December 24, 2025

Three dead in Moscow explosion including two police officers near site of Russian general's car bomb death

An explosion in Moscow killed two police officers and a bystander near the spot where a senior Russian general died in a car bombing days earlier. Authorities are investigating the blast as an attack on traffic police officers.

December 24, 2025

Algerian Parliament Declares French Colonisation a Crime, Demands Apology and Reparations

Algerian lawmakers unanimously passed a law calling France’s colonial rule a crime. They demanded France apologize and pay reparations. The move is symbolic yet politically strong amid diplomatic tensions.

December 24, 2025

Congress Faces Rift Over Thodupuzha Municipality Chairperson Post

Nine of 10 Congress councillors want Litty Joseph as Thodupuzha chairperson, opposing initial pick Nisha Soman. Posters criticize leadership change amid tight local numbers.

December 24, 2025

Protests Rage Over Honour Killing of Pregnant Woman in Karnataka’s Dharwad District

Protests continued in Karnataka’s Dharwad, Haveri, and Kalaburagi against the honour killing of a pregnant woman by her father for marrying outside her caste. Activists demand strict punishment and awareness programs to stop caste-based violence and protect inter-caste couples.

December 24, 2025

CSB Honors Farmers, Urges New Tech to Boost India’s Raw Silk Output

Central Silk Board and CSRTI Mysuru celebrated Resham Kisan Divas by honoring top sericulture farmers. Experts urged adoption of modern methods to make India the world’s largest raw silk producer. Technical talks covered new silkworm breeds, disease control, and mulberry planting improvements.

December 24, 2025

Surat Man Arrested for Stopping Traffic with Firecrackers During Son's Birthday

Surat Police arrested 58-year-old Deepak Ijardar for blocking traffic by bursting firecrackers to celebrate his son's birthday. The incident in Dumas area disrupted commuters and violated police orders.

December 24, 2025

Knuckle Cracking Makes a Pop, Not Arthritis: New Science Reveals Truth

Cracking knuckles creates a gas bubble popping sound, not bone damage. Studies, including one by Dr. Donald Unger, prove it does not cause arthritis or harm joints.

December 24, 2025

NHAI Starts ₹8.5 Cr Project to Brighten Chennai-Tiruchi Highway by 2026

NHAI has begun installing new streetlights and repairing faulty lamps on the Tambaram-Tindivanam stretch. The ₹8.5 crore project will add 404 new poles and is set to finish by March 2026, aiming to improve road safety and visibility on this busy highway.

December 24, 2025

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan's Taitung, No Immediate Damage

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's Taitung county at 5:47 pm, shaking the capital Taipei too. No damage reports have come in yet. Taiwan, located in a seismic hotspot, often faces such tremors.

December 24, 2025

Tamil Nadu Deletes Over 97 Lakh Voters in Major Electoral Roll Update

Tamil Nadu has removed more than 97 lakh names from its voter lists in the Special Intensive Revision. Data from 75,000 polling stations shows eight unusual patterns in this large-scale update.