Explore the best photos from around the world on December 8, 2025, featuring Gujarat's Siddhi Dhamal in Prayagraj, festive London markets, and more global moments. See the visual stories that defined the day.
Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens in Ethiopia after Marburg virus outbreak kills 8. Embassy urges extreme caution, lists safety measures. Stay informed.
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 will blend spirituality with adventure sports like parasailing and jet skiing. A 5-acre zone in Arail aims to attract tourists year-round with world-class safety. #Prayagraj #AdventureTourism
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
A 200-member Tamil Nadu delegation visited Prayagraj for Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0, taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam and receiving traditional gifts. The event strengthens cultural bonds.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to stop construction at a Prayagraj temple, stating the petitioner failed to prove it's government land. Read the full details and legal implications.
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand forest department approves 20.6 km road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone for Char Dham project, facing protests over loss of 6,822 trees and slope stability fears. Read more.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav should ask the Election Commission for SIR drive data. He accused the opposition of spreading misinformation about the voter revision exercise.
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
Prayagraj district digitizes 83.85% of 46.92 lakh voter forms. Rural constituencies outperform urban seats. Draft electoral roll publication set for December 16. Read the latest update.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
Allahabad University launches a major review of 2025 admissions after discovering graduates re-enrolled using false documents. Police inquiry pending. Details inside.
Women employees at Ludhiana's MC Zone A office suffered for decades with a single dilapidated washroom. Their recent protest finally led to action. Read about this glaring workplace disparity.
Prayagraj authorities verify entry-exit routes for Magh Mela 2026, expecting 12-15 crore pilgrims. AI, drones, and Kumbh model to ensure smooth flow. Read the detailed plan here.
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.
A horrific collision between a motorcycle and a truck on Karwi-Prayagraj Road led to a massive diesel tank explosion, killing two young men. The truck driver fled the scene. Read the full details.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
Prayagraj's district-level youth festival under VBYLD 2026 on Dec 13 offers declamation, folk dance, science exhibition & more. Register on My Bharat portal. Details inside.
A total of 272 healthcare facilities in Prayagraj division received the Kayakalp Award for hygiene and infection control. Fatehpur leads with 86 awards. Discover the impact of this government initiative.
Allahabad High Court permits the second edition of the cultural festival 'Bazm-e-Virasat' at Bishop Johnson School in Prayagraj from Dec 19-21, calling it a non-commercial activity.
The first batch of 200 Kashi Tamil Sangamam members arrived in Prayagraj, receiving a grand welcome. The delegation took a holy dip at Sangam and visited key temples, highlighting cultural unity.