Policy & Regulation

Spain to establish public climate shelters amid escalating heat waves

Spain will open government buildings as climate shelters by summer 2026 to protect against intense heat waves.

Enterprise AI shifts from hype to steady, niche-focused deployment at Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft Ignite highlighted a shift in enterprise AI strategies towards practical, market-aligned solutions emphasizing proof and infrastructure.

Indian Railways' Kavach System Covers 2,000 Km; Installation Accelerates Safety Upgrades

Kavach, an indigenous train protection system, now covers 2,000 km, cutting rail accidents by 90% since 2014.

Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela

Trump ordered a naval blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, accusing Maduro's regime of terrorism and drug smuggling, intensifying US-Venezuela tensions over oil and sanctions.

ED arrests former Chhattisgarh CMO Deputy Secretary in liquor scam probe

Chhattisgarh's ED arrested a former CMO official in a ₹2,500 crore liquor scam involving top political figures from 2019-2022.

Australian gunman charged with terrorism and 15 murders in Bondi Beach shooting

Australian police charged Naveed Akram with terrorism and multiple murders after he killed 15 at a Jewish festival, signaling a rise in Islamist-inspired attacks. Gun law reforms are impending amid concerns over firearms.

Arctic records hottest year since 1900 amid accelerating climate crisis

NOAA reports record Arctic temperatures and ice loss; Arctic nations plan expanded fossil fuel projects despite climate threats.

India's Russian Oil Imports Remain Strong Despite Western Sanctions

India's Russian oil imports are rising in December despite sanctions, sustained by discounted pricing and non-sanctioned suppliers.

Grindr Positions as an AI-First Platform Expanding Beyond Dating

Grindr plans an AI-driven shift to a broader social and health platform for gay users while emphasizing privacy and remaining public after a failed buyout.

Himachal Pradesh seizes ₹50 crore in assets under NDPS Act, quadrupling previous BJP tenure figure

Himachal Pradesh's Congress government seized ₹50 crore in drug-related assets under the NDPS Act, four times the figure seized under the previous BJP regime.

X updates terms and files countersuit to assert ownership of 'Twitter' trademark

X updated its terms and countersued to claim the "Twitter" trademark after a startup challenged its ownership.

Former Harvard morgue manager sentenced to 8 years for body part theft and sale

Harvard morgue manager Cedric Lodge got 8 years for stealing and selling donated body parts, revealing ethical breaches in medical research custodianship.