December 17, 2025

Bondi Beach Gunman Sajid Akram Hailed from Hyderabad, Family Unaware of Radicalisation

Sajid Akram, accused in the Bondi beach shooting, was from Hyderabad, India. Police say his family knew nothing about his radical mindset. He had lived in Australia since 1998 and traveled to the Philippines before the attack.

December 17, 2025

Congress to Move No-Confidence Motion Against BJP in Haryana Assembly

Ahead of Haryana Assembly's Winter Session from December 18, Congress announces a no-confidence motion against BJP, accusing it of electoral fraud. Issues like pollution, drug abuse, and SYL canal will be raised in the session.

December 17, 2025

Telangana High Court Clears Property Auction in ₹516 Crore DFI Deposit Fraud Case

Telangana High Court has approved auction of properties linked to ₹516 crore deposit fraud by Dhanwantari Foundation International. Nearly 4,000 victims, many senior citizens, may get relief soon.

December 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Claims Thirupparankundram Hill Summit Belongs to Dargah; Dispute Over Deepam Lighting

The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board told Madras High Court that the 1920 judgment shows Thirupparankundram hill summit and stone pillar belong to a dargah. The court continues to hear appeals against a temple order to light the Karthigai Deepam at the deepathoon.

December 17, 2025

PIL in Delhi HC Demands 4x Compensation from Indigo for Flight Chaos

A PIL in Delhi High Court seeks four times compensation for passengers affected by Indigo's flight cancellations in Nov-Dec. It also calls for a probe into DGCA's role and legal action against Indigo.

December 17, 2025

Gunshots Spark Tension in Manipur’s Bishnupur Near Kuki-Zo Area

Gunshots rang out on December 16 night in Manipur’s Bishnupur district near Churachandpur, reviving fears in the conflict-hit state. The incident came just a day after 389 displaced persons returned home after 31 months. Authorities are checking for casualties amid ongoing ethnic tensions.

December 17, 2025

EU to Regulate Short-Term Rentals and Tackle Housing Crisis by 2026

The European Commission plans rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb and aims to ease the housing crisis by curbing speculation and boosting affordable homes across the EU by 2026.

December 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu Sees 611 New Oil Outlets by Oct 2025 Despite Urban Petrol Bunk Shutdowns

Tamil Nadu's oil sector grows with 611 new retail outlets launched till October 2025. Highways get more fuel points while urban petrol bunks close due to real estate demand and rising costs.

December 17, 2025

2025 U.S. National Security Strategy Shifts Focus on India From Partner to Pawn

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy marks a shift in Washington's approach to India. Once a vital partner for global strength, India is now seen mainly as a tool to balance China, signaling a more inward-looking and cautious U.S. stance.

December 17, 2025

Kerala Human Rights Commission Asks KSRTC to Fix Employee Issues Fast

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has asked KSRTC to quickly resolve employee problems that don’t cost much. The move follows complaints of stress, poor work conditions, and unpaid benefits from transport workers.