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Ubaidullah Rajputs indefinite ban arrives after he represented India in a private match in Bahrain, also wrapping Indias jersey around his shoulders

In this year ender episode of Decode Karnataka, an annual tradition of sorts, we take stock of the events and developments that made news in 2025.

SP, District Collector Dr. A. Siri issued orders externing Tulasi Kumar from the district. Tulasi Kumars father, Vadde Ramanjaneyulu, and another rowdy-sheeter, Pathan Imran Khan, were also externed from the district a few days ago

India needs to build a future-ready STEM education model so that students, irrespective of their gender, are ready to design solutions for a more equitable future.

We clearly know an announcement came to demolish the Prothom Alo, Daily Star, and the Chhyanat one or two days before the attacks. The people of the country know, and the government, as well, knows who gave the announcement,says Editors Council President Nurul Kabir

The Hills features are better understood as part of a belt of ancient rocks that many scholars have called the Aravalli-Delhi orogenic belt

The Prime Minister also noted that 2025 has truly been a memorable year for sports with the men's cricket team clinching the ICC Champions Trophy and the women's cricket team winning the World Cup for the first time

It's because our Narendra Modi is 'guddri ke lal' (diamond in the rough) and their leader is 'Jawahar ke lal' (great-grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru). Since our Narendra Modi has risen to top from bottom, he is taking the party (BJP) also to the top from bottom, says BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi

Telangana Congress chief Mahesh Kumar Goud said the Congress was born out of the determination and sacrifices of great leaders and its contribution to Indias freedom struggle and post-Independence nation-building was unparalleled

AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal chastised the Karnataka leaders on the clearance drive at Kogilu Layout.

Opinion polls are not published in Kosovo, leaving the outcome uncertain. Many voters say they are disillusioned

Authorities had demolished houses after serving notices on residents who had illegally built them, but the officials had been directed to provide housing to them on humanitarian grounds, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

The accident took place between Lahabon and Simultala railway stations under the Asansol division of Eastern Railways around 11.25 p.m. on Saturday (December 27)

Mr. Stalin said the announcement was being made following a request from educationist B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar to propagate the legacy of Subramaniams illustrious contributions

One person, identified as Rebanta Kshetrimayum (49), was arrested from his house in the Pangei Lairam Mapan are, says a police statement

Indiashealthin 2025 has been shaped by rising diseases, fragile systems, and mounting environmental risks. From funding shortfalls and weakhealthprogrammes to drug safety lapses and pollution-driven illness, these challenges are deeply interconnected.

According to the apex court's cause list for December 29, a Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Augustine George Masih is slated to hear the plea

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns surrounding the recent redefinition of the Aravalli Hills and will hear the matter on December 29.

Faith, fault lines and fortitude pressed on through 2025

Anand Vihar recorded the highest reading of 444, while the remaining recorded very poor levels

Pilibhit District Magistrate Gyanendra Singh told PTI that the process for the return of the remaining three workers was almost complete, and they would be brought back before the year end

Incorporating AI in business and finance education is more than just a technology upgrade; it involves mindset and behaviour change.

According to officials of the Bir Billing Paragliding Association, the paraglider developed a technical malfunction shortly after take off, lost balance mid-air, and crashed near the road below the launch site.

Gibin Gopinath is pleased how 2025 gave him meaty roles in Dis Ira and Kalamkaval

This operation allowed for the complete neutralisation of the group and the arrest of the individuals involved after several exchanges of gunfire, the statement said, without providing further details or mentioning the election

Fire department rescue teams were working at the site using Jet Skis, inflatable boats, divers and aerial support; the search also includes sonar equipment to help locate possible additional victims and wreckage

Host board Cricket Australia (CA) were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day three at the 100,000-seat stadium and for another large crowd for day four.

A culture of birding on the campus and consistently generating citizen-science data about birds are the reasons why Stella Maris College is where it is on the eBird platform

Had insightful discussions on various issues relating to governance and reforms during the National Conference of Chief Secretaries being held in Delhi, Mr. Modi said

Police said Tyagi was being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court for a hearing on Wednesday, when two bikers allegedly opened fire at the police vehicle near the Laksar flyover, and shot Tyagi.

The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority, and I continue to urge extreme caution throughout the duration of this storm, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

During a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for the Trump meeting, the Ukrainian President spoke first with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

The filmmaker distinguishes himself through his commitment to authentic, intersectional storytelling that centres around marginalised experiences particularly those shaped by caste, class, gender, and religious identity. Now, his second feature film, based on Basharat Peers moving op-ed Taking Amrit Home in The New York Times, has begun its Oscar journey

Indian institutions can emulate some of the best educational practices from American HEIs to empower their students

Judging by headlines alone, faculty members across government colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu have spent the better half of the past two years in upheaval over a plethora of issues that are yet to be resolved. A fair pay scale, timely promotions and clearance of pending increments, regularisation of the services of part-time and temporary employees, restoration of special pay provisions and revival of the old pension scheme are among their demands. Nahla Nainarexplains the key issues pla

The data also pointed out that Chennaiadded approximately 27,190 units in 2025, an annual increase of 30% against the previous year

The lives of those involved in the Maoist movement remain largely hidden, shaped by a culture of secrecy. Satyasundar Barik speaks with several surrendered red-corridor workers, who describe how their lives have changed since giving up arms and what life inside the Maoist ranks truly looks like

Explosions boomed across Kyiv as the attack began in early morning and continued for hours

What are Indias challenges on the health front? What does it need to do on funding? Why is there a growing resistance to antibiotics? Why did India fail to reach its goals on ending tuberculosis? What does the pharmaceutical industry need to do on quality control?

The system will be rolled out initially in Anna Nagar and T. Nagar; official says the ultimate aim of CUMTAs Comprehensive Mobility Plan is to push people to switch to public transport

Locals allege the deaths were caused by contaminated drinking water; health officials say food and water samples are being collected for testing

Embrace it as a meaningful part of life; strive for independence, cooperate with caregivers, and avoid being overly demanding

In the attention economy, food is also a performance

Regulator devises scheme for testing packaged drinking water and mineral water; directs manufacturers to comply with it from January 1; consumer groups urge authorities to ensure periodic inspections at plants and shut unauthorised units

Make more use of sensory perceptions and mindfulness, and give more meaning to life

A student remembers musician T.M. Thyagarajan