December 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Files Review Petition in Supreme Court Against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam Project

Tamil Nadu challenges Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam in Supreme Court. The state warns of harm to Cauvery delta farmers and demands legal action to protect water rights.

December 13, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy CM dismisses goat release plan to keep leopards away

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar joked that releasing goats to keep leopards away from villages may only feed big cats and villagers alike. Leopards number nearly 2,000 in the state, prompting calls for better wildlife management.

December 13, 2025

27 European Nations Push to Rethink Human Rights Laws, Citing Migration Concerns

Twenty-seven European countries have urged changes to post-WWII human rights laws, saying these laws hinder migration control. Europe's top human rights official warns this may create a 'hierarchy of people' and hurt protections.

December 13, 2025

Bombay High Court Strikes Down Maharashtra Govt’s Appointment of Collector as Shingnapur Trust Administrator

Bombay High Court's Aurangabad Bench ruled Maharashtra government's move to appoint the Ahilyanagar Collector as Shingnapur Trust Administrator illegal and beyond legal scope. The court quashed official orders and restored trustees' control, ordering property handover within seven days.

December 13, 2025

Kerala Local Body Poll Results 2025 Declared Today; Counting Underway

Counting of votes for Kerala's 2025 local body polls began today at 244 centers. Over 2 crore voters participated, and results will impact the 2026 Assembly elections.