December 4, 2025

GHMC Prepares Larger Budget After Big Merger, Sets Ward Delimitation by Dec 27

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is ready with budget proposals for its expanded area of nearly 2,000 sq km. Ward delimitation notification is expected soon. Final approval may come by January.

December 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Govt Considers Renewing Lease for Free Spinal Rehab Centre in Tiruvannamalai

The Tamil Nadu government is set to renew the lease of the Soulfree Inspire Centre, the only free spinal rehabilitation centre in Tiruvannamalai, for three more years. The lease expired on December 3, causing concern among patients and advocates. The centre supports 50 disabled patients with treatment by 50 specialists.

December 4, 2025

Supreme Court Questions Assam Immigration Rule Allowing Refugees Till 2024

The Supreme Court asked the Centre for a reply on a challenge to a rule letting religious minorities from neighboring countries stay in Assam without valid documents until 2024, citing a breach of the Assam Accord and Citizenship Act.

December 4, 2025

Karnataka Govt Drops 1,777 Acres Land Acquisition in Devanahalli for Aerospace Park

Karnataka Cabinet cancels plan to acquire 1,777 acres of farmland in Devanahalli. The decision ends farmers' 1,198-day protest and honours CM Siddaramaiah's assurance.

December 4, 2025

Blue-collar Workers Demand Strong Gas Reservation Plan from Albanese Government

The Albanese government plans a new gas reservation scheme to fight rising prices. Workers and manufacturers warn this must cover existing gas projects to be effective.