December 18, 2025

Bihar Men Asked to Return ₹10,000 Mistakenly Sent Under Women’s Scheme; Questions Raised

Bihar govt sends notices to men who wrongly got ₹10,000 under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Some say money spent on festivals, others demand their votes back. Probe ordered after Opposition alleges cash transfer was a vote-buying attempt.

December 18, 2025

Russian Intelligence Targets Belgium Over €185bn Frozen Assets Amid EU Funding Debate for Ukraine

Russian intelligence is pressuring Belgian politicians and finance leaders to block EU plans using €185bn frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. EU leaders debate a €90bn loan to support Kyiv’s war effort through 2027. Belgium demands legal safeguards amid threats to Euroclear executives and politicians.

December 17, 2025

New Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill Faces Sharp Opposition in Parliament, Raising State Burden Concerns

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill to repeal MGNREGA faces strong backlash in Parliament and outside. Critics warn it centralises control, raises costs for states, and weakens rural job guarantees.

December 17, 2025

Karnataka Revenue Deficit to Rise Amid GST Impact, Mines Tax Delay; FDI Soars

Karnataka's revenue deficit could widen in 2025-26 due to GST rate cuts and delayed mine tax approval. Despite this, FDI inflows jumped 149%, reaching $5.6 billion in Q1.

December 17, 2025

Karnataka High Court Cuts Interest on Delayed Leave Encashment for NWKRTC Retirees to 6%

The Karnataka High Court has ordered NWKRTC to pay 6% interest on delayed leave encashment to retired employees. The decision comes as public transport corporations face financial losses due to pandemic impact and government policies.