December 10, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s as NSW Hospital Bed Block Surges 50%

Australia has started a social media ban for under-16s, says eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant. Meanwhile, NSW hospital bed block rose by over 50%, raising urgent health funding issues.

December 10, 2025

Two Bomb Threat Emails Target Rajiv Gandhi International Airport; Declared Hoax

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport received two bomb threat emails in two days, urging a $1 million ransom. Police called both threats hoaxes after thorough checks and launched investigations.

December 10, 2025

ECI’s Special Intensive Revision Strengthens Electoral Rolls Despite Legal Challenges

The Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) updates voter lists to ensure only eligible citizens vote. Despite petitions in the Supreme Court, the move improves accuracy with tech-driven, transparent methods and extensive verification in Bihar.

December 10, 2025

Netflix Sued to Block $72 Billion Warner Bros Acquisition Over Competition Fears

A consumer lawsuit challenges Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal, claiming it will hurt competition in the US streaming market. The deal faces tough antitrust scrutiny.

December 10, 2025

200,000 Flee as Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance Toward Uvira in DRC Amid Peace Pact

About 200,000 people fled their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo after M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, advanced towards the strategic town of Uvira. This surge happened days after a US-brokered peace deal signed under Donald Trump's watch. Fighting has killed at least 74 people and wounded dozens more.

December 10, 2025

Arvind Subramanian Hails Telangana's Competitive Federalism, Calls Hyderabad Investment Magnet

Former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian praised Telangana's vision and called Hyderabad a growing investment hotspot. He stressed competitive federalism and warned against the culture of freebies.

December 10, 2025

Tense Poll Battle in Kizhakkambalam: Twenty20 Faces UDF, LDF Rivals Amid Violence Claims

Kizhakkambalam panchayat sees a tight fight as the Twenty20 group takes on UDF and LDF. Violence claims arise, parties show strong presence and confidence.

December 10, 2025

Thiruvananthapuram Local Body Elections: Voter Turnout Drops to 67.42% from 70.02%

Thiruvananthapuram district recorded a 67.42% voter turnout in local body polls, down from 70.02% in 2020. Nearly 20 lakh voters cast their ballots amid 6,310 candidates fighting for 90 seats.

December 10, 2025

Leh Apex Body seeks public input for fresh Ladakh proposal to Home Ministry

Leh Apex Body (LAB) urges locals to share ideas for a new proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Ladakh’s key issues. It stresses real public involvement over social media talk. LAB also awaits inquiry results on September 24 killings. They demand transparency on who fired the fatal shots.

December 10, 2025

Tamil Nadu to Launch Second Phase of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam on Dec 12

Tamil Nadu will launch the second phase of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam on December 12. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will lead the event showcasing women empowerment and welfare achievements.