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Varanasi Launches India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Water Taxi Service

December 12, 2025

Varanasi Unveils India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Water Taxi, Advancing Green Inland Transport

Varanasi has created national history by launching India’s first hydrogen-powered water taxi service, a major leap toward eco-friendly inland navigation. Inaugurated at Namo Ghat, the initiative showcases the government’s focus on sustainable mobility, clean energy technologies and tourism development along the Ganga.

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UN Mission Finds Venezuelan National Guard Committed Systematic Abuses

December 12, 2025

UN Fact-Finding Mission Uncovers Systematic Abuses by Venezuela’s National Guard

A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Guard committed grave and systematic human rights violations over more than a decade, intensifying global scrutiny of President Nicolás Maduro’s security establishment. The report’s publication coincides with heightened international focus on María Corina Machado, the newly awarded Nobel Peace Prize laureate who remains in hiding amid threats to her safety.

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Oscars 2026 to Introduce First-Ever Casting Award

December 12, 2025

Oscars 2026 to Introduce Historic Casting Category, Recognising a Long-Overlooked Film Craft

The Academy Awards will introduce a dedicated prize for casting beginning in 2026, marking a historic milestone for the film industry. For the first time in its nearly century-long history, the Oscars will formally recognise the creative and technical expertise of casting directors—professionals whose work shapes performances long before cameras roll.

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Mexico Imposes Up to 50 percent Tariffs on Asian Imports, Hits India and China

December 12, 2025

Mexico Unveils Major Tariff Hike on Asian Imports, Reshaping Global Trade Flows

Mexico has announced a sweeping tariff overhaul, imposing duties of up to 50% on imports from India, China and several other Asian economies. Approved by both houses of Congress, the new tariff structure will take effect on 1 January 2026, signalling one of the most significant shifts in Mexican trade policy in recent years. The measures are expected to substantially alter supply-chain routes and impact exporters across multiple sectors.

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Indian Railways Expands Modernisation Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

December 12, 2025

Indian Railways Accelerates Station Modernisation Through Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

The Ministry of Railways is advancing a major long-term modernisation drive through the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), aimed at transforming railway stations into efficient, accessible and integrated urban hubs. The scheme follows a phased master-planning approach, ensuring structured development aligned with future passenger needs.

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