December 12, 2025

Dubai Man Sets Street on Fire for Birthday Stunt, Arrested and Fined

A young man in Dubai lit a public road on fire using a flammable substance to celebrate his birthday and gain social media fame. Dubai Police acted fast, arrested him, fined Dh2,000, and impounded his vehicle. Authorities warned such stunts risk lives and disrupt traffic.

December 12, 2025

Australian Government Opens New Offshore Gas Areas, Faces Criticism from Greens

Australia’s federal government has unveiled plans to open five new offshore gas zones in the Otway basin. Greens and environmental groups slammed the move as an 'environmental betrayal' threatening the climate agenda, while the government says it will stabilize gas prices and secure energy.

December 12, 2025

Indonesia Floods Hit Tapanuli Orangutans with Catastrophic Habitat Loss

Deadly floods in Indonesia's Sumatra have severely damaged the Tapanuli orangutan habitat, threatening their survival. Fewer than 800 remain, and scientists warn up to 11% could be lost.

December 12, 2025

RSS Telangana, Gurudwaras to Mark Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Day in Hyderabad

On December 14, RSS Telangana and all Gurudwaras will hold a seminar in Hyderabad to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom day with exhibitions, hymns, and community kitchen.

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.