December 12, 2025

Panel Picks Five Disadvantaged Members for CIC, Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Claim

A top committee has recommended five members from SC, ST, OBC, minorities for Central Information Commission posts. Rahul Gandhi's claim of missing names is dismissed.

December 12, 2025

Violence and Bogus Voting Shake Kannur Local Elections; Parties Clash Over Allegations

Kannur's local elections saw violent clashes and bogus voting claims. UDF, IUML, and BJP blame CPI(M) for disruptions. CPI(M) denies, calls allegations false propaganda.

December 12, 2025

200 West African Soldiers Stay in Benin for Cleanup After Failed Coup Attempt

Some 200 soldiers from West Africa, mainly Nigeria and Ivory Coast, remain in Benin to support government forces after a failed coup. They join efforts to hunt down plotters and secure key sites, with Nigeria calling the attack a 'direct assault on democracy'.

December 12, 2025

Madras High Court Allows Peaceful Fasting for 50 in Thiruparankundram on Dec 13

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court permits 50 people to hold a peaceful hunger strike on December 13 at Thiruparankundram. The court stresses this protest is protected as a fundamental right, setting clear rules for the event.

December 12, 2025

Maduro Says US Wants Venezuela’s Oil, But Production Limits Pose Challenges

Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro says the US aims to take his country’s oil. Despite huge oil reserves, Venezuela’s production is low. US sanctions and politics make big oil deals tough. Chevron is the only US firm still active. Experts say reviving oil output will take huge investment and time.