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

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.

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

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.

Maharashtra Deputy CM dismisses goat release plan to keep leopards away

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Bombay High Court Strikes Down Maharashtra Govt’s Appointment of Collector as Shingnapur Trust Administrator

December 13, 2025

Bombay High Court Strikes Down Maharashtra Govt’s Appointment of Collector as Shingnapur Trust Administrator

Bombay High Court's Aurangabad Bench ruled Maharashtra government's move to appoint the Ahilyanagar Collector as Shingnapur Trust Administrator illegal and beyond legal scope. The court quashed official orders and restored trustees' control, ordering property handover within seven days.

Kerala Local Body Poll Results 2025 Declared Today; Counting Underway

December 13, 2025

Kerala Local Body Poll Results 2025 Declared Today; Counting Underway

Counting of votes for Kerala's 2025 local body polls began today at 244 centers. Over 2 crore voters participated, and results will impact the 2026 Assembly elections.

West Bengal Governor demands report on expensive Messi tickets in Kolkata

December 13, 2025

West Bengal Governor demands report on expensive Messi tickets in Kolkata

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has asked the state government why football fans in Kolkata could not afford Messi’s event tickets. He wants to know the government's role in the pricey arrangements during Messi's GOAT India Tour.

UDF Leads Strongly in Ernakulam During Kerala Local Body Polls Counting

December 13, 2025

UDF Leads Strongly in Ernakulam During Kerala Local Body Polls Counting

In Kerala's 2025 local body elections, UDF holds a clear lead in Ernakulam district. Counting shows UDF ahead in panchayats, Kochi Corporation, and key municipalities.

Delhi's Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Level with AQI at 397 on December 13, 2025

December 13, 2025

Delhi's Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Level with AQI at 397 on December 13, 2025

Delhi woke up under a thick smog with AQI hitting 397, almost 'severe'. Twenty-one stations recorded levels above 400, showing dangerous pollution.