December 18, 2025

Canada’s Population Declines 0.2% as Crackdown on International Students Hits Hard

Canada's population dropped by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2023, marking one of its largest declines ever. The fall is linked to a sharp cut in international student permits, a key shift in immigration policy aimed at reducing non-permanent residents by 2027.

December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Defers Decision on School Closure Amid Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis

The Supreme Court avoided ruling on whether primary school kids should attend school or stay home during severe air pollution in Delhi. The court cited the approaching winter break and hoped pollution will ease before classes resume.

December 18, 2025

TN Allocates ₹113 Crore for Menstrual Hygiene; No Essential Commodity Status for Sanitary Napkins

Tamil Nadu government plans ₹113.10 crore for menstrual hygiene programs despite sanitary napkins not being declared essential. Court seeks info to widen benefits.

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

IUML Workers Booked for Vandalism and Caste Slur in Kerala Panchayat Office

Police have filed a case against IUML workers for vandalising Changarooth panchayat office and humiliating an SC leader with caste slurs after local elections.