December 17, 2025

CAG Flags Major Gaps and Corruption in Karnataka's Disaster Management System

The CAG report exposes serious flaws and corruption in Karnataka's disaster management from 2017-2023. Key issues include understaffed teams, faulty weather equipment, misuse of funds, and poor flood and drought preparation.

December 17, 2025

Warner Bros Picks Netflix’s $72bn Deal Over Paramount’s $108bn Bid

Warner Bros Discovery told shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn bid. Instead, the board backs Netflix’s $72bn offer for its film and streaming units. Netflix’s clearer funding and lower regulatory risk persuaded Warner Bros. The takeover fight for this Hollywood giant continues.

December 17, 2025

Bengaluru Street Vendors Still Face Harassment Despite BBMP Split, Say Union

The Karnataka street vendors union claims harassment continues in Bengaluru despite BBMP’s split into five corporations. Key documents and protections under the 2014 Act remain unissued. Vendors demand urgent action or threaten protests.

December 17, 2025

Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuelan Oil, Raising Global Market Concerns

Donald Trump has ordered a full blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating tensions with Maduro’s government. The US military presence in the region grows as oil prices jump globally.

December 17, 2025

NREGA Groups Reject VB-G RAM G Bill, Warn of Job Loss and Rights Rollback

Several people’s and agricultural rights bodies demand the withdrawal of the new VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it a setback to workers’ rights won under MNREGA. They warn of job losses, increased state costs, and more central control fueled by digital surveillance.

December 17, 2025

SPSR Nellore Speeds Up Land Acquisition for 11 Industries Including BPCL Refinery

SPSR Nellore district is actively acquiring land for 11 major industries. Nearly 3,200 acres out of 6,000 for BPCL refinery acquired. New jobs and industrial growth expected soon.

December 17, 2025

EU to Decide on Using €210bn Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine

EU leaders meet Thursday to decide if they will use €210bn Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine. The plan includes a €90bn loan, repayable if Russia pays reparations. Belgium opposes, fearing legal risks. Ukraine urgently needs funds to avoid bankruptcy amid stalled US aid and economic pressure.

December 17, 2025

Bondi Attack Suspects Lived Quietly in Davao City for 4 Weeks, No Proof of Terror Training

The Bondi terror suspects, Sajid and Naveed Akram, stayed mostly inside a Davao City hotel for a month, avoiding contact. Philippine officials found no evidence they trained with Islamist militant groups during their November visit.

December 17, 2025

Kerala to Finalize Anti-Ragging Law Draft in 45 Days, High Court Hearing Set for Jan 6

Kerala government will finalize the draft law to end ragging in 45 days. The Bill aims to strengthen student safety with strict anti-ragging measures. The High Court will hear the case on January 6 after a PIL filed by Kerala Legal Services Authority following a student's death.

December 17, 2025

NIA Attaches Properties of Accused in Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Case

NIA attaches two properties of Anand Kumar Singh, involved in transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud. Flat in Thane and land in Bihar seized.