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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Light Rain Hits Telangana; Officials Rush to Protect Harvest from Cyclone Ditwah

December 2, 2025

Light Rain Hits Telangana; Officials Rush to Protect Harvest from Cyclone Ditwah

Telangana stays mostly dry except Mulugu and Nirmal districts seeing light rain. Cyclone Ditwah affects Tamil Nadu. Officials in Nagarkurnool move paddy and cotton to safe places to avoid damage.