Tamil Nadu Sees 180% Rise in Organ Transplants, But Heart and Lung Utilisation Lags

December 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu Sees 180% Rise in Organ Transplants, But Heart and Lung Utilisation Lags

Organ transplants in Tamil Nadu jumped from 280 to 785 between 2021 and 2025. Kidney and liver transplants dominate at 80%-90% utilisation. Heart and lung transplants lag due to limited preservation and logistical issues, with only 27% hearts and 18% lungs utilised in 2025.

Studio Saar Builds India's Greenest PCB Factory to Boost Domestic Electronics Manufacturing

December 18, 2025

Studio Saar Builds India's Greenest PCB Factory to Boost Domestic Electronics Manufacturing

Studio Saar is creating India's most sustainable printed circuit board factory in Madhya Pradesh. The project will reuse 95% of water and rewild eight acres with native plants. Set to finish in 2026, it aims to supply 30% of India’s PCB needs and cut carbon waste in electronics manufacturing.

AAP Sweeps Punjab Zila Parishad Polls, Leading in Panchayat Samiti Zones

December 18, 2025

AAP Sweeps Punjab Zila Parishad Polls, Leading in Panchayat Samiti Zones

AAP dominates Punjab's rural elections, winning over 70% seats in zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Arvind Kejriwal claims strong public support; Congress alleges poll rigging.

Meghalaya MP Highlights Drug Smuggling Rise After NGT Coal Mining Ban

December 18, 2025

Meghalaya MP Highlights Drug Smuggling Rise After NGT Coal Mining Ban

Meghalaya MP Dr. Kharlukhi urges the Centre to speed up scientific mining in the state. He warns the coal mining ban has hurt families and fueled drug smuggling in old mining zones.

Bomb Threats Evacuate Mumbai Courts, Including Bombay High Court

December 18, 2025

Bomb Threats Evacuate Mumbai Courts, Including Bombay High Court

Bomb threats hit Mumbai courts and banks on December 18, 2025. Authorities evacuated buildings and checked security. All cleared safe. Court sessions paused then resumed.

NSW Aims to Ban Recreational Hunting as Reason for Gun Ownership After Bondi Massacre

December 18, 2025

NSW Aims to Ban Recreational Hunting as Reason for Gun Ownership After Bondi Massacre

Following the Bondi massacre, NSW plans strict new gun laws, including ending recreational hunting as a reason for owning guns. The move aims to cut down over 1.1 million firearms in the state.

Supreme Court to Review Delhi's Stray Dog Rules Amid Inhumanity Claims

December 18, 2025

Supreme Court to Review Delhi's Stray Dog Rules Amid Inhumanity Claims

The Supreme Court will play a video questioning 'what is humanity' in the next hearing of the Delhi stray dog case. It responds to concerns over inhuman treatment by authorities amid rising dog bite incidents.

AI-Fueled Misinformation Floods Social Media After Bondi Beach Attack

December 18, 2025

AI-Fueled Misinformation Floods Social Media After Bondi Beach Attack

After the Bondi beach terror attack that killed 15, AI-powered fake news and deepfakes spread quickly on social media, obscuring facts and fueling false claims about the event and people involved.

Stl’eluqum the Steller Sea Lion Freed from Deathly Rope in Cowichan Bay

December 18, 2025

Stl’eluqum the Steller Sea Lion Freed from Deathly Rope in Cowichan Bay

A female 330-pound Steller sea lion, entangled in a tight orange rope around her neck, was rescued in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia. After weeks of searching, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society team, aided by the Cowichan Tribes, sedated and freed her just in time. Named Stl’eluqum, meaning “fierce,” she was treated and safely released.

Karnataka Minister Unveils Statue of Veteran Leader B. Shankaranand in Belagavi

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Minister Unveils Statue of Veteran Leader B. Shankaranand in Belagavi

PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi unveiled a bronze statue of B. Shankaranand, a veteran Dalit leader and former Union Minister, in Belagavi. The statue honors Shankaranand’s lasting impact on politics and development in northern Karnataka.