December 19, 2025

Amazon Bans Delivery Worker After Stealing Cat in California; Police Investigate

Amazon has banned a delivery worker accused of stealing a Siamese mix cat named Piper outside a home in California. The theft on December 11 was captured on doorbell camera and is under police probe. The owner pleads for her return.

December 19, 2025

Knife Attack in Taipei Metro Kills 3, Injures 5 Amid Smoke Bomb Chaos

A knife attacker set off smoke bombs and stabbed people in Taipei's metro, killing three and injuring five before dying from a fall. Authorities launch swift probe.

December 19, 2025

Proddatur Man Gets Life for Murdering Relative Over Alcohol Advice

A 28-year-old man from Proddatur received a life sentence for killing his relative who advised him to stop drinking. The court also fined him ₹10,000.

December 19, 2025

HYDRAA Reclaims 20 Acres of Government Land in Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri

HYDRAA reclaimed 20 acres of government land in Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts. The agency fined an illegal occupant ₹1 crore for filing a false case while removing encroachments and securing land with fencing.

December 19, 2025

Kerala CM Writes to PM Modi Opposing VB-G RAM G Bill, Cites Rs 3,500 Crore Loss

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has asked Prime Minister Modi to stop implementing the new VB-G RAM G Bill that will replace MGNREGA. He warned it will cost Kerala around Rs 3,500 crore yearly and reduce central help for wages. The CM wants to keep Gandhiji’s name linked with the rural job scheme.

December 19, 2025

CM M.K. Stalin to Inaugurate Kallakurichi Collectorate and New Projects This Month-End

Minister E.V. Velu reviewed plans for Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s visit to Kallakurichi. The CM will open the ₹139.41 crore Collectorate and launch welfare schemes and new projects.

December 19, 2025

Supreme Court Flags Growing Child Trafficking, Urges Courts to Trust Victims’ Testimonies

The Supreme Court calls child trafficking by organized gangs a 'deeply disturbing reality' and issues new rules to uphold child victims’ voices in court, urging sensitivity and trust in their testimonies.

December 19, 2025

Tamil Nadu's Draft Voter List Released After Special Intensive Revision

The Election Commission published Tamil Nadu's draft electoral roll after deleting over 97 lakh outdated voters. The list has 5.43 crore voters ready for the 2026 Assembly polls.

December 19, 2025

Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery After Shooting Linked to Lottery Winner

Trump administration halts the Green Card lottery program after a suspect in the Brown University shooting gained entry via this route. The Diversity Visa program, granting 55,000 visas yearly, is now suspended affecting many countries.

December 19, 2025

Kudumbashree Food Festival in Kozhikode Showcases Malabar Delights and Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

The Kudumbashree food festival at Kozhikode South Beach offers authentic Malabar dishes and organic products. It supports women entrepreneurs by providing a marketing platform.