December 23, 2025

Kuki Groups in Manipur to End Poppy Cultivation by 2026 Amid Ethnic Conflict

Kuki community bodies in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, have agreed to stop poppy farming from January 1, 2026. This move aims to reduce ethnic tensions after years of violent clashes. Over 260 people died and 62,000 displaced in the conflict between Kuki-Zo and Meitei groups.

December 23, 2025

New Zealand's Taumata Name: World's Longest Place Name with Deep Māori Roots

New Zealand hosts the world's longest place name, Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu. This 85-letter Māori hill name tells a rich story and showcases cultural preservation in mapping.

December 23, 2025

West Bengal Court Sentences 13 to Life for Lynching Over Waqf Act Protest

A West Bengal court sentenced 13 men to life imprisonment for lynching a father and son during a violent protest against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. The state must pay ₹15 lakh compensation to the victims' family, eight months after the brutal attack in Murshidabad.

December 23, 2025

Six Arrested in Hubballi Honour Killing; Protests Demand Death Penalty and New Laws

Six people, including the victim's father, have been arrested in a brutal honour killing in Hubballi. Protests erupt, demanding strict punishment and legal protections for youth choice rights.

December 23, 2025

AP CM Launches South India Rocketry Challenge 2026 for Students' Rocket Making Skills

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the poster for South India Rocketry Challenge 2026. The event will boost students' rocket-making skills with finals at Vignan University in January.

December 23, 2025

Fresh Survey Ordered to Resolve Fishing Dispute at Godavari River Barrage

Officials have ordered a fresh survey to settle fishing rights clashes between East Godavari and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts over wild prawn seed collection. The collection remains banned till further notice.

December 23, 2025

Underwater RoV Inspection Begins at Mullaperiyar Dam to Check Structural Integrity

A detailed underwater inspection using an RoV started at Mullaperiyar Dam in Idukki to assess its strength. Experts are examining the dam in segments and capturing high-resolution images of the waterfront.

December 23, 2025

Telangana Conducts First State-Level Disaster Response Mock Drill on Floods and Industrial Accidents

Telangana government teamed up with NDMA for its first large-scale disaster response drill across 12 flood-prone districts and 5 industrial zones. The exercise tested flood and industrial accident readiness, emergency systems, and coordination among agencies to boost disaster preparedness.

December 23, 2025

Union Govt Calls Special Gram Sabhas to Promote New VB-G RAM G Job Guarantee Act

The Union government has directed States and UTs to hold gram sabha meetings by Dec 26 to spread awareness about the new VB-G RAM G Act. The Act replaces MGNREGA, boosting rural job days from 100 to 125 but raises state funding to 40% from 10%. Opposition and unions protest the changes strongly.

December 23, 2025

Union Govt to Review Titanium Dioxide Import Duty to Rescue KMML

The Union government will review and possibly increase import duties on titanium dioxide after MPs met finance and commerce ministers. This aims to protect KMML from cheap Chinese imports and strengthen India's only advanced titanium dioxide maker.