December 4, 2025

Bruce Lehrmann Loses Defamation Appeal in Brittany Higgins Rape Case

Bruce Lehrmann lost his appeal against a defamation ruling affirming he raped Brittany Higgins in 2019. Higgins said she can "breathe again" after the decision.

December 4, 2025

Over 1,500 Australians Complain to TIO About Digital Platform Account Bans with No Help

More than 1,500 Australians complained to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) recently due to digital platform issues. One-third reported wrongful account terminations. Yet, TIO cannot fix these problems. The report warns urgent changes are needed as a social media ban for under-16s starts.

December 4, 2025

Orissa High Court Upholds Odisha Govt's No-Reservation Policy for Super-Speciality Assistant Professor Posts

Orissa High Court rejected petitions challenging no reservation for SC/ST candidates in Odisha’s assistant professor recruitment in super-speciality. Court said no law was broken.

December 4, 2025

Law Commission: Simultaneous Polls Amendment Need Not Be Ratified by States

The Law Commission told a parliamentary panel that the Constitution amendment for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls does not require approval from 50% of state legislatures. It also affirmed the amendment does not violate the Constitution’s basic structure or Indian federalism.

December 4, 2025

No Change in Kerala’s Foodgrain Supply Under AAY Despite Poverty-Free Claim

Kerala will keep receiving the same amount of foodgrains under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana even after the state declared itself free from extreme poverty. The Centre says extreme poverty is not a factor in AAY eligibility. NITI Aayog reports show significant poverty decline in Kerala and India overall.