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.

December 24, 2025

Higher Physical Activity Cuts Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says

A new study reveals that more physical activity helps reduce breast cancer risk in Indian women. Age, central obesity, and reproductive history also play key roles. Breast cancer cases in India are rising by 5.6% annually.

December 24, 2025

Western Hoolock Gibbon Faces Threats in Assam, Tech and Communities Step In

The endangered western hoolock gibbon in Assam’s Hollongapar Sanctuary faces danger from habitat loss, hunting, and train noise. Scientists use genetics and technology to protect them. Local tribes join hands for conservation.

December 24, 2025

India Clears Al Hind Air and Fly Express to Boost Airline Competition

India's civil aviation ministry grants no-objection certificates to Al Hind Air and Fly Express. The move comes after IndiGo's massive flight cancellations exposed a lack of airline competition.

December 24, 2025

Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody of Seven Accused in Red Fort Blast Case till Jan 8

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of seven suspects in the Red Fort blast case for 15 days. The accused, linked to a terror module led by doctors, remain in custody till January 8, 2026, as the National Investigation Agency continues probing the November 10 attack.