December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court

Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia’s under-16 social media ban. The company says the law forces risky age checks on adults and isolates teens. Reddit argues it mainly serves adults and does not act like typical social media sites. The case could be heard in 2024 after Reddit complies with the law.

December 12, 2025

Indian Bengali Migrant Sunali Khatun Deported to Bangladesh, Returns After Court Order

Sunali Khatun, nine months pregnant and living in Delhi, was deported to Bangladesh after police accused her family of being illegal migrants. The Calcutta High Court later quashed the deportation, ordering their return. After months in prison, Sunali and her son returned home in December 2025, while her husband remains detained in Bangladesh.

December 12, 2025

Twitch Bans New Accounts for Under-16s in Australia to Boost Online Safety

Twitch will stop anyone under 16 in Australia from creating new accounts and will disable existing under-16 accounts by January 2026. Minors lose streaming and chat features but can still watch streams without logging in. This move is part of Australia's new online safety laws to protect young users on social platforms.

December 12, 2025

DHS Buys Six Boeing 737 Planes for Deportations in $140M Deal

The Department of Homeland Security has bought six Boeing 737 aircraft for ICE deportations. The $140 million contract lets ICE run its own flight fleet, boosting deportation efforts under a record enforcement budget.

December 12, 2025

Congress Condemns Arunachal Pradesh Truck Accident Killing 18 Labourers

At least 18 labourers from Assam died when a truck fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh. Congress leaders expressed sorrow and called for compensation. Rescue teams are on their way amid harsh conditions.

December 12, 2025

US States Offer Tax Relief Payments in 2025 to Help Families with Rising Costs

Alaska, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are sending state tax relief payments in late 2025. These include dividends, rebates, and property tax support to help residents cope with inflation and rents.

December 12, 2025

Ernakulam Court to Announce Sentences in 2017 Actor Rape Case on Friday

The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court will decide the punishment for convicts in the 2017 actor rape case on Friday. The court will hear arguments before delivering sentencing. Factors like age, mental state, and criminal records will influence the decision. Six accused were convicted earlier, while actor Dileep was acquitted.

December 12, 2025

Ernakulam District Nears 98% Digitisation in Special Electoral Roll Revision

Ernakulam district is close to finishing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with 98% forms digitised. Urban areas like Ernakulam constituency lag behind, causing delays. District Collector G. Priyanka seeks help from political agents to complete work before the December 18 deadline.

December 12, 2025

Tom Silvagni Faces Court as Health Ministers Meet Mark Butler on Funding

Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni will appear in court after his identity ban was lifted. Meanwhile, state health ministers meet Mark Butler to discuss a $20bn funding boost amid aged care and hospital pressure.

December 12, 2025

Telangana Rural Shift: Congress Gains in Gram Panchayat Elections, BRS and BJP Lose Ground

In Telangana's first phase of Gram Panchayat polls, Congress made strong gains in rural areas, beating BRS and BJP in many districts. Key BRS bastions fell, while BJP struggled. Highlights include a big win in Sircilla where Congress outperformed BRS.