The Union government has introduced the Nuclear Power Bill in Parliament, proposing private sector participation in nuclear energy generation while limiting supplier liability. The move is aimed at boosting capacity addition and attracting investment in the strategic power sector.
In an incident that has raised concerns among the Indian diaspora, several Indian students were injured and one was killed in a shooting attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian authorities have launched an investigation as Indian officials remain in touch with local agencies.
Meanwhile, the Sonia Gandhi-led Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has flagged concerns over ASHA and Anganwadi workers being overburdened and underpaid, recommending enhanced compensation and institutional support for frontline health workers.
International News
Australian police have confirmed that the Bondi Beach attackers had links to Hyderabad, adding an international dimension to the probe as coordination between Indian and Australian agencies intensifies.
In the United States, an Indian-origin woman restaurateur was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), triggering concern among immigrant advocacy groups over visa and detention practices.
Separately, in Russia a school student stabbed to death in Moscow by a senior student, prompted debates around school safety and youth violence, days within the shooting incident at Brown University in the USA.
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Sports News
Ahead of the IPL season, questions have been raised over Kolkata Knight Riders’ acquisition of Cameron Green, with concerns surrounding the Australian all-rounder’s injury history and fitness.
In football, air quality issues took centre stage as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was booed during an event attended by Lionel Messi, with chants highlighting the capital’s worsening pollution levels.
Business News
The Indian rupee continued its downward slide, falling 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade, amid global uncertainties and persistent foreign fund outflows.
On a positive note, India’s goods exports rose 19% in November, helping narrow the trade deficit to $24 billion, supported by improved demand in key global markets.
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Education News
Data released by the government shows that under the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2025, thousands of internship offers were generated, with varying completion rates across states, reflecting uneven regional participation.
In a major boost to healthcare education, the Centre has expanded MBBS and postgraduate medical seats, aiming to strengthen medical infrastructure and address the shortage of trained doctors nationwide.
