December 2, 2025

Rajya Sabha Tense Over SIR Debate; Government Prioritizes Vande Mataram

The Rajya Sabha saw a standoff on December 2, 2025, as the government refused to prioritize debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Vande Mataram would be debated first. Opposition parties protested and walked out demanding urgent discussion on SIR.

December 2, 2025

White House Clears Defense Secretary in Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

The White House said a US Navy commander, not Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat. The strike sparked war crime claims, but officials defended the action as legal and necessary.

December 2, 2025

Apple Rejects India’s Mandate to Preload Cyber Safety App on iPhones

Apple will not preload India’s Sanchar Saathi app on iPhones, opposing government orders over privacy and security worries. The app aims to track and block stolen phones. India demands this on all smartphones, but Apple says it risks iOS security.

December 2, 2025

Bombay HC Defers Maharashtra Local Polls Vote Counting to Dec 21

The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has shifted vote counting for Maharashtra's local body elections to December 21 and banned exit polls till December 20. This change comes amid ongoing polling across 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.

December 2, 2025

India Orders Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App on All Smartphones, Sparking Privacy Fears

India's government mandates Sanchar Saathi app on every smartphone sold or activated in the country to fight phone theft. The move raises major privacy concerns as the app allows potential government monitoring without user consent.