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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 18, 2025

India Eases E-Visa Process for Foreign Experts in Manufacturing

India has simplified the e-visa process for foreign engineers and experts. Indian firms can now quickly invite specialists needed for machinery installation, quality checks, and training through the new EB-4 visa and online sponsorship system.

December 18, 2025

TVK Leader Vijay to Address 35,000 People at Vijayamangalam Rally with Tight Security

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay will speak to 35,000 at a campaign rally near Vijayamangalam toll plaza on Dec 18. Strong security and 72 galleries set up to control the crowd.