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

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

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

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.
APSRTC Promotes Advance Bus Ticket Booking on WhatsApp

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.
Heartbreaking Gaza War Photos by UN Medic Exhibit in Kozhikode

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

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.
Thrissur Study Finds Only 20% Drivers Stop for Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings

December 16, 2025

Thrissur Study Finds Only 20% Drivers Stop for Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings

A study by St. Thomas College volunteers reveals only 20% of drivers stop at zebra crossings in Thrissur. The Safe Road Happy Road project plans road improvements and safety training to change this.
Henry Farny Painting Worth $300,000 Shock Owner on Antiques Roadshow

December 16, 2025

Henry Farny Painting Worth $300,000 Shock Owner on Antiques Roadshow

A modest family painting was valued at $200,000-$300,000 on Antiques Roadshow. The owner was stunned to learn it was a rare Henry Farny original depicting Native Americans. The emotional appraisal touched viewers worldwide.
Andhra Pradesh Plans Public Use for Rushikonda Buildings, Eyes Revenue Generation

December 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Plans Public Use for Rushikonda Buildings, Eyes Revenue Generation

Andhra Pradesh ministers plan to reuse lavish Rushikonda buildings built by YSRCP. Public wants hotels, museums, or wellness centers. Revenue options are being explored.
878 Infiltrators Caught at India-Myanmar Border in Two Years, Fencing Progress Revealed

December 16, 2025

878 Infiltrators Caught at India-Myanmar Border in Two Years, Fencing Progress Revealed

The Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 878 infiltrators were caught along the India-Myanmar border in two years. Just 9.2 km of 1,643 km border fenced. Bangladesh and India-Pakistan border fencing updates also shared in Lok Sabha.

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