December 12, 2025

GHMC Doubles Wards to 300 After Merger, Reshapes Hyderabad Zones and Circles

GHMC plans to double its wards from 150 to 300 after merging seven municipal corporations and 20 municipalities. Hyderabad will have 12 zones and 60 circles, adjusting to population changes. Protests arise over new ward boundaries.

December 12, 2025

Trump Unveils $1 Million Gold Card to Attract Top Talent and Investors

US President Donald Trump introduces a new gold card visa offering legal residency for $1 million. The plan targets high-earning immigrants and companies investing $2 million per foreign employee.

December 12, 2025

Tamil Nadu Starts First-Level EVM and VVPAT Checking for 2026 Elections

Tamil Nadu has started the initial inspection of EVMs and VVPATs for the 2026 Assembly polls. The Election Commission deployed officers to ensure safe, quality equipment for voting.

December 12, 2025

Eleven Nigerian Soldiers Still Detained in Burkina Faso After Unauthorised Plane Landing

Eleven Nigerian military personnel are stuck in Burkina Faso days after their plane made an 'unauthorised' landing. Conflicting reports add to diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and Burkina Faso.

December 12, 2025

Karnataka Govt Bars Big Events at Chinnaswamy Stadium Until Safety Rules Are Followed

Karnataka will only allow big cricket matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once KSCA follows safety guidelines from a stampede inquiry. This puts IPL games in Bengaluru next season in doubt.