December 18, 2025

US Embassy Warns Against Travel Near Thailand-Cambodia Border After Fighting Resumes

The US embassy has warned its citizens to stay 50 km away from the Thailand-Cambodia border. Fighting flared again after a failed Trump peace deal. Both sides report heavy cross-border fire and violence remains unpredictable.

December 18, 2025

Oscars to Stream on YouTube from 2029, Ending ABC TV Run

The Academy Awards will move from ABC to YouTube starting 2029. This digital shift aims to reach global audiences where they watch most. The Oscars will live stream free worldwide, marking the first time the show is mainly online.

December 18, 2025

Bihar Men Asked to Return ₹10,000 Mistakenly Sent Under Women’s Scheme; Questions Raised

Bihar govt sends notices to men who wrongly got ₹10,000 under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Some say money spent on festivals, others demand their votes back. Probe ordered after Opposition alleges cash transfer was a vote-buying attempt.

December 18, 2025

Kerala Cabinet Adds Balija and Related Communities to State OBC List

Kerala Cabinet approves inclusion of Balija, Kavarai, Gavara and related groups in State OBC list. The change follows Kerala State Commission's recommendation.

December 18, 2025

Telangana Rising Summit Unveils Vision 2047 and ₹5.75 Lakh Crore Investment Push

The Telangana Rising Summit marked a big step for Revanth Reddy’s government with the Telangana Vision 2047 launch and huge investment deals worth ₹5.75 lakh crore, promising major economic growth by 2047.

December 18, 2025

Madras HC directs strict voter aid for disabled and elderly in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu and Puducherry governments along with the Election Commission to ensure full implementation of 2023 guidelines helping disabled and senior voters. Permanent ramps and priority voting must be in place. A compliance report is due by January 2026.

December 18, 2025

Bodies of Two Indians Killed in Russia-Ukraine War Arrive in Delhi; 59 Missing

Two Indians forced into the Russian Army died in the Ukraine war. Their bodies arrived in Delhi on December 17. At least 59 others remain missing. Families had warned the government and protested for help.

December 18, 2025

Spain to Open Climate Shelters in Public Buildings to Combat Intense Heat

Spain will set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to protect people from extreme heat. PM Pedro Sanchez announced the plan ahead of next summer, targeting the hardest-hit areas with government funding.

December 18, 2025

Canada’s Population Declines 0.2% as Crackdown on International Students Hits Hard

Canada's population dropped by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2023, marking one of its largest declines ever. The fall is linked to a sharp cut in international student permits, a key shift in immigration policy aimed at reducing non-permanent residents by 2027.

December 18, 2025

Oscars to Stream Exclusively on YouTube from 2029, Ending ABC Run

The Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube in 2029 under a new multi-year global deal. The show will be free to watch live and online until 2033.