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Australia’s Teen Social Media Crackdown & U.S. Debate

Australia’s Teen Social Media Crackdown & U.S. Debate

urja | December 11, 2025 | 9:02 pm | World News

Australia has launched a world-first law barring kids under 16 from major social platforms, forcing apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to block young users or face hefty fines. The goal is to protect youth from online harms, and the move has sparked questions about whether similar limits could emerge…

Goa Club Fire: Luthra Brothers Held in Thailand

Goa Club Fire: Luthra Brothers Held in Thailand

Noi Jh | December 11, 2025 | 12:06 pm | In The News, World News

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, have been detained in Thailand and face deportation to India after a nightclub fire killed 25. Goa Police secured an Interpol Blue Corner Notice as investigations intensify.

Delhi HC Slams Centre as IndiGo Chaos Sparks Passenger Outrage

Delhi HC Slams Centre as IndiGo Chaos Sparks Passenger Outrage

urja | December 10, 2025 | 5:05 pm | World News

Delhi High Court sharply questioned the Centre over the escalating IndiGo crisis, demanding answers on rising fares and stranded travellers. The court criticised the lack of control over the situation and directed the airline to fairly compensate affected passengers for the inconvenience caused.

Rising Tensions at the Thai-Cambodian Border

Rising Tensions at the Thai-Cambodian Border

urja | December 8, 2025 | 12:55 pm | World News

Thailand has carried out air strikes near the Cambodian border after new clashes erupted between the two sides, leaving one person dead. The situation has escalated quickly, raising concerns about regional stability as both nations respond to the latest surge in violence.

New King of F1: Lando Norris Takes the Crown

New King of F1: Lando Norris Takes the Crown

urja | December 8, 2025 | 1:56 am | World News

At the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi, Lando Norris clinched his first-ever Formula 1 World Championship—and in doing so, ended Max Verstappen’s four-year reign. Despite finishing third in the race, Norris edged Verstappen by just two points in the standings to seize the title.