundreds visited Gulmarg and Pahalgam, enjoying snow, festivals, and events like the winter festival and Christmas Kehwa Fest.

December 26, 2025

Circulatory Diseases Lead India's Medically Certified Deaths in 2023: RGI Report

In 2023, diseases of the circulatory system caused 36.4% of medically certified deaths in India, reveals the RGI. Heart-related issues topped the list, with deaths highest among those over 70 years. Goa led with 100% medical death certification.

December 26, 2025

Christmas Spirit Lights Up Tamil Nadu's Southern Districts with Midnight Masses and Festive Cheer

Midnight masses and dazzling Christmas decorations lit up Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi districts. Thousands of devotees joined prayers and celebrations across churches and communities.

December 26, 2025

GHMC Completes Delimitation of 300 Wards to Boost Administration in Hyderabad

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has finalized the delimitation of 300 wards to better manage the city’s growing population of over 1.34 crore. The new boundaries are displayed publicly and aim to improve service and convenience across the expanded city limits.

December 26, 2025

Telangana Govt Shuffles IAS Officers, Jayesh Ranjan Takes Charge of Urban Development

Telangana government made big changes in IAS posts including key moves in GHMC and urban development. Jayesh Ranjan is now Special Chief Secretary for Metropolitan Area and Urban Development.

December 26, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Launches Raft Foundation for Amaravati High Court Designed by Norman Foster

Minister P. Narayana started the raft foundation works for Amaravati’s High Court. The project covers 21 lakh sq ft and aims to finish by 2027 with seven iconic buildings planned.

December 25, 2025

Thirupparankundram Karthigai Deepam Lighting Row: Temple Authorities Deny Hindu Munnani Claims

The 30-year-old dispute over lighting Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai heats up. Temple officials and Bhattars reject Hindu Munnani’s demand to light the lamp at a different site, confirming the tradition of lighting at Uchipillaiyar Temple since 'time immemorial'.