As Christmas approaches, celebrations across India are usually marked by carols, church gatherings and public festivities. But this year, a growing number of allegations suggest a very different atmosphere — one of fear and intimidation. 

As Christmas approaches, celebrations across India are usually marked by carols, church gatherings and public festivities. But this year, a growing number of allegations suggest a very different atmosphere &mdash; one of fear and intimidation.&nbsp;

Welcome to the Daily News Dose Podcast by Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

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Ahead of Christmas, alleged attacks on Christians by right wing forces trigger national concern | Top News of Dec 24, 2025

At least five people were killed early this Thursday morning in Karnataka’s Hiriyur taluk. A speeding container truck jumped a road divider and crashed into a luxury sleeper bus. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping passengers inside. As families and children travel overnight on our highways, a troubling question emerges — how safe is long-distance road travel in India today?

At least five people were killed early this Thursday morning in Karnataka&rsquo;s Hiriyur taluk. A speeding container truck jumped a road divider and crashed into a luxury sleeper bus. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping passengers inside. As families and children travel overnight on our highways, a troubling question emerges &mdash; how safe is long-distance road travel in India today?

 At least 5 killed as truck rams sleeper bus in Karnataka, sparks fresh safety concerns | Top News of Dec 25, 2025

Hundreds of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday. They were protesting the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Barricades were breached, and slogans were raised in the high-security diplomatic zone. What sparked this protest, and how did it escalate into a diplomatic flashpoint?

Hundreds of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday. They were protesting the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Barricades were breached, and slogans were raised in the high-security diplomatic zone. What sparked this protest, and how did it escalate into a diplomatic flashpoint?

Street protests, diplomatic fallout: Inside the latest India–Bangladesh tensions | Top News of Dec 23, 2025

Hundreds of H-1B visa holders who travelled to India for visa renewal in December are stranded after US consulates abruptly postponed their interview appointments to next year.

Hundreds of H-1B visa holders who travelled to India for visa renewal in December are stranded after US consulates abruptly postponed their interview appointments to next year.

Ahead of Christmas, alleged attacks on Christians by right wing forces trigger national concern | Top News of Dec 24, 2025

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