December 8, 2025

Tamil Nadu Forms Expert Panel to Draft SOP for Elephant Translocation After Fatalities

Tamil Nadu sets up expert committee to create a strong SOP for elephant translocation after deaths of two elephants. The panel includes top forest officers and wildlife vets, with a 2-month deadline.

December 8, 2025

NIMS Nursing Union Starts Black Badge Protest Over Staff Issues and Pay

The NIMS Nursing Union launched a black badge protest demanding better pay, workload relief, and job security. The union says previous requests were ignored and vows to continue peaceful protests until changes are made.

December 8, 2025

Goa Police Set to Arrest Birch Nightclub Owners After Deadly Fire; Three Officials Suspended

After a deadly fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa killed 25 and injured six, police are moving fast. Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra face arrest. A manager is held, and three officials are suspended amid investigations.

December 8, 2025

Farmers Protest Across Punjab Against Electricity Amendment and Seed Bills 2025

Farmers in Punjab, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, staged protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 and Seed Bill 2025, demanding their repeal. The protests saw bill burnings and widespread participation across several districts.

December 8, 2025

Mandya DC Pushes for Mixed Cropping, Corrects Crop Data, and Speeds Birth-Death Registration

Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar calls for mixed cropping to boost yields, fixes crop cutting rates, and urges timely birth and death registration with legal action on delays.

December 8, 2025

Truck driver convicted for raping mother, gets life imprisonment in Chikkaballapura

A 30-year-old truck driver, Ashoka, was sentenced to life for raping his 65-year-old mother in Chikkaballapura. The court also fined him ₹25,000. The crime happened in August 2024, and the victim was treated at Gudibande Government Hospital.

December 8, 2025

Cold Wave Alert Issued for Seven Telangana Districts on December 9

IMD warns of cold wave in seven Telangana districts on December 9. Temperatures are set to drop by 2-3°C, with lows under 10°C in many areas. Hyderabad will see mist and haze with temperatures ranging 13°C to 31°C.

December 8, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Sees Low Attendance on Winter Session Day One in Belagavi

The Karnataka Assembly's winter session started with just 100-110 members present out of 224. The House adjourned after half a day on December 8 during homage to late leaders. Attendance may improve on December 9 as full business begins.

December 8, 2025

MH370 Search Resumes 11 Years Later With New Technology in Indian Ocean

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished in 2014 with 239 people onboard. Eleven years later, the search restarts with new tech in the Indian Ocean, offering fresh hope to families.

December 8, 2025

South Asian Envoys Visit Asia’s Largest Buddhist Park in Telangana During Global Summit

Envoys from six South Asian countries explored Buddhavanam, Asia's largest Buddhist theme park in Telangana, admiring its sculptures and culture. They were briefed on the park’s heritage and future plans during the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025.