December 4, 2025

Kakkanad Election Office Readies EVMs and Staff for Local Body Polls on December 7

With polls less than a week away, Kakkanad's election office has commissioned EVMs and trained over 12,000 polling staff. Officials are working nonstop to complete preparations before December 7 voting.

December 4, 2025

US AI Firm Assures IIT Delhi Students of H-1B Sponsorship Despite High Fees

San Francisco's AI company Metaview told IIT Delhi students it won’t hesitate to pay the $100,000 H-1B visa fee set by the Trump administration. The firm values talent over cost and plans more H-1B petitions in the next lottery. Metaview’s co-founder called the visa fee a ‘rounding error’ compared to team value.

December 4, 2025

Delaware Man Arrested After Police Find Firearms, Attack Plan on University

Luqmaan Khan, 25, was arrested after police found guns, ammo, tactical gear, and handwritten plans targeting the University of Delaware Police. He resisted arrest and faces multiple charges.

December 4, 2025

Australia Pledges $95m More Military Aid to Ukraine, Tightens Sanctions on Russia

Australia announces an additional $95 million military support package for Ukraine and strengthens sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet. This raises total Australian aid to over $1.7 billion since the war began.

December 4, 2025

No Change in Kerala’s Foodgrain Supply Under AAY Despite Poverty-Free Claim

Kerala will keep receiving the same amount of foodgrains under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana even after the state declared itself free from extreme poverty. The Centre says extreme poverty is not a factor in AAY eligibility. NITI Aayog reports show significant poverty decline in Kerala and India overall.

December 4, 2025

GRP Head Constable Suspended for Assaulting Disabled Man at Nagda Station

A GRP head constable was suspended for beating a physically disabled man sitting on a platform floor at Nagda Junction, Madhya Pradesh. The incident was caught on video and sparked action from railway authorities.

December 4, 2025

Madurai Police Stop Protesters from Lighting Karthigai Deepam Amid Court Orders and Tensions

Madurai police imposed Section 144 in Tirupparankundram, preventing Hindu protesters from lighting the Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the hill, despite a High Court order. Tensions rose as activists demanded access, but police blocked entry citing law and order. The lamp was lit as usual near the Subramaniaswamy Temple.

December 4, 2025

Kenyan Report Alleges Sexual Abuse and Environmental Harm by British Army in Kenya

Kenyan parliament reports British Army Troops at Batuk base involved in sexual abuse, human rights violations, and environmental damage. Inquiry reveals failures in justice and calls for accountability.

December 4, 2025

Centre Demands States Meet Conditions to Release Samagra Shiksha Funds, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said states must satisfy scheme conditions to receive Samagra Shiksha funds. Pending dues worth ₹1,160.52 crore were highlighted. Tamil Nadu’s dues remain on hold, with calls for talks between State and Centre.

December 4, 2025

Indian Navy Stuns with Navy Day Demo Featuring INS Vikrant and Jets at Thiruvananthapuram

The Indian Navy wowed crowds with a thrilling Navy Day operational demo at Shanghumughom Beach, showcasing warships, the INS Vikrant, fighter jets, helicopters, and submarines.