Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's under-16 social media ban
US-listed firm Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court seeking to overturn the country's social media ban for users under 16, as well as its inclusion in the law. It argues the ban is "invalid" because it "infringes the implied freedom of political communication".The filing named the Commonwealth of Australia and Communications Minister Anika Wells as defendants.
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US-listed firm Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court seeking to overturn the country's social media ban for users under 16, as well as its inclusion in the law. It argues the ban is "invalid" because it "infringes the implied freedom of political communication".The filing named the Commonwealth of Australia and Communications Minister Anika Wells as defendants.
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Amazon rainforest to enter extreme hypertropical condition: Study
The Amazon rainforest is rapidly shifting towards an extreme hypertropical climate driven by rising heat, altered humidity and stronger sunlight, a study has warned. Researchers analysing 30 years of environmental data say hot droughts will grow longer and more frequent. By 2100, some regions could face up to 150 drought days a year, severely threatening trees and biodiversity.
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09:16 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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The Amazon rainforest is rapidly shifting towards an extreme hypertropical climate driven by rising heat, altered humidity and stronger sunlight, a study has warned. Researchers analysing 30 years of environmental data say hot droughts will grow longer and more frequent. By 2100, some regions could face up to 150 drought days a year, severely threatening trees and biodiversity.
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Why does a dog circle before pooping?
Dr Udayakumar Shetty, veterinary officer in Udupi, said dogs often circle before relieving themselves to mark their territory. "They've scent glands in paws. Circling may help them deposit their scent on ground," Shetty said. He said circling may be an inherited behaviour from wild ancestors, adding, "Research suggests that dogs may be influenced by...Earth's magnetic field when choosing a spot."
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09:38 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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Dr Udayakumar Shetty, veterinary officer in Udupi, said dogs often circle before relieving themselves to mark their territory. "They've scent glands in paws. Circling may help them deposit their scent on ground," Shetty said. He said circling may be an inherited behaviour from wild ancestors, adding, "Research suggests that dogs may be influenced by...Earth's magnetic field when choosing a spot."
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Muslims told me 'We can give you kidney but not vote': Assam CM
Assam CM Himanta Sarma said some Muslims told him that while they believe his government is doing a good job and would “give their kidney” to him but they wouldn't vote for him. "For Assam’s Miya community, voting is based not on...government's work...but on their ideology," he added. Sarma stated other communities wouldn't "survive" if Muslims in Assam exceeds 50%.
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09:37 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma said some Muslims told him that while they believe his government is doing a good job and would “give their kidney” to him but they wouldn't vote for him. "For Assam’s Miya community, voting is based not on...government's work...but on their ideology," he added. Sarma stated other communities wouldn't "survive" if Muslims in Assam exceeds 50%.
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IRCTC brings big brands onboard for better train meals
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has launched a major revamp of onboard catering, partnering with top brands like Haldiram's, ISKCON, and Sarovar Portico to deliver fresher and more hygienic meals. The initiative, tested on Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, focuses on upgrading kitchens, streamlining food delivery, and serving restaurant-quality dishes.
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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has launched a major revamp of onboard catering, partnering with top brands like Haldiram's, ISKCON, and Sarovar Portico to deliver fresher and more hygienic meals. The initiative, tested on Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, focuses on upgrading kitchens, streamlining food delivery, and serving restaurant-quality dishes.
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Luthra brothers were at Delhi wedding when fire broke out at Goa nightclub
As a deadly fire broke out at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa last week, its owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, were attending a wedding in Delhi. Documents submitted in court showed that they booked tickets to Phuket at 1:17 am on December 7, around an hour after fire broke out, and had departed from India by 5:20 am.
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09:51 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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As a deadly fire broke out at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa last week, its owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, were attending a wedding in Delhi. Documents submitted in court showed that they booked tickets to Phuket at 1:17 am on December 7, around an hour after fire broke out, and had departed from India by 5:20 am.
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Hira Soomro claims she was cast in Dhurandhar, trolled by users
A Pakistani actress named Hira Soomro claimed on Instagram that she was cast in Dhurandhar but rejected it after learning it was an anti-Pak film. She also shared AI-generated pictures with Ranveer Singh, and wrote, "I was casted in Dhurandhar movie but the moment I realised it's an anti-Pakistan movie I refused it." The move drew criticism and netizens severely trolled the actress.
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A Pakistani actress named Hira Soomro claimed on Instagram that she was cast in Dhurandhar but rejected it after learning it was an anti-Pak film. She also shared AI-generated pictures with Ranveer Singh, and wrote, "I was casted in Dhurandhar movie but the moment I realised it's an anti-Pakistan movie I refused it." The move drew criticism and netizens severely trolled the actress.
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Sensex jumps over 300 points, Nifty above 26,000
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex at 85,184.48, up 366.35 points, and the Nifty at 26,014.15, up 115.60 points at 9:54 am. In the pre-open session at 9:03 am, the Sensex tested 85,000, up 150 points, while the Nifty tested 26,000, up 49 points. Shares of Hindalco Industries and Tata Steel rose around 2% each.
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10:07 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex at 85,184.48, up 366.35 points, and the Nifty at 26,014.15, up 115.60 points at 9:54 am. In the pre-open session at 9:03 am, the Sensex tested 85,000, up 150 points, while the Nifty tested 26,000, up 49 points. Shares of Hindalco Industries and Tata Steel rose around 2% each.
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9 killed as bus loses control, plunges into ravine in Andhra
Nine people were killed, and dozens injured after a bus lost control and plunged into a ravine on a hilly stretch in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri district on Friday. The vehicle, carrying 35 passengers, two drivers and a cleaner, veered off a sharp curve. A senior police officer said the driver likely missed the curve due to low visibility amid fog.
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10:02 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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Nine people were killed, and dozens injured after a bus lost control and plunged into a ravine on a hilly stretch in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri district on Friday. The vehicle, carrying 35 passengers, two drivers and a cleaner, veered off a sharp curve. A senior police officer said the driver likely missed the curve due to low visibility amid fog.
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Hidden pandemic is quietly wiping out sea urchins globally: Study
Sea urchins across Canary Islands and Madeira are collapsing, with Diadema africanum populations falling by up to 99.7% between 2022 and 2023. Scientists fear a global pathogen may be causing it. Researchers said while they don't yet know which pathogen is causing these die-offs, mass mortality events in world have earlier been linked to single-celled parasitic organisms, scuticociliate ciliates.
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10:01 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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Sea urchins across Canary Islands and Madeira are collapsing, with Diadema africanum populations falling by up to 99.7% between 2022 and 2023. Scientists fear a global pathogen may be causing it. Researchers said while they don't yet know which pathogen is causing these die-offs, mass mortality events in world have earlier been linked to single-celled parasitic organisms, scuticociliate ciliates.
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6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, Tsunami warning issued
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Hokkaido and Tohoku regions on Friday, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The agency has also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (3 feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline. The earthquake comes after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the northern part of Japan earlier this week, injuring at least 50 people.
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10:20 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Hokkaido and Tohoku regions on Friday, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The agency has also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (3 feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline. The earthquake comes after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the northern part of Japan earlier this week, injuring at least 50 people.
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Disney accuses Google of 'massive' AI copyright infringement
Disney has accused Google of copyright infringement on a "massive scale" using AI models and services to "commercially exploit and distribute" infringing images and videos, Variety reported. Disney's attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google on Wednesday, demanding a halt to the alleged infringement. Notably, this comes as Disney announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI on Thursday.
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Disney has accused Google of copyright infringement on a "massive scale" using AI models and services to "commercially exploit and distribute" infringing images and videos, Variety reported. Disney's attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google on Wednesday, demanding a halt to the alleged infringement. Notably, this comes as Disney announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI on Thursday.
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Shubman and I could have given a good start, can’t rely on Abhishek always: Suryakumar
After India lost to South Africa by 51 runs in the second T20I in Mullanpur, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "I think myself and Shubman could've given a good start because we can't rely on Abhishek all the time." "I, Shubman, and a few other batters should have stepped up," he added. Shubman got out for 0(1), while Suryakumar scored 5(4).
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10:44 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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After India lost to South Africa by 51 runs in the second T20I in Mullanpur, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "I think myself and Shubman could've given a good start because we can't rely on Abhishek all the time." "I, Shubman, and a few other batters should have stepped up," he added. Shubman got out for 0(1), while Suryakumar scored 5(4).
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Air purifiers are a luxury show-off for rich people: Baba Ramdev
On being asked how to do yoga in parks amid Delhi’s worsening air quality index (AQI), Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev said, "If the AQI is high, close your curtains and do yoga at home." "Clean the curtains every 15 days. Wear a mask for some time. Air purifiers are just a luxury show-off for rich people," Ramdev added.
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10:38 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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On being asked how to do yoga in parks amid Delhi’s worsening air quality index (AQI), Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev said, "If the AQI is high, close your curtains and do yoga at home." "Clean the curtains every 15 days. Wear a mask for some time. Air purifiers are just a luxury show-off for rich people," Ramdev added.
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Rupee hits new record low
The Indian rupee hit fresh record low on Friday against the US dollar, as investor sentiment on the currency remained bogged down by the absence of an India-US trade deal while likely portfolio outflows added to the pressure. It slumped 20 paise to all-time low of ₹90.52 against US dollar in early trade, according to PTI.
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10:36 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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The Indian rupee hit fresh record low on Friday against the US dollar, as investor sentiment on the currency remained bogged down by the absence of an India-US trade deal while likely portfolio outflows added to the pressure. It slumped 20 paise to all-time low of ₹90.52 against US dollar in early trade, according to PTI.
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Silver prices touch all-time high of ₹2,04,000 per kg
Silver crossed the ₹2,00,000 per kg mark for the first time in Indian history in the spot market, according to GoodReturns. The price of silver in Delhi today is ₹204 per gram and ₹2,04,000 per kilogram, according to the data shown at GoodReturns. Meanwhile, the price of one gram of 24K gold in Delhi is ₹13,281.
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10:53 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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Silver crossed the ₹2,00,000 per kg mark for the first time in Indian history in the spot market, according to GoodReturns. The price of silver in Delhi today is ₹204 per gram and ₹2,04,000 per kilogram, according to the data shown at GoodReturns. Meanwhile, the price of one gram of 24K gold in Delhi is ₹13,281.
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Maharashtra government to launch OC Amnesty Scheme
The Maharashtra government will introduce a revised Occupancy Certificate (OC) Amnesty Scheme to regularise about 20,000 buildings in Mumbai lacking mandatory OCs due to minor plan deviations, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said. The initiative aims to help over 10 lakh residents by easing legal and financial burdens, improving property values, and simplifying home loans.
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The Maharashtra government will introduce a revised Occupancy Certificate (OC) Amnesty Scheme to regularise about 20,000 buildings in Mumbai lacking mandatory OCs due to minor plan deviations, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said. The initiative aims to help over 10 lakh residents by easing legal and financial burdens, improving property values, and simplifying home loans.
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Bouncers assaulted us, hit us with rod: Customer of Goa club where fire killed 25
A woman who visited Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane before fire that killed 25 people, said the nightclub's staff were rude and abusive. The woman said a bouncer pushed her sister down the stairs and hit her brother with a rod after a minor altercation. She said there's one entry and exit point and the club is "suffocating".
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11:08 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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A woman who visited Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane before fire that killed 25 people, said the nightclub's staff were rude and abusive. The woman said a bouncer pushed her sister down the stairs and hit her brother with a rod after a minor altercation. She said there's one entry and exit point and the club is "suffocating".
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Layoffs are not due to cost-cutting: Amazon months after 14,000 job cuts
The layoffs at Amazon are intended to simplify the company's structure by reducing layers of management, not as cost-cutting measure, Amazon's SVP for Emerging Markets, Amit Agarwal, told ET. "To operate that way, we need fewer layers. Workforce reductions are primarily about removing those layers," he said. Amazon announced in October that it would cut 14,000 jobs across the company.
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11:00 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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The layoffs at Amazon are intended to simplify the company's structure by reducing layers of management, not as cost-cutting measure, Amazon's SVP for Emerging Markets, Amit Agarwal, told ET. "To operate that way, we need fewer layers. Workforce reductions are primarily about removing those layers," he said. Amazon announced in October that it would cut 14,000 jobs across the company.
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DGCA suspends 4 flight operations inspectors over IndiGo crisis: Reports
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended four flight operations inspectors as part of its crackdown following massive flight disruptions at IndiGo, PTI reported citing sources. The action was taken due to negligence in inspection and monitoring of the airline, which has cancelled thousands of flights this month after failing to plan for tighter regulations, reports said.
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11:23 am Friday, 12 December, 2025
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended four flight operations inspectors as part of its crackdown following massive flight disruptions at IndiGo, PTI reported citing sources. The action was taken due to negligence in inspection and monitoring of the airline, which has cancelled thousands of flights this month after failing to plan for tighter regulations, reports said.
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