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.

December 24, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire with Record Saudi Deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking contract extension with Al-Nassr that made him football’s first billionaire. The massive deal includes a huge salary, bonuses, luxury perks, and a 15% club ownership stake.

December 24, 2025

Kolkata's Winter Magic Draws Natives Home During Christmas and Puja

Kolkata natives living outside visit twice yearly, with December’s Christmas holiday especially loved for its cool weather and festive vibes. Visitors savor local delights, enjoy city lights, and share feelings of nostalgia and change.

December 24, 2025

Oman and Turkiye Activate Visa-Free Travel for Citizens from November 2025

Starting November 1, 2025, Oman and Turkiye allow visa-free travel for their citizens. Omanis can stay 90 days in Turkiye; Turks get 30 days in Oman per visit. This move deepens ties and makes tourism easier between the two nations.

December 24, 2025

BJP Protests Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, Calls It Anti-Constitutional

BJP's Yadgir district unit protested against Karnataka's Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025, claiming it threatens free speech and punishes government critics.

December 24, 2025

Why Mosquitoes Bite You More: It's Not Random, Science Explains

Mosquitoes don’t bite randomly. They pick targets by sensing your breath, heat, skin chemistry, and even clothes. Blood type may matter but not for sure. Here’s why you might be a mosquito magnet!

December 24, 2025

Tribal Deities Reinstalled at Medaram Sammakka-Sarakka Shrine in Grand Ceremony

Tribal deities Pagididda Raju and Govinda Raju were reinstalled on new sacred platforms at the Medaram shrine. Minister Danasari Anasuya and officials attended the traditional ceremony with drumbeats and dance.

December 24, 2025

Cambodia and Thailand Begin Talks to End Deadly Border Clashes

Cambodian and Thai officials opened four days of talks to stop border fighting that has killed 40 and displaced a million. The meeting aims to restore peace and normal life.