December 11, 2025

Kerala Changes School Holidays and Exams Due to Local Elections

Kerala schools will start Christmas holidays on December 24 and reopen on January 5. Exams will end on December 23. Changes came after local elections were set for Dec 9 and 11.

December 11, 2025

Dharmana Prasada Rao Opposes Medical College Privatisation in Andhra Pradesh

Dharmana Prasada Rao and YSRCP leaders handed over a petition opposing privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. They asked the government to withdraw the decision.

December 11, 2025

ED Links Film Producer Akash Baskaran to Tasmac Money Laundering Scam

The Enforcement Directorate told Madras High Court that film producer Akash Baskaran and his friend are involved in the Tasmac money laundering case. Searches uncovered key evidence, but legal orders have paused further actions. The case moves ahead in January as courts consider multiple petitions.

December 11, 2025

Malappuram Sees 77.41% Voter Turnout in Civic Body Elections; Women Lead Polling

Malappuram district held elections for 122 civic bodies with 77.41% voter turnout. Women voters outnumbered men, showing strong enthusiasm. Polls were peaceful and counting begins December 13.

December 11, 2025

Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14 in Schools, Sparking Constitutional Debate

Austria’s lawmakers have approved a ban on headscarves for girls under 14 in schools. The law aims to ‘protect the freedom of girls’ but faces criticism for potential discrimination and Islamophobia, with questions if the constitutional court will overturn it.