December 24, 2025

Man Arrested for Antisemitic Post Supporting Bondi Massacre Faces Jail

Martin Thomas Glynn, 39, was caught posting hateful messages online supporting the Bondi terror attack. Police arrested him, seized guns and ammunition, and charged him with racial harassment and firearm offences. He will spend Christmas behind bars ahead of his February court date.

December 24, 2025

Punjab and Haryana HC Suspends Life Term of Ex-Himachal IGP Zaidi in 2017 Custodial Death Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the life sentence of former Himachal Inspector General Zahur Haider Zaidi in the 2017 custodial death case. The court noted no motive and Zaidi's absence during the incident. He was ordered to supply a Rs 25,000 bail bond and released.

December 24, 2025

Delhi Metro Gets ₹12,015 Crore Boost with 16 Km Expansion in Project 5-A

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹12,015 crore Delhi Metro Project 5-A, adding 16 km and 13 stations. This expansion will link key areas and ease Delhi’s traffic and pollution.

December 24, 2025

Russia Abducts 52 Ukrainians in Rare Cross-Border Raid on Hrabovske

In a sudden nighttime raid, Russian forces abducted 52 civilians and 13 soldiers from Hrabovske village in Ukraine’s Sumy region. Most abducted civilians are elderly who refused evacuation. The captives may be held in Belgorod, Russia, stirring international concern.

December 24, 2025

Telangana Housing Board Allots 339 LIG Flats in Gachibowli, Warangal, Khammam via Lucky Draw

Telangana Housing Board offers 339 single-bedroom flats for Lower Income Groups in Telangana cities. Apply online by January 3. Prices range from ₹11.25 lakh to ₹36.20 lakh.

December 24, 2025

Maharashtra Waqf Tribunal Extends UMEED Portal Deadline by Six Months

The Maharashtra State Waqf Tribunal has given a six-month extension to upload Waqf property data on the UMEED portal due to ongoing technical problems. The relief starts only when the portal works smoothly 24/7. No penalties will apply to trustees during this extension.

December 24, 2025

Kozhikode North Tops in Voters Missing From Kerala Draft Electoral Roll

Kozhikode North Assembly constituency has the highest absent, shifted, or dead voters in the draft electoral roll with 12.83% forms not returned. Other Kozhikode segments also show large voter exclusions amid special voters’ list revision.

December 24, 2025

UAE Tackles Water Scarcity with Desalination and Wadis Amid Growth

The UAE, known for luxury and wealth, faces severe water shortages in its desert landscape. It leads global desalination efforts and uses wadis and wastewater recycling to secure water. The Water Security Strategy 2036 aims to cut demand, boost reuse, and ensure water for all.

December 24, 2025

Blast in Southern Moscow Kills Three, Including Two Police Officers

A deadly explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two police officers. This comes just days after a car bomb killed a senior Russian military officer nearby.

December 24, 2025

US Pentagon Flags China's Claim on Arunachal Pradesh as Core Interest Amid Rising Ties with Pakistan

A Pentagon report to US Congress brands China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh as a key interest like Taiwan and South China Sea. It highlights China-Pakistan military ties and recent India-China disengagement efforts. The report notes CCP’s focus on sovereignty, economic growth, and global military strength by 2049.