Violent Clash Rocks Ludhiana Central Jail; Superintendent Injured

December 17, 2025

Violent Clash Rocks Ludhiana Central Jail; Superintendent Injured

A violent clash at Ludhiana Central Jail injured the superintendent and police. Around 200 inmates attacked officers. The situation is now under control as police investigate.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger Honored in Emotional Funeral After Bondi Terror Attack

December 17, 2025

Rabbi Eli Schlanger Honored in Emotional Funeral After Bondi Terror Attack

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a key organiser of the Bondi Hanukah event, was remembered as more than a rabbi at his funeral. Friends, family, and leaders paid tribute to the 41-year-old who died in the terror attack.

ED raids fake Manipur ‘Chief Minister’ in ₹57 crore money laundering case

December 17, 2025

ED raids fake Manipur ‘Chief Minister’ in ₹57 crore money laundering case

ED searched five places in Imphal linked to Yambem Biren and Narengbam Samarjit over a ₹57.36 crore money laundering probe. They posed as Manipur State Council leaders and claimed state independence in 2019, stirring sedition charges.

Sydney’s Avner’s Bakery Closes Permanently After Bondi Terror Attack Over Safety Fears

December 17, 2025

Sydney’s Avner’s Bakery Closes Permanently After Bondi Terror Attack Over Safety Fears

Famous Sydney bakery Avner’s, run by chef Ed Halmagyi, has closed forever following the Bondi terror attack. Rising antisemitic threats made the place unsafe for staff and customers.

Kerala Forest Dept to Tranquillize Tiger Spotted in Wayanad Farmland

December 17, 2025

Kerala Forest Dept to Tranquillize Tiger Spotted in Wayanad Farmland

Kerala Forest Department has started efforts to tranquillize a tiger seen near farmland in Wayanad. Safety orders and school closures are in effect as officials act swiftly.

Bondi Gunman Charged with 15 Murders in Terror Attack on Jewish Event

December 17, 2025

Bondi Gunman Charged with 15 Murders in Terror Attack on Jewish Event

Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 murders, after Sydney's Bondi Beach mass shooting targeting Jewish Hanukkah event. His father was killed in the attack, labelled terrorist by police.

Lok Sabha to Debate VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Bills; 100% FDI in Insurance Passed

December 17, 2025

Lok Sabha to Debate VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Bills; 100% FDI in Insurance Passed

Lok Sabha will discuss two major bills on December 17, 2025: the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill and the SHANTI Bill. On December 16, the House approved raising FDI in insurance to 100%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this move will boost competition and make insurance affordable nationwide by 2047.

Cyberabad Traffic Police Issue 43,676 Challans Through WhatsApp in 2025

December 17, 2025

Cyberabad Traffic Police Issue 43,676 Challans Through WhatsApp in 2025

Cyberabad traffic police used WhatsApp to book 43,676 challans from citizen reports in 2025, collecting over ₹2.52 crore. Wrong parking and helmet violations topped the list.

Karnataka Faces New Challenge in Female Foeticide with Portable Ultrasound Devices

December 17, 2025

Karnataka Faces New Challenge in Female Foeticide with Portable Ultrasound Devices

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says portable ultrasound machines make illegal sex determination harder to track. Authorities are working to tackle female foeticide despite these technological hurdles.

Security Guard Injured in Shooting at BJP Candidate's Office in Ambernath, Maharashtra

December 17, 2025

Security Guard Injured in Shooting at BJP Candidate's Office in Ambernath, Maharashtra

A security guard was hurt when gunmen fired shots at a BJP candidate's office in Ambernath, Maharashtra, just days before local polls. Police are investigating and have increased security.