December 8, 2025

NIMS Nursing Union Starts Black Badge Protest Over Staff Issues and Pay

The NIMS Nursing Union launched a black badge protest demanding better pay, workload relief, and job security. The union says previous requests were ignored and vows to continue peaceful protests until changes are made.

December 8, 2025

Goa Police Set to Arrest Birch Nightclub Owners After Deadly Fire; Three Officials Suspended

After a deadly fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa killed 25 and injured six, police are moving fast. Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra face arrest. A manager is held, and three officials are suspended amid investigations.

December 8, 2025

Farmers Protest Across Punjab Against Electricity Amendment and Seed Bills 2025

Farmers in Punjab, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, staged protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 and Seed Bill 2025, demanding their repeal. The protests saw bill burnings and widespread participation across several districts.

December 8, 2025

Mandya DC Pushes for Mixed Cropping, Corrects Crop Data, and Speeds Birth-Death Registration

Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar calls for mixed cropping to boost yields, fixes crop cutting rates, and urges timely birth and death registration with legal action on delays.

December 8, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Sees Low Attendance on Winter Session Day One in Belagavi

The Karnataka Assembly's winter session started with just 100-110 members present out of 224. The House adjourned after half a day on December 8 during homage to late leaders. Attendance may improve on December 9 as full business begins.