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Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss organizational strategies ahead of civic elections. He briefed Shah on recent state political developments following talks between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Ruling allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will contest polls together.
Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled India after a deadly fire at their Arpora nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, have been detained in Thailand, sources said. The Delhi-based brothers, owners of Romeo Lane outlets in 22 cities and four countries, face culpable homicide and negligence charges and MEA may revoke their passports.
US President Trump has launched the new Trump Gold Card visa, officially up for sale, with a freshly launched website accepting applications. For a fee of US $1 million (or US $2 million for corporate-sponsored visas), foreign nationals can secure a fast-tracked US permanent resident permit and a pathway to citizenship, replacing the older EB-5 […]
Singer Chinmayi Sripada filed a complaint after receiving a morphed photo and facing weeks of online abuse, which intensified following her husband Rahul Ravindran’s comment on mangalsutra. She revealed trolls issued death threats to her children and shared nude deepfakes. Chinmayi urged women to seek legal help, warning of growing deepfake-based harassment.
Polling was halted in a village in Nagarkurnool, Telangana after an error was identified in Ward 10 of Kuppagandla in Veldanda mandal. Although 3 candidates are contesting, the ballot papers issued by the Election Commission carried symbols for only 2. With the 3rd candidate’s symbol missing, officials immediately suspended the polling process to rectify the […]
Australian PM Anthony Albanese acknowledged some under-16s remained online a day after the world-first social media ban, calling the rollout “bumpy but lifesaving.” Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube must comply or face fines up to A$49.5 million. Governments worldwide are monitoring, with several considering similar restrictions.
Goa police have suspended the passports of the absconding Luthra brothers, owners of the “Birch by Romeo Lane” nightclub, who fled to Thailand after a deadly fire. The blaze, triggered by a cylinder explosion late Saturday night, claimed at least 23 lives. Authorities are investigating the incident and tracking the whereabouts of the nightclub owners.
Polling is underway in the Rudrangi, Vemulawada, Vemulawada-Rural, Koneravupet, and Chandurthi mandals, running from 7 am to 1 pm, allowing citizens to exercise their voting rights comfortably. Security forces were deployed across polling stations to maintain order. Officials will start counting votes at 2 pm, with winners expected to be declared shortly.
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had seized an oil tanker off Venezuela as tensions with President Nicolas Maduro escalate. The move marks another effort by Washington to pressure Maduro’s government. Maduro has already faced US narco-terrorism charges, further straining relations between the two countries.
Polling officially started in Dasturabad, Kaddam, Khanapur, Lakshmandand, Mamad, and Pembi mandals from 7 am to 1 pm, providing voters ample time and opportunity to cast their ballots. Authorities deployed extensive police security to ensure a completely peaceful and incident-free voting process. Vote counting is scheduled to commence promptly at 2 pm.
Polling officially opened in Chilpur, Ghanpur (Station), Raghunathapalli, and Zaffargadh mandals from 7 am to 1 pm, with authorities closely monitoring to ensure smooth and orderly voting. Heavy police deployment was arranged to prevent any untoward incidents at polling stations. Votes will be counted at 2 pm, after which the winners will be announced.
Kerala has started the second and final phase of local body elections across seven districts, continuing until 6 PM. Over 1.53 crore voters will choose representatives for 12,931 wards in 604 local bodies, with 38,994 candidates in the fray. Enhanced security, 18,274 polling stations, and live webcasting at sensitive booths ensure peaceful voting.
The first phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat elections begins now, December 11, 2025, from 7 AM to 1 PM, with vote counting starting at 2 PM. Over 5.61 lakh voters will determine the outcome for the 12,960 candidates contesting 3,834 Sarpanch posts, while 65,455 candidates vie for 27,628 Wards. Female voters (2,878,159) outnumber males (2,741,070).
Trump again criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, urging a more “realistic” approach to the war and questioning delayed elections. His comments followed calls with European leaders seeking a joint meet on Ukraine. Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s claims, insisting election decisions rest with Ukrainians and expressing readiness to hold a vote.
US President Donald Trump said he exchanged “pretty strong words” with European leaders on Ukraine, warning weekend talks could waste time amid disputes over a US peace plan. Trump criticized Ukraine’s Zelensky for not reviewing the plan, while Kyiv sent an updated draft. The comments highlight growing US-Europe rifts over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.