TMC MP Alleges Govt 'Reluctant and Scared' to Disclose RTI Info, Demands Action

December 10, 2025

TMC MP Alleges Govt 'Reluctant and Scared' to Disclose RTI Info, Demands Action

TMC MP Mohammed Nadimul Haque slammed the Modi government in Rajya Sabha for weakening the RTI Act. He said officials dodge transparency and called for filling posts in the Central Information Commission urgently.

US May Demand Five-Year Social Media History from Tourists for Entry

December 10, 2025

US May Demand Five-Year Social Media History from Tourists for Entry

The US plans to ask visa-free tourists to share five years of social media data before entry. The move targets travelers from 40 countries under a new ESTA rule.

Maharashtra Cancels 215 Drug Licences Following Detection of Substandard Medicines

December 10, 2025

Maharashtra Cancels 215 Drug Licences Following Detection of Substandard Medicines

Maharashtra's FDA cancelled licences of 176 retailers and 39 wholesalers over substandard medicines, including cough syrup. Tests revealed poor-quality drugs across major cities in a state-wide crackdown.

UAE Central Bank Rules Out Nafis Payments as Stable Income for Loans

December 10, 2025

UAE Central Bank Rules Out Nafis Payments as Stable Income for Loans

The UAE Central Bank clarified that Nafis incentives are temporary and cannot be counted as stable income for loans. This impacts Emiratis in private sector jobs seeking credit, as banks must exclude Nafis from income calculations in most cases.

US Demands Thailand and Cambodia Halt Deadly Border Clashes Now

December 10, 2025

US Demands Thailand and Cambodia Halt Deadly Border Clashes Now

The US has called for an immediate stop to fighting between Thailand and Cambodia. The clashes have killed 10 and forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Both sides blame each other while the US pushes for peace, warning of heavy civilian tolls.