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.

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.