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.

December 12, 2025

UK Sanctions Four Sudan RSF Commanders Over El Fasher Violence, Leaves UAE Unscathed

The UK sanctions four senior Rapid Support Forces commanders in Sudan over brutal violence in El Fasher. It spares the UAE and the RSF chief commander, citing preference for private leverage amid ongoing civil war and regional tensions.

December 12, 2025

EU Set to Soften 2035 Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars, Hybrids to Continue

The EU will likely drop its full 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars. Instead, hybrid cars can still be sold with stricter CO2 rules. This move aims to protect jobs and give automakers more time to switch to electric vehicles.

December 12, 2025

Germany Blames Russia for 2024 Cyber-Attack and Election Interference

Germany accuses Russia of cyber-attacking its air traffic control and trying to meddle in the 2024 federal election. The Russian ambassador was summoned, and Germany promises strong counter-measures with Europe.

December 12, 2025

Goa BJP Questions Leaders Over Corruption Comments After Nightclub Fire

Goa BJP asks its leaders Michael Lobo and Dilip Parulekar to explain their claims of corruption after a tragic nightclub fire. State president Damodar Naik warns the party won’t be taken for granted. BJP also announces alliance with MGP for December 20 elections.