December 12, 2025

TOI World Desk Delivers Accurate, Timely Global News and Insights

TOI World Desk’s expert team works day and night to bring you the latest global news with deep insights and accuracy. Stay informed with their thorough coverage of world events.

December 12, 2025

CSMRS Team Begins Soil Testing at Polavaram Dam Project for Quality Check

A scientific team from CSMRS inspected the Polavaram irrigation project soil and materials. They collected samples for lab tests to ensure the dam’s quality and safety.

December 12, 2025

US Visa Chaos Leaves Thousands of Indian H-1B Workers Stranded Amid New Rules

New US visa rules and social media checks have canceled thousands of H-1B appointments in India, delaying returns until 2026. Many skilled workers are stuck at home, fearing job loss.

December 12, 2025

Stray Dog Menace Sparks Fierce Poll Debate in Kollam

Stray dogs disrupt a poll debate in Kollam, exposing a major issue that local parties fight over. Opposition blames ruling party failure in controlling stray population and waste. Residents face daily threats from aggressive dogs near public spots.

December 12, 2025

Israel Bans Mobile Phones in Primary Schools Starting February

From February 2, Israeli primary schools will ban mobile phones to protect children’s health and reduce screen time. Education Minister Yoav Kisch cites global studies and plans to work with parents on balanced phone use.

December 12, 2025

Union Cabinet Approves Bill for Single Higher Education Regulator Replacing UGC and AICTE

The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, setting up a single higher education regulator. This new body will replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE to streamline education governance in India.

December 12, 2025

Inside Colombia's Amazing Cathedral Built 180m Underground

BBC showcases a unique cathedral deep underground in Colombia. Explore this breathtaking marvel 180 meters below the surface in a new documentary.

December 12, 2025

UK Sanctions Four Sudan RSF Commanders Over El Fasher Violence, Leaves UAE Unscathed

The UK sanctions four senior Rapid Support Forces commanders in Sudan over brutal violence in El Fasher. It spares the UAE and the RSF chief commander, citing preference for private leverage amid ongoing civil war and regional tensions.

December 12, 2025

EU Set to Soften 2035 Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars, Hybrids to Continue

The EU will likely drop its full 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars. Instead, hybrid cars can still be sold with stricter CO2 rules. This move aims to protect jobs and give automakers more time to switch to electric vehicles.

December 12, 2025

Germany Blames Russia for 2024 Cyber-Attack and Election Interference

Germany accuses Russia of cyber-attacking its air traffic control and trying to meddle in the 2024 federal election. The Russian ambassador was summoned, and Germany promises strong counter-measures with Europe.