December 1, 2025

Greens Demand 25% Gas Export Tax as Home Prices Surge Beyond Rate Cut Gains

The Australian Greens want a 25% tax on all gas exports to protect domestic supply and avoid a future gas shortfall. Meanwhile, soaring home prices have erased the advantage of recent interest rate cuts for buyers.

November 30, 2025

CAG Flags Assam’s 2023-24 Budget as Unrealistic, Points to Poor Fund Use and Missing Reports

The CAG called Assam’s 2023-24 budget unrealistic and overestimated, with ₹30,516 crore savings due to lower receipts. It found poor use of supplementary grants and many missing utilisation certificates and reports.

November 30, 2025

Parliament’s Winter Session Begins with Key Bills on Nuclear Sector and Education Reforms

The Winter session of Parliament starts December 1, 2025, focusing on new laws to open nuclear sector to private players and reform education. The opposition plans to raise electoral roll issues across 12 states. Fifteen sittings are expected until December 19.

November 30, 2025

University of Madras Approves Corpus Fund Withdrawal to Clear ₹95.44 crore Pension Arrears

University of Madras approves partial withdrawal of ₹45.6 crore from its corpus fund to pay pension arrears to 339 retirees. The state government adds ₹20 crore grant. Despite opposition, action follows Madras High Court order.

November 30, 2025

Gaza’s Cash Crisis Fuels Boom in Banknote Repair Business Amid War and Economic Collapse

Gaza’s economy is in ruins, and cash is scarce. Amid bank closures and no ATMs, people rely on repairing worn banknotes to keep money flowing. This small trade is helping residents survive the worsening crisis.