December 2, 2025

Tiruvannamalai Gears Up to Light Maha Deepam on Arunachala Hills Amid Tight Safety Measures

Tiruvannamalai is set to light the Maha Deepam atop Arunachala Hills on Dec 3, 2025. After last year's fatal landslip, forest officials will control hill access. Around 80 local fishermen will light the lamp. Expected crowd is 40 lakh pilgrims with strong safety and medical support.

December 2, 2025

US Clears $1.4 Billion Military Sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for F-16 Upgrades and Helicopter Support

The US approved $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The deals include Bahrain’s F-16 upgrades and Saudi helicopter maintenance and training. These steps aim to keep Gulf allies strong while Congress reviews the packages.

December 2, 2025

Heavy Rainfall Hits Chennai Amid Cyclone Ditwah Remnants; More Showers Expected Today

Heavy rains soaked Chennai and Tiruvallur on December 2, 2025, as the weakening cyclone Ditwah moves slowly. The Meteorological Centre warns of more rains till afternoon with yellow alerts issued in nearby districts.

December 2, 2025

IndiGo Flight Diverted to Mumbai on Bomb Threat That Was Later Found a Hoax

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on December 2 after a bomb threat email. The threat was a hoax. Such fake alerts are rising sharply in India, triggering strict security checks and full-scale emergency drills.

December 2, 2025

New Lane Rules at Kempegowda Airport Pick-Up Zones from December 8

Kempegowda International Airport will launch a lane segregation system to reduce traffic jams and improve safety in pick-up zones starting December 8. Private cars get 8 minutes free; overruns will cost up to ₹300. Commercial vehicles get 10 minutes free parking at designated spots.