Victorian Students Get ATAR Scores Early; Melbourne Police Find Suspected Human Remains; Business Investment Growth Revised Up

December 11, 2025

Victorian Students Get ATAR Scores Early; Melbourne Police Find Suspected Human Remains; Business Investment Growth Revised Up

Victorian students receive their ATAR scores online from 7am, ending 13+ years of schooling. Melbourne police find suspected human remains in a decade-old toddler case. Treasury predicts faster business investment growth this year.

US expands online checks for H-1B visas; interviews face major delays from Dec 15

December 11, 2025

US expands online checks for H-1B visas; interviews face major delays from Dec 15

Starting December 15, the US will expand online scrutiny of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Many interview dates are postponed, some as late as May 2026, hitting India’s IT workers hard.

India Lukewarm on Russia’s Su-57 Jets and Drones Amid Boost to Domestic Defence

December 11, 2025

India Lukewarm on Russia’s Su-57 Jets and Drones Amid Boost to Domestic Defence

India rejected Russia's offer of Su-57 jets, drones, and submarines during Putin's visit, focusing instead on local defence production and exports growth.

Kerala Launches First Electric Bike Rental at Kozhikode Railway Station

December 11, 2025

Kerala Launches First Electric Bike Rental at Kozhikode Railway Station

Kerala's first e-bike rental service starts at Kozhikode railway station. Riders can rent bikes at affordable rates and enjoy eco-friendly travel across the city and beyond.

Karnataka hate speech Bill faces BJP opposition; Uber brings Namma Metro tickets; Arecanut imports drop in 2024-25

December 10, 2025

Karnataka hate speech Bill faces BJP opposition; Uber brings Namma Metro tickets; Arecanut imports drop in 2024-25

Karnataka’s new hate speech and crime bill met strong BJP opposition in Assembly. Uber launches Namma Metro ticketing in Bengaluru. Arecanut imports from LDECs fall to 1.5% of India’s production.