Gujarat Court Stays 7-Year-Old Jain Girl’s Diksha Following Father’s Plea

December 22, 2025

Gujarat Court Stays 7-Year-Old Jain Girl’s Diksha Following Father’s Plea

A Surat family court halted the diksha of a seven-year-old Jain girl after her father opposed her mother’s decision. The court has set a January 2 hearing and demanded an affidavit from the mother to ensure the child won’t attend the ceremony.

Gold Price Hits Record $4,400 on US Rate Cut Hopes and Trade Tensions

December 22, 2025

Gold Price Hits Record $4,400 on US Rate Cut Hopes and Trade Tensions

Gold soared above $4,400 an ounce, a record high, driven by expectations of US rate cuts and global uncertainty. Silver and platinum also surged as investors sought safe havens.

130 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed, Reunited with Families After Month-Long Ordeal

December 22, 2025

130 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed, Reunited with Families After Month-Long Ordeal

Nigerian authorities freed 130 kidnapped schoolchildren in Niger state. This ends a month-long crisis that grabbed global attention. The children will reunite with their families Monday.

Bengaluru Police Joins Hands with Uber and Ola to Boost Safety with Real-Time Emergency Alerts

December 22, 2025

Bengaluru Police Joins Hands with Uber and Ola to Boost Safety with Real-Time Emergency Alerts

Bengaluru Police teams up with Uber and Ola to share live trip info during emergencies. Riders and drivers can now instantly alert police with real-time location via the apps’ 112 emergency feature.

Broadway Kochi Sees Festive Rush Only for Christmas Decorations, Garment Sales Drop 40%

December 22, 2025

Broadway Kochi Sees Festive Rush Only for Christmas Decorations, Garment Sales Drop 40%

Broadway Kochi bustles with festive crowds, but only Christmas decoration sales are shining. Garment shops report a 40% drop, forcing many to shorten hours and face unsold stock.

BSF Soldier Abducted by Bangladeshi Cattle Smugglers Returns Safely After Tense Border Talks

December 22, 2025

BSF Soldier Abducted by Bangladeshi Cattle Smugglers Returns Safely After Tense Border Talks

A BSF soldier was abducted by Bangladeshi cattle smugglers in West Bengal but returned unharmed after BSF held talks with Bangladesh's border guards.

IDRBT and IIIT Hyderabad Join Hands to Boost BFSI Tech Research and Training

December 22, 2025

IDRBT and IIIT Hyderabad Join Hands to Boost BFSI Tech Research and Training

IDRBT and IIIT Hyderabad have signed a MoU to collaborate on research, training, and student programs in banking technology. They will focus on AI, cyber security, and blockchain for the BFSI sector.

Heavy Rain Hits California, Storm Warnings in Zimbabwe, and Aussie Weather Swings for Christmas

December 22, 2025

Heavy Rain Hits California, Storm Warnings in Zimbabwe, and Aussie Weather Swings for Christmas

California faces flood watches this week after heavy rain and snowstorms. Zimbabwe braces for hail and strong winds. Australia will see sharp temperature changes during Christmas.

Rare New Zealand Takahē Hatch Surprise Chick at Zealandia Sanctuary

December 22, 2025

Rare New Zealand Takahē Hatch Surprise Chick at Zealandia Sanctuary

Two rare takahē birds in New Zealand’s Zealandia sanctuary have hatched a surprise chick after being thought infertile. This miracle chick, found in November, thrills conservationists and boosts hopes for the endangered species.

Security Forces Expand Forest Search to Track Terrorists in Udhampur, J-K

December 22, 2025

Security Forces Expand Forest Search to Track Terrorists in Udhampur, J-K

Security forces have broadened their search area in Udhampur's forests to find two terrorists who stole food from a house before escaping. The operation is backed by sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance after repeated sightings and a recent police death in an earlier encounter.