December 17, 2025

Lok Sabha to Debate VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Bills; 100% FDI in Insurance Passed

Lok Sabha will discuss two major bills on December 17, 2025: the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill and the SHANTI Bill. On December 16, the House approved raising FDI in insurance to 100%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this move will boost competition and make insurance affordable nationwide by 2047.

December 17, 2025

Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers to Pressure Maduro

Donald Trump has ordered a full blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating US pressure on Nicolás Maduro. The move follows US military strikes and tanker seizures aimed at curbing drug trafficking and Maduro’s regime. Venezuela calls it piracy as oil exports drop and tensions rise.

December 17, 2025

US Visa Appeals Delayed As Social Media Vetting Starts, Indian H-1B Stamping Faces Postponements

The US has started social media vetting for visa applicants, causing delays with everyone getting a 221(g) slip. Indian H-1B applicants face deferred stamping dates and long waits, plunging some stuck in India without job certainty.

December 17, 2025

PIL in Delhi HC Demands 4x Compensation from Indigo for Flight Chaos

A PIL in Delhi High Court seeks four times compensation for passengers affected by Indigo's flight cancellations in Nov-Dec. It also calls for a probe into DGCA's role and legal action against Indigo.

December 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu Sees 611 New Oil Outlets by Oct 2025 Despite Urban Petrol Bunk Shutdowns

Tamil Nadu's oil sector grows with 611 new retail outlets launched till October 2025. Highways get more fuel points while urban petrol bunks close due to real estate demand and rising costs.