December 7, 2025

Olympic Flame Arrives in Rome Ahead of Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame has reached Rome, kickstarting the excitement for the upcoming Winter Olympics. This marks a key moment as the games draw near.

December 7, 2025

Marginalised Communities Demand Easier Electoral Roll Rules in West Bengal

Marginalised communities in West Bengal urge state election officials to simplify voter roll rules. They fear 30 to 40 lakh people may lose voting rights due to lack of ID documents during Special Intensive Revision.

December 7, 2025

US National Park Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth, Adds Flag Day

The US National Park Service will stop free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from 2026. Instead, Flag Day, President Trump's birthday, is added as a free day. US residents keep some free days while foreign visitors face new fees.

December 7, 2025

Ex-Delhi High Court Judge Justice Muralidhar Leads UN Probe on Palestine Conflict

Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, known for convicting Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 Sikh riots case, now heads a UN commission investigating human rights violations in Palestine. With a record of bold judgments against crimes against humanity in India, he is set to expose abuses amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

December 7, 2025

Senator Ruben Gallego Questions H-1B Visa Use, Urges Trump Admin on American Job Protection

Senator Ruben Gallego warns that American tech workers are losing jobs to H-1B visa holders. He demands the Trump administration ensure companies prioritize US workers, citing rising youth unemployment and financial struggles.

December 7, 2025

Dilapidated Govt Polytechnic Building in Nellore Puts 180 Women Students at Risk

The 40-year-old Government Polytechnic for Women in Nellore is in poor shape, endangering 180 students. Officials seek Rs 9.40 crore for repairs but budget limits halt action. Parents and principal urge quick renovation to ensure student safety and better facilities.

December 7, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s; Teens Outsmart the Law in Minutes

Australia's new law banning under-16s from social media is live. But teens like 13-year-old Isobel easily bypass the age checks, sparking doubts on the ban's success and online safety.

December 7, 2025

Ex-IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma Sentenced to 5 Years for Money Laundering in Land Scam

A special court in Ahmedabad convicted ex-IAS officer Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma of money laundering. He was sentenced to five years in jail for illegal land allotment to Welspun India and channeling kickbacks through his wife.

December 7, 2025

Australia Refuses Passports to Citizens in Syria's Militarised Roj Camp, US Calls for Repatriation

Around 40 Australians, mostly children, remain trapped in Syria’s Roj camp under growing military control. Australia won’t issue passports, blocking US-led efforts to bring them home. The US warns camps are breeding grounds for ISIS revival and urges repatriation.

December 7, 2025

CMC Holds Torch Rally to Celebrate 125 Years of Service in Vellore

Christian Medical College's staff and students held a torch rally in Vellore to celebrate 125 years of compassionate service. 125 volunteers participated, lighting a cauldron symbolizing their dedication to healthcare.