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.

December 18, 2025

85-Year-Old Bavarian Outsmarts Phone Scammers Twice, Aiding Police Arrests

An 85-year-old man from Bavaria caught scammers posing as police officers demanding cash and gold. His quick action with his daughter led to arrests twice. Police warn elderly to stay alert against phone frauds.

December 18, 2025

Dr. Lajapathirai Urges Indian Knowledge in School Curriculum at Valmiki Ramayanam Event

Dr. Hanumanthu Lajapathirai, former VC of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, says school lessons must include Indian Knowledge System. He spoke at a Valmiki Ramayanam event in Vizianagaram, urging updates in education to cover heritage, philosophy, and traditional medicine.

December 18, 2025

US Announces $10 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, China Condemns Move

The Trump administration approved a $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including missiles, howitzers, and drones. China strongly condemned the deal, warning of regional instability. Taiwan thanked the US, seeing the sale as key to its defense.

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Files 12 Cases Over 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogans; 12 Arrested

In Karnataka, 12 cases have been filed against those shouting 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans in the past two-and-a-half years. The state arrested 12 people and filed chargesheets in five cases, says Home Minister G. Parameshwara.

December 18, 2025

DGCA Safety Audits Show Hyderabad Airport Clear, Minor Lapse Found at Delhi Airport

DGCA inspected five top airports including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Patna. No major safety issues found at Hyderabad’s RGIA, but a procedural slip occurred during engine maintenance in Delhi. All findings are resolved after corrective actions, the government reports.

December 18, 2025

Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival Begins at Srirangam Temple from Dec 19 with Grand Rituals and Security

The 22-day Vaikunta Ekadasi festival starts at Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple on December 19. The event features special processions, opening of Paramapadhavaasal on Dec 30, and tight security as thousands of devotees attend.

December 18, 2025

UAE Forms National Media Authority to Unite and Strengthen Media Oversight

UAE has launched the National Media Authority, merging three media bodies to improve coordination, set standards, and boost global media presence.

December 18, 2025

CPI-M protests Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill in Kalaburagi

CPI-M in Kalaburagi protests against Centre’s plan to scrap MGNREGA and introduce VB-G RAM G Bill. They warn it weakens rural job security and hurts farmers and workers.