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US Exim Approves $1.25 Billion for Pakistan’s Reko Diq Critical Minerals Project

December 12, 2025

US Approves $1.25 Billion Financing for Pakistan’s Reko Diq Project, Reshaping Regional Geopolitics

The United States has deepened its strategic engagement with Pakistan by approving $1.25 billion in financing for the large-scale Reko Diq copper–gold mining project in Balochistan. The support, extended through the US Export-Import Bank, marks one of Washington’s most significant mineral-sector interventions in South Asia and signals shifting geopolitical currents in the region.

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New Karnataka Bill Proposes Strict Penalties for Public Hate Speech

December 12, 2025

Karnataka Tables Landmark Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025

Karnataka has introduced an extensive legislative framework aimed at countering the rising instances of hate speech and hate-motivated offences across the state. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 lays down strong definitions, punitive measures and regulatory oversight, while attempting to reassure the public that the law focuses on speech made in public view, not private conversations.

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IIT Bombay Launches India’s First Deep Tech Venture Capital Fund

December 12, 2025

IIT Bombay Unveils India’s First Academia-Linked Deep Tech VC Fund

India has marked a major milestone in its deep tech innovation journey with IIT Bombay launching the country’s first academia-backed deep tech venture capital fund. The Rs 250-crore initiative is set to fast-track the commercialisation of advanced research, bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and market-ready products.

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Interpol Issues Blue Notice for Luthra Brothers in Goa Nightclub Fire Case

December 12, 2025

Interpol Blue Notice Issued for Luthra Brothers in Goa Fire Tragedy Probe

The international search for Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra has gained momentum after Interpol issued a Blue Notice to help trace their movements following the devastating Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people. The brothers, who owned the venue at the centre of the incident, reportedly travelled to Thailand soon after the blaze, prompting Indian investigators to activate cross-border cooperation channels.

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Northern Ireland Confirms First Bluetongue Outbreak with 44 Suspected Cases

December 12, 2025

Northern Ireland Reports First Bluetongue Outbreak as Suspected Cases Rise

Northern Ireland has recorded its first-ever suspected outbreak of the bluetongue virus, triggering urgent containment measures and heightened vigilance across the agricultural sector. Officials confirmed that 44 additional suspected infections were detected within the same County Down herd where the initial cases originated, marking a significant public health and livestock management challenge for the region.

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