December 13, 2025

Congress Beats Rebel Leader Gopinathan But Lacks Majority in Peringottukurissi Panchayat

The Congress won against dissident leader A.V. Gopinathan in Peringottukurissi but lost several seats to IDF-LDF alliance. The Congress holds 7 of 18 seats, short of a majority.

December 13, 2025

UDF Sweeps Kollam Corporation, Ending 25 Years of LDF Rule in 2025 Local Elections

In a stunning twist, UDF won 27 out of 56 seats in Kollam Corporation, ending 25 years of LDF dominance. LDF fell to 16 seats, while NDA doubled to 12 seats, reshaping Kollam's political scene.

December 13, 2025

US 2025 Travel Ban Blocks Iranian Postdoc at Harvard, Thousands Affected

The 2025 US travel ban stopped Iranian scientist Delaram Pouyabahar from taking a Harvard postdoc. The ban cuts all visas for 19 countries including Iran, blocking thousands of students and researchers.

December 13, 2025

Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections Phase 2 on Dec 14: 57.22 Lakh Voters to Choose Leaders

The second phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections is on December 14, 2025. Over 57 lakh voters will decide 3,911 Sarpanches and nearly 30,000 Ward Members. Polling runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with counting starting at 2 p.m. Results expected by evening.

December 13, 2025

Southern Transitional Council Gains Control Over Most of Yemen's South Amid Rising Tensions

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council now controls almost all of the south and east, including Aden. This shifts the balance of power in the ongoing war with Houthis. Experts warn this could escalate conflict and worsen Yemen's humanitarian crisis.