Canada's immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visa and permit refusals, leading to widespread concerns about automated decision-making replacing human assessment. This crisis is fueling a significant rise in judicial reviews as applicants challenge decisions deemed generic and unreasonable, with numbers of new temporary residents, particularly students, declining sharply.
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Tragedy has struck the internet with the passing of 19-year-old TikTok creator Emman Atienza, daughter of TV host Kuya Kim Atienza. Found deceased at her Los Angeles home, Emman was a mental health advocate known for her honesty and vulnerability online. Her family confirmed the news, celebrating her kindness and urging others to carry forward her spirit of compassion.
US President Donald Trump claimed India is significantly reducing Russian oil imports, even suggesting a complete cutback. This comes as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions. However, India has consistently denied these assertions, prioritizing its national interests and stating no such commitment has been made.
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The Delhi government will enforce a uniform admission age of six years for Class 1 in all schools from the 2026-27 session, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The revised structure redefines early education stages from Nursery to Class 1, ensuring developmental readiness, reducing academic pressure, and standardising learning outcomes across Delhi’s school ecosystem.
Despite winning the Asia Cup 2025, India has not received their trophy due to a controversy involving ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. The silverware remains locked in the ACC office after India declined to accept it from Naqvi, who insists on presenting it personally. A resolution is expected at an upcoming ACC meeting.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s family has rejected the CBI closure report, calling it an “eyewash.” The CBI found no evidence of wrongdoing by Rhea Chakraborty. The family’s lawyer criticized the report’s lack of supporting documents and plans to file a protest. The Patna court will hear the case on December 20.
India's state-owned refiners are scrutinizing oil contracts following US sanctions on Russian firms Rosneft and Lukoil. While India has significantly increased Russian oil imports due to discounts, refiners are verifying supplies don't directly originate from sanctioned entities.
Tragedy struck on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway as a private bus caught fire, claiming 19 passengers and a biker. The inferno erupted after the bus rammed a motorcycle, dragging it for 300 meters. Trapped by a jammed exit and sealed windows, survivors bravely broke free. Authorities are expediting DNA profiling for victim identification.
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