December 21, 2025

Snow and Rain Hit Kashmir as Chillai-Kalan Winter Begins with Relief

Kashmir's higher areas saw snowfall and plains got rain on December 21, 2025, starting Chillai-Kalan winter. This ends dry spell and brings hope for more snow.

December 21, 2025

Australian PM Orders Intelligence Review After Deadly Bondi Beach ISIS Attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a wide review of police and intelligence agencies following last weekend's deadly ISIS-inspired Bondi Beach attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish festival.

December 21, 2025

Dudran Village Thrives With Traditional Dairy and Natural Cooling in Harsh Kashmir Winters

Dudran, a remote village in Kashmir near the LoC, lives simply on dairy farming and farming. Villagers use stone and wood structures as natural coolers during cold, snowy winters.

December 21, 2025

Australia’s Christmas Weather: Scorching Heat in West, Chill and Storms in South-East

Australia will see wildly different Christmas Day weather on December 25. Perth and Brisbane will bake in hot conditions while Melbourne and Tasmania may face their coldest Christmas in years, with possible snow. Thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten parts of Victoria and NSW.

December 21, 2025

Express Train Kills Seven Elephants in Assam, Including Calves

Seven wild elephants, including calves, were killed when a high-speed express train struck a herd crossing railway tracks in Assam's Hojai district. Five carriages derailed, but no human injuries were reported.

December 21, 2025

US H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Delays Stretch Into 2027, Affecting Workers and Families

Applicants for US H-1B and H-4 visas face big delays in visa interviews, with some pushed back over a year to 2027. Staffing shortages and high demand cause problems for workers and families.

December 21, 2025

Parliament Passes New VB-G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA Amid Opposition Protests

India’s Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA with new rules on rural job guarantee, capped funding, and increased state costs. Opposition protested lack of consultation.

December 21, 2025

India's Fight Against Child Marriage Marks 1 Year with New Awareness Push

India marks a year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, pushing to end child marriage by 2030. Despite progress, many states face challenges. The government runs campaigns, appoints officers, and plans to raise marriage age for women.

December 21, 2025

Five Youths Arrested for Kidnapping Passenger at Cochin Airport

Nedumbassery police arrested five youths for kidnapping a 40-year-old passenger from Kasaragod at Cochin International Airport. They took his mobile and bags, then abandoned him near Aluva.

December 21, 2025

CM Stalin Inaugurates Porunai Museum Displaying Ancient Tamil Artefacts

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin opened the Porunai Archaeological Museum near Palayamkottai. The ₹56.36 crore project displays ancient Tamil artefacts from Adichanallur, Sivakalai, Korkai, and Thulukkarpatti. It features a light and sound show, touchscreens, and virtual reality exhibits that bring Tamil civilisation alive.