December 7, 2025

Bihar to Set Up 100 Fast Track Courts and Proposes New Industrial Security Force

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced 100 Fast Track Courts to speed up 1.8 million pending cases. Industry Minister plans a Bihar Industrial Security Force to protect investors and boost business.

December 7, 2025

Chernobyl Radiation Shield Loses Safety Function After Drone Strike: UN Watchdog

The UN's nuclear watchdog says Chernobyl's protective shield lost its main safety function following a drone attack. Repairs are urgent but experts say the risk remains low.

December 7, 2025

Kerala SEC to Seek Expansion of Postal Ballots in Local Elections After 2025 Polls

Kerala's State Election Commission plans to ask the government to consider allowing more voter categories to use postal ballots in local body elections. Currently, only election officials get this facility. This move could bring changes after the 2025 local polls scheduled for December 9 and 11.

December 7, 2025

Five Thane Municipal Employees Booked for Losing Vital Town Planning File

Five employees of the Thane Municipal Corporation face charges after a critical development proposal file vanished from the Town Planning department. The missing file issue arose 18 months ago during an RTI request. The case is under probe with no arrests yet.

December 7, 2025

Nanjangud Rasabale Banana Cultivation Expands with ₹60,000 Subsidy and New Disease Controls

The GI-tagged Nanjangud Rasabale banana is growing again. Farmers get ₹60,000 subsidy to cultivate it. Efforts from scientists and horticulture officials have revived this unique banana, pushing cultivation to 80 acres and targeting more growth each year.

December 7, 2025

10 Blackbucks Die at Jamshedpur Zoo from Suspected Bacterial Infection

At least 10 blackbucks died at Tata Steel Zoological Park in Jamshedpur due to a suspected bacterial disease. Testing is ongoing to confirm the cause.

December 7, 2025

Man Acquitted After 8 Years in Jail in Mumbai Sexual Assault Case Due to Scanty Evidence

A 56-year-old man in Mumbai spent eight years in prison before a court acquitted him, citing scanty evidence and contradictions in the victim’s testimony in a 2017 sexual assault case under the POCSO Act.

December 7, 2025

Winter Migrant Birds Flock to Nilgiris with Rare New Visitors Spotted

Nilgiris see a surge in winter migrant birds, including rare Grey-necked and Black-headed Buntings. Bird-watchers also note more birds of prey like Steppe Eagle this year.

December 7, 2025

Fire Destroys 10 Fishing Boats at Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam

A fierce fire broke out early Sunday in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam, destroying 10 traditional fishing boats. Rescue teams and locals acted swiftly to save eight more boats. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

December 7, 2025

India's Renewable Ministry Clarifies No Halt on Solar Project Financing Amid Oversupply

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy denied issuing any pause on funding new solar projects. The Ministry urges cautious lending due to oversupply. Solar firms worry about impact on manufacturing and imports. India's solar module capacity is set to grow strongly despite export troubles.