December 23, 2025

US Plans Wage-Based H-1B Visa Lottery; Experts Question Skill Priority

The US is shifting to a wage-based H-1B lottery giving more chances to higher wage workers. But immigration expert Jeremy Neufeld warns seniority—not skill—still dominates the process.

December 23, 2025

Israel Extends Order to Close Foreign Broadcasters and to Shut Army Radio by 2026

Israel’s parliament extends a law letting the government shut foreign broadcasters without court orders for two years. The move targets outlets like Al Jazeera and comes with plans to close Army Radio by 2026, raising free speech alarms.

December 23, 2025

Bombay High Court Slams BMC, MPCB for Failing to Shield Mumbai Construction Workers from Air Pollution

Bombay High Court sharply criticises BMC and MPCB for neglecting Mumbai’s construction workers amid severe air pollution. Court demands urgent protective measures and questions poor enforcement despite high pollution levels.

December 23, 2025

‘Das’ and ‘Singh’ Lead Names Deleted in Kolkata’s First Electoral Roll Revision Phase

In Kolkata and nearby areas, ‘Das’ and ‘Singh’ are the most deleted surnames in the first phase of Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Analysis shows mostly non-Bengali male migrants, mainly from North India, were struck off. Over 58 lakh names were removed across West Bengal in this phase.

December 23, 2025

Karnataka Govt Denies KSCA Permission to Host Vijay Hazare Trophy Match at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Karnataka government has refused permission to KSCA for holding a Vijay Hazare Trophy match on December 24 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The decision follows unimplemented safety recommendations after the June RCB stampede that killed 11 people.