December 4, 2025

India’s Labour Codes to Get Full Force from April 2026, Says Minister Mandaviya

India's four new labour codes will be fully operational by April 1, 2026. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says draft rules will soon be shared for public feedback. The codes aim to unify labour laws, expand social security, and protect workers with measures like an 8-hour workday and overtime.

December 4, 2025

Australian Tests Show EVs Fall Short of Advertised Range, Tesla Leads but MG4 Lags

Tests by the Australian Automobile Association reveal all electric vehicles tested fail to meet their promised driving range. Tesla Model Y came closest, missing just 16km, while the MG4 fell short by 124km. This new data helps buyers make confident EV choices.

December 4, 2025

US AI Firm Assures IIT Delhi Students of H-1B Sponsorship Despite High Fees

San Francisco's AI company Metaview told IIT Delhi students it won’t hesitate to pay the $100,000 H-1B visa fee set by the Trump administration. The firm values talent over cost and plans more H-1B petitions in the next lottery. Metaview’s co-founder called the visa fee a ‘rounding error’ compared to team value.

December 4, 2025

Australia Pledges $95m More Military Aid to Ukraine, Tightens Sanctions on Russia

Australia announces an additional $95 million military support package for Ukraine and strengthens sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet. This raises total Australian aid to over $1.7 billion since the war began.

December 4, 2025

Kozhikode Tourism Stakeholders Demand Ecotourism Focus in Upcoming Local Body Polls

With local body polls near, Kozhikode tourism players push candidates to adopt strong ecotourism plans. They want more action, better management, and local benefits from Kerala's fast-growing nature tourism.