December 16, 2025

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav Slams Jagan Mohan Reddy's Signature Campaign on Medical Colleges PPP Model

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav accused YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of faking signatures in a campaign against the PPP model for medical colleges. He defends the model, saying it ensures development without privatisation and is backed by national bodies.

December 16, 2025

DR Congo Rebels Agree to Leave Uvira After US Request to Boost Peace Talks

Rebel fighters in DR Congo will withdraw from Uvira city at the US's request. This move supports a peace process despite ongoing conflict and international tensions.

December 16, 2025

Kerala HC Stays Case Against K.P. Sasikala Over Alleged Provocative Speech

Kerala High Court has paused all legal action against Hindu Aikya Vedi leader K.P. Sasikala for three months. She faces charges under Section 153 IPC for a speech in Malappuram. Sasikala claims no call for violence was made and questions the grounds of the FIR.

December 16, 2025

EU Cuts 2035 Car Emissions Target, Allows Hybrids and Combustion Engines

The EU has softened its 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars to 90% zero emissions, letting hybrids and combustion engines stay longer. New rules aim to support the car industry and green goals.

December 16, 2025

Equinor slapped with £53m fine for Norway refinery oil spills and gas leaks

Norway's Equinor is hit with a record £53m penalty over long-term pollution at its Mongstad refinery. The oil giant faces charges of poor maintenance causing serious gas leaks and oil spills.

December 16, 2025

EU Cuts Corporate Due Diligence Rules, Sparking Outrage from Green Groups

The EU has slashed rules on companies' responsibility for social and environmental harms. Only big firms need to report now. Green groups call it a betrayal.

December 16, 2025

BWSSB Uses Robots to Fix Sewers Without Digging, Saves Lakhs and Eases Public Trouble

Bangalore's BWSSB is using robots to inspect sewers underground, avoiding digging at 38 sites and saving lakhs. The tech also prevents roadblocks and traffic jams, improving safety and cutting costs.

December 16, 2025

APSRTC Promotes Advance Bus Ticket Booking on WhatsApp

APSRTC pushes its WhatsApp ticket booking service 'Mana Mitra' at 95523 00009 with banners, stickers, and announcements to boost public use.

December 16, 2025

Heartbreaking Gaza War Photos by UN Medic Exhibit in Kozhikode

Striking images from Gaza's destroyed Khan Younis captured by UN medical leader S.S. Santhosh Kumar are on display in Kozhikode. The photo exhibit reveals the grave toll of war on civilians and city life. The show runs till December 22.

December 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh HC Urges TTD to Use AI for Counting Offerings to Stop Theft

Justice Ramakrishna Prasad of Andhra Pradesh High Court wants TTD to mechanize currency counting and use AI-enabled CCTV to stop Parakamani thefts. The move aims to cut human error and secure public donations.