December 12, 2025

DHS Buys Six Boeing 737 Planes for Deportations in $140M Deal

The Department of Homeland Security has bought six Boeing 737 aircraft for ICE deportations. The $140 million contract lets ICE run its own flight fleet, boosting deportation efforts under a record enforcement budget.

December 12, 2025

Congress Condemns Arunachal Pradesh Truck Accident Killing 18 Labourers

At least 18 labourers from Assam died when a truck fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh. Congress leaders expressed sorrow and called for compensation. Rescue teams are on their way amid harsh conditions.

December 12, 2025

Ernakulam District Nears 98% Digitisation in Special Electoral Roll Revision

Ernakulam district is close to finishing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with 98% forms digitised. Urban areas like Ernakulam constituency lag behind, causing delays. District Collector G. Priyanka seeks help from political agents to complete work before the December 18 deadline.

December 12, 2025

Tom Silvagni Faces Court as Health Ministers Meet Mark Butler on Funding

Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni will appear in court after his identity ban was lifted. Meanwhile, state health ministers meet Mark Butler to discuss a $20bn funding boost amid aged care and hospital pressure.

December 12, 2025

Telangana Rural Shift: Congress Gains in Gram Panchayat Elections, BRS and BJP Lose Ground

In Telangana's first phase of Gram Panchayat polls, Congress made strong gains in rural areas, beating BRS and BJP in many districts. Key BRS bastions fell, while BJP struggled. Highlights include a big win in Sircilla where Congress outperformed BRS.