A woman rescued her two pet dogs after her building caught fire in Mandaue city in the Philippines. In a video, she is seen lifting the two dogs and throwing them to a group of firefighters and bystanders waiting below to catch them. She later climbed over the railing, stepped onto a ladder provided by firefighters, and was safely rescued.

Used-car marketplace Spinny is raising around $160 million as it moves to acquire auto-services startup GoMechanic, according to a TechCrunch report that cited people familiar with the matter. GoMechanic, acquired in 2023 by a Lifelong Group-led consortium, operates a network of car service workshops across cities. The integration is seen as a strategic move to bring servicing in-house.

A video shared by wildlife photographer Madhur Nangia shows lakhs of flamingos turning Rajasthan's Sambhar Salt Lake into a sea of pink. Several birdwatchers and photographers have assembled as the birds stay by the lake from October to March. Along the Central Asian Flyway, Sambhar is a key destination for migratory birds, with flamingos being the most prominent visitors.

Most startups fail not because ideas are weak, but due to poor fundamentals. Founders and industry leaders say lack of real market demand, uncontrolled cash burn, and weak execution are the biggest reasons. Startups that skip customer validation, overspend before revenue, or fail to adapt quickly often shut down despite strong technology, funding interest, or early buzz.

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week ended December 12, 2025, RBI data showed. The rise was largely supported by a $1.19 billion jump in gold reserves, which helped offset a marginal $151 million decline in foreign currency assets, keeping overall reserves near strong levels.

Sun King has raised $40 million in equity funding to expand its off-grid solar operations across Africa and Asia. The Nairobi-based company will use the capital to scale solar systems, strengthen distribution, and improve access to affordable and reliable electricity for households and small businesses beyond the power grid.

A Panchkula woman from Haryana allegedly hired contract killers to kill a stray dog in the Chandi Mandir cantonment area. The dog, a resident for nine years, was found buried on December 5. Investigations revealed the motive was the stray barking at her pet. The woman reportedly hired two individuals who kidnapped and strangled the animal.

Panic gripped Bandra Linking Road as two unattended bags prompted a major security response. Shopkeepers alerted police, leading to a swift cordon-off and bomb squad deployment. The scare ended when it was revealed that the bags were mistakenly left by a Surat couple. Normalcy quickly returned, easing public concern.

An Indian man sparked a discussion on civic sense by sharing a video of an Indian tourist recording videos of women without consent on a Thailand beach. He said the man and his friends were zooming in and capturing women and also left trash there. "Shameful...unacceptable behaviour," said one person. "This is....why Indians get a bad name abroad," said another.

A video shows YouTuber Oksana confronting men who allegedly harassed female streamers at a Thailand beach. During a live stream, she objects to unwanted touching and leaves the area. The clip sparked outrage online, with many condemning the behaviour and calling for accountability, while also raising concerns about consent, safety, and public conduct.