December 16, 2025

Equinor slapped with £53m fine for Norway refinery oil spills and gas leaks

Norway's Equinor is hit with a record £53m penalty over long-term pollution at its Mongstad refinery. The oil giant faces charges of poor maintenance causing serious gas leaks and oil spills.

December 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh HC Urges TTD to Use AI for Counting Offerings to Stop Theft

Justice Ramakrishna Prasad of Andhra Pradesh High Court wants TTD to mechanize currency counting and use AI-enabled CCTV to stop Parakamani thefts. The move aims to cut human error and secure public donations.

December 16, 2025

878 Infiltrators Caught at India-Myanmar Border in Two Years, Fencing Progress Revealed

The Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 878 infiltrators were caught along the India-Myanmar border in two years. Just 9.2 km of 1,643 km border fenced. Bangladesh and India-Pakistan border fencing updates also shared in Lok Sabha.

December 16, 2025

CBI Books 5 for Cheating People with Fake US and Europe Job Offers

The CBI registered two cases against five agents who swindled people by promising jobs abroad. Victims paid large sums but faced illegal entry, torture, and deportation from the US and Europe.

December 16, 2025

Bengaluru Cracks Down on Unsafe Pubs Ahead of New Year Celebrations

After the Goa pub fire tragedy, Bengaluru launches a major crackdown on pubs, bars, and restaurants breaking safety rules. Joint departments will enforce strict norms to protect partygoers during New Year.