December 16, 2025

NCLAT Orders WhatsApp to Seek User Consent for Data Sharing Beyond App

NCLAT has ruled that WhatsApp must get users’ clear consent before sharing their data for non-WhatsApp uses, including advertising. The tribunal gave WhatsApp three months to comply with the order that protects users’ rights and stops exploitation.

December 16, 2025

Karnataka Single Mothers Struggle for Children’s SC Scholarships Due to Father's Document Demand

Single mothers in Bengaluru’s slums face hardships as Karnataka requires father’s documents for children’s SC caste certificates and scholarships. Officials admit this policy causes unfair rejections and are considering changes.

December 16, 2025

Four Dead, 25 Injured in Massive Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway Due to Fog

Four people died and 25 were injured when seven buses and other vehicles crashed on the foggy Yamuna Expressway early Tuesday. The accident blocked the road, and some buses caught fire.

December 16, 2025

West Bengal EC Lists Over 58 Lakh Deleted Voters Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls

The Election Commission released names of 58 lakh deleted voters from West Bengal's 2026 draft electoral rolls. Voters can file claims from Dec 16 to Jan 15.

December 16, 2025

Libya’s National Museum Reopens After 14 Years, Aiming to Unite a Divided Nation

Libya celebrates the reopening of its National Museum in Tripoli after 14 years. The event featured fireworks, art, and hope for unity amid political division and ongoing challenges.

December 16, 2025

Kandhamal Police Destroy Over 4,000 Acres of Cannabis, Seize 59,068 Kg in 2025

Kandhamal police have crushed more than 4,000 acres of illegal cannabis this year and seized over 59,000 kg of ganja. They arrested 211 people, working hard to stop drug supply from their forests to big cities.

December 16, 2025

US Military Kills Eight in Strike on Suspected Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific

The US military launched a deadly strike on December 15 against three suspected drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific. Eight men labeled as 'male narco-terrorists' were killed in this operation targeting narcotics networks.

December 16, 2025

Chamoli Police Arrest Key Accused in 25-Year-Old Himgiri Plantation Fraud

Chamoli police have caught Ravindra Mohan, the main accused in the Himgiri Plantation fraud case after 25 years. The case involves cheating investors out of lakhs. Police are still searching for his brother Rakesh Mohan.

December 16, 2025

ACCC Charges HelloFresh and Youfoodz Over Misleading Subscription Traps

Over 100,000 meal kit customers were trapped in confusing subscription plans, says ACCC. HelloFresh and Youfoodz allegedly misled consumers on easy cancellations, charging many despite early cancellation attempts.

December 16, 2025

New Study Finds Harmful Microplastics in Delhi and Other Cities' Air, Raising Health Concerns

A recent study reveals tiny inhalable microplastics in the air of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. These particles can enter lungs deeply and carry toxic chemicals and microbes, posing serious health risks. Delhi and Kolkata show the highest levels, especially in winter when pollution peaks.