December 17, 2025

Parliament Passes Bill to Repeal 71 Obsolete Laws, Boost Ease of Living

On December 17, 2025, Parliament passed a Bill repealing 71 old laws and amending 4 Acts to modernize legal framework. The move aims to reduce outdated rules, remove discrimination, and improve citizens’ lives.

December 17, 2025

UK to Rejoin EU's Erasmus+ Scheme in 2027 with £570m Deal

The UK will rejoin the EU’s Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, allowing students and workers to exchange across Europe again after Brexit. The government will invest £570m, benefiting up to 100,000 people in education and training annually.

December 17, 2025

UAE Changes School Admission Age Cut-Off to 31st December From 2026–27

From 2026–27, UAE will require children to meet Kindergarten and Grade 1 age limits by 31st December, not 31st August. This new rule aims to make schooling fairer and easier to switch between curriculums.

December 17, 2025

Fog and Pollution Halt 21 Flights at Delhi and Chennai Airports on December 17

Dense fog and heavy air pollution caused 21 flights to be cancelled at Delhi and Chennai airports on December 17, affecting passengers and flight operations across northern India.

December 17, 2025

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking 4X Compensation for IndiGo Flight Cancellations

Delhi High Court refused a PIL demanding four times compensation for IndiGo passengers whose flights were cancelled after new pilot duty rules. The court said the issue is already part of another pending case and allowed the petitioner to join that.