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Social media ban to ensure Australian children have a childhood: PM Albanese

Reddit files High Court challenge against Australia's under-16 social media ban

In filings lodged in the High Court of Australia on Friday, Reddit claimed that the social media restrictions are being inaccurately applied to the platform because it is primarily a forum for adults and does not have 'traditional' social media features that the government has taken issue with.

Dec 12, 2025

Country now in full-fledged 'Reform Express' phase, says PM Modi at NDA parliamentary party meet

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin of victims in Andhra bus tragedy

In a message shared by the Prime Minister's Office on X, he expressed deep grief over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families. "Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," the PMO posted.

Dec 12, 2025

K'taka Congress crisis: Yathindra reiterates 'no leadership change' stand, denies tussle for CM post

The statement has gained significance as the issue has taken a serious turn following Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's demand for clarification from the Chief Minister. CM Siddaramaiah has consistently maintained that he will abide by the high command's decision regarding any leadership change.

Dec 11, 2025

India's wealth creation hits 30-year peak in 2020–25; Rs 148 trillion added by top firms

India is now the fourth-largest equity market globally. "India is entering its most powerful compounding era. As the economy moves from $4 trillion toward $16 trillion, the combination of rising financialisation, expanding equity ownership and stronger corporate profitability is creating a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for investors," said Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Dec 11, 2025

IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags amid stern govt warning

Chaos continues at Chennai airport due to IndiGo disruptions

The cancellations included 24 departures and 12 arrivals, adding to the growing frustration of passengers who have been dealing with repeated delays and uncertainty since the beginning of the month.

Dec 11, 2025

CBI dismantles digital arrest fraud network; cases filed against 13

The case was registered suo motu by the CBI to comprehensively investigate ten significant incidents of Digital Arrest scams reported across the country, amid a steep rise in such offences.

Dec 11, 2025

Deadline for linking PAN with Aadhar extended till June 30.

Aadhaar OTP verification now in 322 trains for online Tatkal booking, 3 crore fake user IDs busted

Aadhaar-based OTP for Tatkal bookings at reservation counters has also been introduced in a phased manner, now implemented in 211 trains (as of December 4). As a result, the confirmed Tatkal ticket availability time has increased in about 95 per cent of the 96 popular trains, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question.

Dec 11, 2025

Indian Army mounts massive rescue effort after truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal Pradesh, 21 missing

The accident, believed to have occurred on the night of December 8 near KM 40, came to light only late on December 10 when the lone survivor managed to reach the Chipra GREF Camp and alerted authorities.

Dec 11, 2025

President Murmu arrives in Manipur on maiden visit; to unveil multiple projects

The President was accorded a guard of honour on her arrival. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and other senior civil, security and military officials were present at the airport. This is her first visit to the Northeastern state after assuming the office of the President.

Dec 11, 2025

Indian national gets 90-month US sentence for $2.2 million elder fraud

Ligneshkumar H. Patel, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and financial institution fraud and two counts of wire fraud. The court ordered him to pay more than $2 million in restitution, the Department of Justice said.

Dec 11, 2025

Raghu C.R. bags Poland's top foreign affairs distinction for bridge-building efforts

Poland confers high civilian honor on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu C.R.

Poland has conferred the prestigious Bene Merito distinction on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu Channarayapatna Rajappa for his outstanding contributions to strengthening Poland–India ties, especially across Karnataka's tech, cultural, and academic sectors.

Dec 11, 2025

Terror funding case: SC defers Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah's bail plea to Jan 7

His name was included in the second supplementary charge sheet filed by the NIA on October 4, 2019. When the matter was taken up, counsel for the NIA sought that the proceedings be deferred to January, informing the top court that Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta was occupied in a part-heard matter before another Bench and was therefore unavailable.

Dec 11, 2025

India assails Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' against Afghanistan

India's Permanent Representative P. Harish told the Security Council on Wednesday (local time), "Such open threats and acts of war against a fragile and vulnerable, LLDC (Land-Locked Developing Country group) nation trying to rebuild in difficult circumstances constitute a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law."

Dec 11, 2025

CM Vijayan confident of LDF win as Kerala votes in 2nd phase of local body polls

After casting his vote at the Cherikkal Junior Basic School in Kattilapeedika, the Chief Minister told reporters that feedback from the ground suggested a broad consolidation in favour of the LDF, including in areas traditionally aligned with the UDF.

Dec 11, 2025

India 'defining partner of 21st century', key to counter China: US lawmakers urge tie reset

Opening a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership on Wednesday (local time), Chairman Congressman Bill Huizenga said the relationship "is no longer just important. It is a defining relationship of the 21st century", adding that "if America wants a free Indo-Pacific... our partnership with India is critical."

Dec 11, 2025

US, India push deeper counterterrorism ties amid Pakistan concerns

During the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership here on Wednesday (local time), eminent American experts on South Asia warned that Pakistan's continued use of militant proxies and China's expanding footprint in the region demand deeper alignment between Washington and New Delhi.

Dec 11, 2025

Delhi's air quality slips further, edges close to 'very poor' mark again

As of 7 a.m., at least ten monitoring stations across the city registered AQI levels above 300, placing them in the very poor range. At Anand Vihar, the AQI stood at 300, Ashok Vihar 328, Chandni Chowk 305, and ITO 309.

Dec 11, 2025

Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US

Speaking at a White House roundtable with leading technology CEOs on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the initiative would give firms "certainty" in hiring highly trained international students, many of whom face years-long immigration hurdles despite graduating at the top of their class.

Dec 11, 2025

'You lost because you opposed Ram Mandir': HM Amit Shah lambasts Congress in LS

The Home Minister warned that the Congress's current campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and One Nation One Election (ONOE) would only deepen its electoral isolation.

Dec 10, 2025

'PM, HM follow RSS ideology, won mandate': HM Amit Shah's counter to opposition charge

As the house took up the debate on election reforms, he accused the opposition of spreading "falsehoods" about SIR as he questioned whether democracy could remain safe if "the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister are decided by 'ghuspethiye' (infiltrators)".

Dec 10, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Reddit files High Court challenge against Australia's under-16 social media ban

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin of victims in Andhra bus tragedy

K'taka Congress crisis: Yathindra reiterates 'no leadership change' stand, denies tussle for CM post

India's wealth creation hits 30-year peak in 2020–25; Rs 148 trillion added by top firms

Chaos continues at Chennai airport due to IndiGo disruptions

CBI dismantles digital arrest fraud network; cases filed against 13

Aadhaar OTP verification now in 322 trains for online Tatkal booking, 3 crore fake user IDs busted

Indian Army mounts massive rescue effort after truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal Pradesh, 21 missing

President Murmu arrives in Manipur on maiden visit; to unveil multiple projects

Indian national gets 90-month US sentence for $2.2 million elder fraud

Poland confers high civilian honor on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu C.R.

Terror funding case: SC defers Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah's bail plea to Jan 7

India assails Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' against Afghanistan

CM Vijayan confident of LDF win as Kerala votes in 2nd phase of local body polls

India 'defining partner of 21st century', key to counter China: US lawmakers urge tie reset

US, India push deeper counterterrorism ties amid Pakistan concerns

Delhi's air quality slips further, edges close to 'very poor' mark again

Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US

'You lost because you opposed Ram Mandir': HM Amit Shah lambasts Congress in LS

'PM, HM follow RSS ideology, won mandate': HM Amit Shah's counter to opposition charge

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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