December 18, 2025

Indian Coast Guard Catches Two Bangladeshi Boats for Illegal Fishing in Bay of Bengal

The Indian Coast Guard seized two Bangladeshi fishing boats with 35 crew members for illegal fishing inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone off Bay of Bengal. The boats were taken to Frazerganj for legal action.

December 18, 2025

Hyderabad to Launch Multi-Level Parking App to Ease Traffic Congestion

Hyderabad’s GHMC plans a new parking app to help drivers find nearby parking spots. The app aims to reduce congestion in busy commercial and hospital areas with expanded multi-level parking facilities.

December 18, 2025

Lebanese Film A Sad and Beautiful World Shines at IFFK, Oscar Entry for 2026

Lebanese debut film A Sad and Beautiful World by Cyril Aris draws crowds at IFFK with a heartfelt romance set against ongoing conflicts. The film is Lebanon’s entry for the 98th Academy Awards.

December 18, 2025

Three Charged in Germany Over Greensill Bank Collapse Linked to GFG Loans

German prosecutors have charged three former officials of Greensill Bank for their part in the bank's 2021 collapse. The charges focus on loan misrepresentation and violations involving a €2.2bn refinancing tied to the Gupta Family Group's steel plants. The case highlights legal troubles continuing years after the bank’s dramatic failure.

December 18, 2025

Bombay HC Rejects Bail for Daman Constables in ₹7 Lakh Extortion Case

Bombay High Court has denied bail to three Crime Branch constables from Daman accused of abducting friends from Surat and extorting ₹7 lakh. The court called the allegations serious and refused bail, highlighting attempts to tamper evidence and intimidate witnesses.

December 18, 2025

Hyderabad IT Corridor Traffic Drops Over 27% Ahead of Festive Season

Hyderabad’s IT corridor is seeing lighter traffic as Christmas and New Year approach. Vehicle counts dropped by over a quarter in key areas, giving relief to daily commuters amid festive office leaves and work-from-home shifts.

December 18, 2025

NH 66 Embankment Collapse at Mylakkadu Exposes Flawed Construction and Soil Failure

On December 5, a reinforced soil wall under construction on NH 66 at Mylakkadu, near Kollam, collapsed due to a weak foundation. No casualties occurred, but vehicles were trapped and road damaged. NHAI has suspended the project and launched a big geotechnical investigation across Kerala.

December 18, 2025

South Korea Achieves 96.8% Food Waste Recycling with RFID Technology

South Korea recycles nearly all its food waste through strict rules and smart RFID bins. These bins track waste by weight, charging residents accordingly and cutting food waste by almost 24% in Seoul since 2013.

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Starts New Crest Gate Installation at Tungabhadra Reservoir by June 2026

Karnataka plans to install new crest gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir after water drops to 1,613 ft by December-end. Installation will finish by June 2026 with funding from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

December 18, 2025

Final US Pennies Fetch $16.76 Million in Record-Breaking Auction

The last US pennies made before production stopped sold for $16.76 million at auction. A rare set containing the final three cents went for $800,000, drawing huge public excitement.