December 2, 2025

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Starts Dec 10; Age Checks to Take Weeks

Australia will ban under-16s from social media starting December 10. Age checks may take days or weeks to work fully. New app Lemon8 will also restrict users to 16+.

December 2, 2025

Telangana Governor’s Residence Renamed Lok Bhavan to Embrace Democracy

Telangana Governor's official home will no longer be called Raj Bhavan. It has been renamed Lok Bhavan to highlight India's democracy and support Viksit Bharat goals.

December 2, 2025

Rajya Sabha Tense Over SIR Debate; Government Prioritizes Vande Mataram

The Rajya Sabha saw a standoff on December 2, 2025, as the government refused to prioritize debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Vande Mataram would be debated first. Opposition parties protested and walked out demanding urgent discussion on SIR.

December 2, 2025

White House Clears Defense Secretary in Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

The White House said a US Navy commander, not Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat. The strike sparked war crime claims, but officials defended the action as legal and necessary.

December 2, 2025

Apple Rejects India’s Mandate to Preload Cyber Safety App on iPhones

Apple will not preload India’s Sanchar Saathi app on iPhones, opposing government orders over privacy and security worries. The app aims to track and block stolen phones. India demands this on all smartphones, but Apple says it risks iOS security.