December 5, 2025

Ad Standards Find SA Transport Ads Claiming Natural Gas 'Clean and Green' Misleading

South Australia's transport department must remove ads on Adelaide buses that called compressed natural gas (CNG) 'clean and green'. The advertising watchdog ruled the claims false and misleading, as CNG is a potent greenhouse gas source. The department now reviews its messages as electric buses replace CNG ones.

December 5, 2025

Delhi HC Upholds Centre’s Rule Barring Color Blind Candidates from CAPF, Assam Rifles

Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of the Centre’s 2013 guidelines, which ban recruits with defective vision or color blindness from joining CAPFs and Assam Rifles. The decision came after three recruits were discharged during training for color blindness, confirming the policy as fair and necessary for operational safety.

December 5, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Tribal Man Detained Two Years Without Chargesheet

The Supreme Court granted bail to a 55-year-old tribal man held for two years without chargesheet by Assam Police under UAPA. The court called the detention “wholly unjustified” and termed it illegal custody.

December 5, 2025

Centre to Resume MGNREGA in West Bengal After Three-Year Fund Freeze

The Union Ministry of Rural Development is reworking procedures to restart MGNREGA in West Bengal after a 3-year halt. The Centre owes the state over ₹3,000 crore, sparking TMC protests in Parliament.

December 5, 2025

Eritrea Frees 13 Detainees Including Olympian After 18 Years Without Trial

Thirteen Eritreans, held without trial for over 18 years in harsh Mai Serwa prison, have been released. Among them is Olympian cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot. Families were barred visits during detention. The Eritrean government remains silent on the release.