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.

December 21, 2025

14 Injured in Bondi Attack Still Hospitalized; NSW Plans New Laws on Hate Symbols

Fourteen people hurt in the Bondi terror attack are still in hospital, with some in critical condition. Australia will hold a national day of mourning for the 15 victims. NSW government will introduce laws to ban hateful symbols and strengthen police powers.

December 21, 2025

Indian Man With Disability Sues Winnipeg Family, Broker Over $1 Million Property Scam

Gagandeep Pejatta, an Indian man with an intellectual disability, has sued a Winnipeg family and real estate broker for pushing him into bad property deals in Canada and India, costing him around $1 million. The lawsuit claims exploitation, fraud, and misuse of his finances.

December 21, 2025

Madras HC Orders Study on Impact of Coimbatore Lake Revival on Birds

Madras High Court has asked experts to check if Coimbatore lake restoration harms nesting birds. The court ordered the Salim Ali Centre to report by Feb 2026.

December 21, 2025

US Navy Halts Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Blockade and War Threats

US forces stopped a second merchant ship off Venezuela's coast days after seizing one. Trump confirmed war with Maduro remains possible amid rising tensions.

December 21, 2025

Over 50% Electors Removed in Chennai and Tiruppur Clusters in Tamil Nadu’s Draft Electoral Roll

More than half of all electors removed in Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision belong to two clusters—Chennai and Tiruppur. Chennai saw a 25% drop in electors, Tiruppur nearly 20%. Experts say migrant workers returning home during COVID-19 may have caused this.

December 21, 2025

US Seizes Sanctioned Vessel Off Venezuela, Tightens Blockade on Oil Tankers

The US seized a sanctioned ship off Venezuela’s coast in international waters, following President Trump’s new order to block oil tankers. This is the second US seizure this month and signals rising tensions in the Caribbean Sea.

December 21, 2025

Delay in Australia's National Firearms Register Exposed After Bondi Terror Attack

Australia’s national firearms register remains incomplete nearly 30 years after it was first proposed. The Bondi terror attack showed the urgent need for a real-time gun tracking system. NSW plans tough new laws including a four-gun cap and ending appeals for revoked licences.

December 21, 2025

Indigenous Shopper Denied Tax Exemptions in Quebec, Sparks Calls for Change

Ethan Macleod, a Cree shopper in Quebec, was refused Indian Act tax exemptions in some stores. He questions why international companies respect his rights more than Canadian ones. Officials urge Quebec to adopt clearer policies like Ontario.

December 21, 2025

Sreenivasan’s Theatre Roots in Thrikkarippur Shaped His Iconic Malayalam Cinema Career

Before films, Malayalam actor Sreenivasan was a theatre star in Thrikkarippur. This stage helped him build his unique style of humour mixed with social messages. Even after he moved to cinema, his connection with Thrikkarippur’s cultural scene stayed strong.