December 12, 2025

Trump Unveils $1 Million Gold Card for Fast US Residency, Joins UAE Golden Visa Trend

President Trump introduced a $1 million Gold Card visa giving wealthy individuals fast US residency and citizenship paths. Similar to UAE’s Golden Visa, these programs attract top global talent and investors worldwide.

December 12, 2025

ED Attaches ₹17.91 Crore Assets in Pearlvine International Ponzi Scam Across India

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth ₹17.91 crore linked to the Pearlvine International Ponzi scam. The scam collected ₹1,575 crore and affected investors nationwide between 2018 and 2023.

December 12, 2025

Australia’s Bushfires Rage with One Dead While US Northwest Faces Floods and Alaska’s Fierce Winds

Australia fights over 50 bushfires, killing one firefighter and destroying homes. NSW and Tasmania hit hard. US Washington braces for flooding; Alaska struck by 80mph winds.

December 12, 2025

Telangana Faces Persistent Cold Wave Due to Dry Air and Cool Winds: IMD

Telangana is experiencing a long cold wave caused by dry air, clear skies, and cold north and northeast winds. The IMD warns that these conditions will continue until December 14 before temperatures may rise slightly.

December 12, 2025

IISc Bengaluru Launches TANUH AI Centre for Scalable Healthcare Solutions in India

IISc Bengaluru sets up TANUH, a new AI Centre of Excellence, to develop smart healthcare tools for major diseases. The centre focuses on early detection and personalized care using AI, supporting the Indian government's 'Make AI in India' vision.

December 12, 2025

CCI Probes IndiGo for Breach of Competition Norms After Flight Chaos

CCI is examining if IndiGo abused its dominant position after hundreds of flight cancellations caused major travel chaos. No formal complaint yet, probe is suo motu.

December 12, 2025

UPSC Allots Preferred Exam Centres to Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities

UPSC will now give candidates with benchmark disabilities their preferred exam centres. This move aims to ease exam access for PwBD candidates across India.

December 12, 2025

Panel Picks Five Disadvantaged Members for CIC, Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Claim

A top committee has recommended five members from SC, ST, OBC, minorities for Central Information Commission posts. Rahul Gandhi's claim of missing names is dismissed.

December 12, 2025

Musician D4vd Tops 2025 Google Searches Amid Dark Criminal Investigation

In 2025, singer D4vd topped Google searches after a teenage girl's body was found in a Tesla linked to him. Though not a suspect, the case sparked huge public attention.

December 12, 2025

Russia's Oil Exports Plunge to Lowest Since Ukraine War Amid Sanctions and Strikes

Russia's oil exports dropped to 6.9 mb/d in November, the lowest since the Ukraine war started. Falling prices and attacks cut revenues by $3.6 billion, says IEA. US sanctions and Ukraine's strikes hit Russia’s oil trade hard.