Australia Triples Home Battery Subsidy to $7.2bn but Limits Discounts on Larger Systems

December 13, 2025

Australia Triples Home Battery Subsidy to $7.2bn but Limits Discounts on Larger Systems

Australia boosts a popular home battery subsidy from $2.3bn to $7.2bn over four years. Discounts for bigger batteries will shrink, encouraging smaller, 'right-sized' systems. Thousands of households now save up to $2,000 yearly on energy bills with solar and battery combos.

Australia’s Social Media Ban Excludes Gaming Platforms Amid Addiction Concerns

December 13, 2025

Australia’s Social Media Ban Excludes Gaming Platforms Amid Addiction Concerns

Australia banned accounts for under-16s on top social media platforms but left out gaming sites. Experts and doctors warn gaming can be just as addictive and risky. The country’s only gaming disorder clinic says the decision misses key dangers to children.

Ipseity Diagnostics and Vignan Foundation Partner to Boost Molecular Research in Andhra Pradesh

December 13, 2025

Ipseity Diagnostics and Vignan Foundation Partner to Boost Molecular Research in Andhra Pradesh

Ipseity Diagnostics from the US has partnered with Vignan’s Foundation to bring advanced molecular diagnostics like PCR and NGS to Andhra Pradesh. This move aims to develop affordable healthcare tech and improve patient diagnosis for infections and critical illnesses.

CBI Busts Cybercrime Ring Stealing $8.5M in Crypto from US Citizens

December 12, 2025

CBI Busts Cybercrime Ring Stealing $8.5M in Crypto from US Citizens

CBI, with FBI help, busted a cybercrime gang from Northeast India that scammed US citizens out of $8.5 million using fake US agency calls. Illegal call center raided, crores in cash and devices seized.

Kodagu MP Urges Quick Telecom Fixes and Power Plant Allotment Amid Network Disruptions

December 12, 2025

Kodagu MP Urges Quick Telecom Fixes and Power Plant Allotment Amid Network Disruptions

Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar met Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to demand faster telecom upgrades and 15 power plants for the district after heavy rains caused major network issues.