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Usually, lava appears red when it flows from volcanoes. However, at Kawah Ijen volcano on Java Island, Indonesia, lava glows blue, creating a stunning sight. In the Devil’s Gold area, sulfuric gases mix with oxygen, and at night, the lava appears as beautiful blue flames, attracting tourists and photographers alike.
INSV Kaundinya has begun a special voyage from India to Oman, sailing entirely on wind and sails. The naval vessel follows ancient Indian maritime routes and was built using fifth-century shipbuilding methods. Traditional artisans from Kerala handcrafted wooden planks, making the ship a unique showcase of India’s seafaring heritage.
Tezpur University has been gripped by prolonged unrest as all stakeholders launched a 24-hour hunger strike after 100 days of failed protests over alleged corruption by Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh. The Assam campus has remained disrupted since September, with demonstrations intensifying as demands grew for his removal and a formal probe.
South Central Railway will implement a new timetable from January 1. Changes affect 25 trains, including Vande Bharat services. Notably, the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat (20707) will now depart at 5:00 AM instead of 5:05 AM. Similarly, the Kakatiya Express (17659) will start from Secunderabad to Bhadrachalam at 5:00 AM instead of 5:25 AM.
The Supreme Court has put its previous order on the Union Environment Ministry’s definition of Aravalli Hills on hold. A three-judge bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, said an expert committee should review the earlier report. Notices were sent to the central government and Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi, and Haryana. Next hearing is on January 21.
The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court’s order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant issued notice, cited substantial legal questions, and stayed his release. Counter-affidavits were sought within four weeks, with the matter listed for hearing in January 2026, after hearing both […]
A major fire broke out at a nursing home in Manado, the capital of Indonesia’s Sulawesi province. Sixteen people died in the incident, while three others were seriously injured. Firefighters reached the spot after receiving information, controlled the fire, and safely rescued 12 people from the building during the rescue operation.
The 38th Hyderabad Book Fair opened at NTR Stadium, inaugurated by TG Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, alongside Acharya Kodandaram and Dr. Riaz of Granthalaya Parishad. Featuring 265 stalls showcasing works by various writers, the fair attracted lively crowds and enthusiastic book lovers. The event, filled with excitement, concludes today.
iBomma Ravi’s custody interrogation will conclude today. During the investigation, police uncovered key details. They found a PAN card and driving license under the name Prahlad. Ravi had earlier stated that Prahlad was his roommate. Consequently, police summoned a person named Prahlad from Bengaluru for questioning.
Good news for the people of Telangana. ‘Udyan Utsav–2026’ will be held at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolaram, Hyderabad. It is India’s top agriculture and horticulture festival. The exhibition will run from January 3 to 11, 2026. Visitors are allowed daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Entry is completely free.
The Telangana Assembly’s winter session begins today amid a sharp Revanth Reddy, KCR showdown. After a brief recess till Jan 1, key bills include Maha GHMC expansion, a pioneering gig workers law, a 3rd power DISCOM, and BC reservations. Heated debates on river water sharing and attacks over Congress guarantees are expected to dominate the […]
Andhra Pradesh Former Chief Minister Jagan said the Yelamanchili train accident was deeply shocking. He said it was painful that one person lost their life and expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. He thanked the fire service and railway staff for responding immediately after learning about the fire and preventing a major disaster.
The Supreme Court will hear today, December 29, a suo motu case on the Centre’s controversial redefinition of the Aravalli hills, amid fears it could allow mining in fragile zones. A three-judge bench will take up the matter. The court has stayed new mining leases, while the government asked ICFRE to identify additional no-mining areas […]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Susanville, Northern California, close to the Nevada border. The epicenter, 9 miles northwest of Susanville in Lassen County, was at a shallow depth of 3.3 miles. Strong shaking affected Susanville and Johnstonville, while lighter tremors reached Chico, Redding, and Reno. ShakeAlert issued early warnings to mobile phones.
Two compartments of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire, killing Chandrasekhar Sundaram in Andhra Pradesh’s Yalamanchili. The fire, reported around 12:45 AM, involved coaches carrying 82 and 76 passengers. Police detached the compartments, sent forensic teams to investigate, and are arranging safe transport for the remaining passengers.