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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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Trump Administration Unveils New U.S. National Security Strategy with Hemisphere Focus

December 11, 2025

U.S. Releases Overhauled National Security Strategy Marking Major Geopolitical Shift

The United States has released a sweeping National Security Strategy that outlines a decisive reorientation of its global posture under President Donald Trump. The document highlights a renewed emphasis on American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, a fortified military presence in the Indo-Pacific, and a reassessment of long-standing assumptions about European stability and alliance structures.

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UNEA-7 Faces Stalemate Over UNEP’s 2026–2030 Strategy Amid Budget Cuts

December 11, 2025

UNEA-7 Opens in Nairobi Amid Deep Divisions Over UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy

The seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) has begun in Nairobi under tense circumstances, with member states still unable to agree on UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) for 2026–2030. The MTS serves as the organisation’s core mandate, shaping global action on climate change, biodiversity protection, pollution control and land restoration. Despite months of consultations, several delegations are demanding that the text be reopened, while others argue that renegotiation would delay urgently needed guidance for UNEP’s work.

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