DH Speak Out: December 8, 2025 Edition Highlights
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
Oprah Winfrey endorses Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, calling it a life-changing move. The law, effective Dec 10, aims to protect youth from harmful content. Will the US follow?
As Meta starts enforcing Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the world watches. Can age-faking and VPNs defeat the shield? Read the analysis.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials, aiming for faster, more accountable investigations. Learn about the new framework.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.
YouTube will comply with Australia's new social media law, banning users under 16 from signing in. Full account access will be lost, impacting creators and parental controls. Read details.
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
Greater Bengaluru Authority initiates a joint survey to acquire 7,000 sq m of land for the Ejipura flyover. Key establishments like St. John's Hospital and Kendriya Sadan are likely to be involved. Read for details.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
Bengaluru's civic body plans to widen the crucial 80-ft road from Hoodi Circle to Hope Farm Junction using land acquired under RMP 2015. Read details on the infrastructure upgrade.
Bengaluru police confirm a bomb threat sent to the commissioner's email, targeting the airport and city malls, was a hoax. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s ignites global debate on safety vs. freedom. Experts weigh in on impacts, enforcement challenges, and what it means for India's youth.
Borrower frustration over credit scores & data accuracy explodes. Complaints against Credit Information Companies surge nearly 400% as per India's financial ombudsman report. Dive into the data.
Bengaluru's Freedom Park, the city's protest hub, is temporarily closed for major redevelopment. All events, including protests, are suspended until upgrades are complete. Details inside.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials for delays in resolving IGRS complaints. Sanitation supervisor also penalized. Read about the crackdown on laxity.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials due to pending public grievance cases. Action taken for laxity in IGRS complaint disposal. Details inside.
Harendra Singh steps down as chief coach of Indian women's hockey team following complaints from senior players to Sports Ministry about his high-handedness and poor results.
Stay ahead with the latest from Bengaluru: civic alerts, traffic & metro news, weather, and key political developments. Get all the essential updates for December 1, 2025.
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally listened to over 200 complaints during Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur, ensuring time-bound resolution and strict action against land grabbing.
Nandlal Ambwani, 50, died after his two-wheeler hit a damaged manhole in Kubernagar. Locals had filed multiple complaints with AMC, but no action was taken. Read this tragic story of civic negligence.
A senior woman faculty at KGMU reported harassment by a male professor. After no internal action, she approached the State Women's Commission, prompting the university to initiate an immediate inquiry. Follow this developing story.
Delhi University's Aryabhatta College imposes mobile phone restrictions to protect student privacy after complaints of unauthorized recording and meme creation. Learn about the new campus rules.
At least 10 students file sexual harassment complaints against guest speaker at St Xavier's College Mumbai. ICC investigation underway as college strengthens safety protocols.
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this impacts political discourse and what it means for users.