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.

December 8, 2025

Brazil Warns US Attack on Venezuela Could Spark Vietnam-Style War in South America

Brazil's top foreign adviser to President Lula warns that a US invasion of Venezuela might lead to a Vietnam-style conflict spreading across South America. He calls the US closure of Venezuelan airspace 'an act of war' and fears worsening crisis.

December 8, 2025

Deadly Clashes on Thai-Cambodia Border Force Thousands to Flee

Fresh border fights between Thailand and Cambodia killed at least five people and made thousands run away. Schools in the area closed for safety. Both sides blame each other for starting the violence amid a long-standing border dispute.

December 8, 2025

Meitei MLA Visits Kuki Relief Camp Amid Manipur Violence, Calls for Peace

For the first time since 2023 ethnic violence, Meitei MLA Yumnam Joykumar Singh visited a Kuki relief camp in Ukhrul. He urged harmony and peaceful coexistence ahead of Christmas, asking elders to think about children’s future.

December 8, 2025

ECI Appoints Five IAS Officers as Special Roll Observers in West Bengal for Electoral Roll Check

The Election Commission of India named five senior IAS officers as Special Roll Observers in West Bengal. They will supervise the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls to ensure transparency and compliance with EC guidelines.