December 13, 2025

2,400 Tamil Nadu Contract Staff Demand Permanent Jobs; TANSACS Denies Provision

Around 2,400 contract workers at Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society seek permanent employment. TANSACS says rules prevent regularisation under NACO guidelines. Protests will continue.

December 13, 2025

UDF Makes Strong Comeback in Kochi Corporation Elections, Leading in 45 of 76 Seats

After five years, UDF is set to regain power in Kochi Corporation with a lead in 45 seats. LDF trails at 20 seats, BJP at 6, and independents at 5. Key battles in traditional strongholds see surprising wins.

December 13, 2025

Historic Iron Scow Wreck Shifts Downstream at Niagara Falls, Slowly Breaking Apart

The 107-year-old Iron Scow wreck at Niagara Falls has moved downstream and is breaking apart. It once nearly cost two men their lives. This iconic wreck now shows signs of erosion and slow decline.

December 13, 2025

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe, Stage 3 GRAP Imposed Immediately

Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘severe’ on December 13, 2025, triggering Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan. Construction banned and classes shifted to hybrid in parts of NCR.

December 13, 2025

NGT Halts Tree Cutting in Nashik Till 2026 Over Kumbh Mela Plan

The National Green Tribunal has stopped tree cutting in Nashik’s Tapovan till January 15, 2026. This comes after concerns about missing environmental checks for Kumbh Mela 2027 projects.

December 13, 2025

UDF Poised for Strong Comeback in Thrissur Corporation, Defying Suresh Gopi Wave

The United Democratic Front is set for a clear win in Thrissur Corporation local polls 2025. UDF leads in 33 divisions, overshadowing LDF, NDA, and the much-touted Suresh Gopi effect.

December 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Files Review Petition in Supreme Court Against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam Project

Tamil Nadu challenges Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam in Supreme Court. The state warns of harm to Cauvery delta farmers and demands legal action to protect water rights.

December 13, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy CM dismisses goat release plan to keep leopards away

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar joked that releasing goats to keep leopards away from villages may only feed big cats and villagers alike. Leopards number nearly 2,000 in the state, prompting calls for better wildlife management.

December 13, 2025

27 European Nations Push to Rethink Human Rights Laws, Citing Migration Concerns

Twenty-seven European countries have urged changes to post-WWII human rights laws, saying these laws hinder migration control. Europe's top human rights official warns this may create a 'hierarchy of people' and hurt protections.

December 13, 2025

Bombay High Court Bars Three Firms From Using 'Fedex' Name Over Trademark Clash

Bombay High Court orders three financial companies to stop using 'Fedex' in their names. The court says it infringes on the global courier FedEx's trademark and will cause harm if allowed to continue.