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.
Delhi-NCR Imposes Strict Stage IV Air Pollution Curbs; 50% Work From Home Made Mandatory
Delhi-NCR hits severe air pollution with 'very poor' AQI of 358. Stage IV GRAP restrictions start: 50% offices work from home, vehicle controls, and construction bans.
Bareilly Closes Schools Up To Class 8 For 3 Days Amid Dense Fog and Cold Wave
Bareilly district orders closure of schools from Classes 1 to 8 till December 20 due to thick fog and cold wave. Authorities warn of strict action against violations but allow exams as scheduled.
Kuki Group Warns Transgender Activist Against Visiting Kangpokpi amid Manipur Ethnic Clashes
A Kuki tribal group warned transgender activist Malem Thongam against cycling through Kangpokpi district in Manipur. She has cycled 2,300 km for peace but faces opposition in this Kuki-majority area amid ongoing ethnic violence.
NSW Plans Protest Ban After Bondi Attack Sparks Division Over Antisemitism
New South Wales plans to ban protests during terrorism alerts after the Bondi antisemitic attack. The move splits Jewish and pro-Palestine groups amid rising tension.
Mumbai Police Seize Lamborghini for Speeding at 252 kmph on Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Mumbai police seized a Lamborghini after its driver was caught driving at 252 kmph on Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The driver sped past vehicles, breaking the 80 kmph speed limit, and police have filed a case.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Reply on VB-G RAM-G Bill as Lok Sabha Debates Air Pollution and Passes Nuclear Energy Bill
On December 18, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will respond on the VB-G RAM-G Bill in Lok Sabha. The house will also focus on Delhi NCR air pollution and discuss other key legislative matters including the nuclear energy and insurance bills.
Thrissur Police Book Martin Antony for Revealing Survivor's Name in Viral Video
Martin Antony, convicted in the Kerala actor rape case, faces fresh charges for sharing a video revealing the survivor's name. The Thrissur Cyber Police have filed a case following a complaint to the Chief Minister.
Three Maoists Killed in Sukma Encounter, Including a Woman
Security forces killed three Maoists, including one woman, in a gunfight in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The clash occurred during a search operation on December 18, 2025.
NSW Police Officers Face Dismissal Over Unlawful Arrest and Fabricated Evidence
NSW police unlawfully arrested a man, choked him, made offensive remarks, and deleted his recording. An investigation by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission found serious misconduct and recommended dismissal and criminal charges.
Dec 18, 2025