Indian-Origin Uber Driver Gets 7 Years Jail for Raping Teen Passenger in New Zealand

December 6, 2025

Indian-Origin Uber Driver Gets 7 Years Jail for Raping Teen Passenger in New Zealand

Satwinder Singh, an Uber driver of Indian origin in New Zealand, was sentenced to seven years and two months in jail for molesting and raping a teenage passenger during a 2023 ride. He diverted the trip route and assaulted the girl despite her protests. The court rejected his claims of consent and denied a jail hardship plea.

Congress Stages Sadbhawna Rally in Kolkata Against Religious Division and Corruption

December 6, 2025

Congress Stages Sadbhawna Rally in Kolkata Against Religious Division and Corruption

Hundreds of Congress supporters marched from a mosque to a temple in Kolkata, promoting unity and denouncing religious division and corruption on December 6, 2025.

Five Dead in New Shelling at Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Despite Ceasefire

December 6, 2025

Five Dead in New Shelling at Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Despite Ceasefire

Overnight shelling at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border killed four civilians and a soldier. Both sides blamed each other for firing first. The violence comes despite a ceasefire from October, with injured reported on both sides.

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill 900+, hunger looms

December 6, 2025

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill 900+, hunger looms

More than 900 people have died in floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra. Remote villages face starvation as rescue efforts struggle. The disaster adds to monsoon havoc across Southeast Asia with over 1,790 deaths.

US Military Buildup in Caribbean Linked to Venezuela's Oil and Regime Change Plans

December 6, 2025

US Military Buildup in Caribbean Linked to Venezuela's Oil and Regime Change Plans

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro claims US military buildup targets his country's vast oil reserves. The US denies this, citing drug war efforts. Analysts say oil is part of the picture but not the main reason. The complex moves intertwine politics, economics, sanctions, and energy interests.

IndiGo Cancels 1,000+ Flights Causing Major Air Travel Disruption Across India

December 6, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 1,000+ Flights Causing Major Air Travel Disruption Across India

IndiGo cancelled more than 1,000 flights due to system reboot. Bengaluru and Mumbai airports faced heavy cancellations. Emergency steps are underway to manage the chaos.

11 Dead, 14 Injured in Deadly South Africa Hostel Mass Shooting

December 6, 2025

11 Dead, 14 Injured in Deadly South Africa Hostel Mass Shooting

At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old, were killed in a mass shooting at a hostel in Saulsville, South Africa. Fourteen others were wounded in an illegal liquor venue attack.

EU fines Elon Musk's X €120m for deceptive blue ticks, US hits back strongly

December 6, 2025

EU fines Elon Musk's X €120m for deceptive blue ticks, US hits back strongly

The EU fined Elon Musk's X platform €120m for misleading users with paid blue ticks. The US slammed the fine as an attack on American tech and called out EU's strict rules.

Israeli Firm to Supply 40,000 LMGs to India from Early 2026, Carbines Deal Nears Finalisation

December 6, 2025

Israeli Firm to Supply 40,000 LMGs to India from Early 2026, Carbines Deal Nears Finalisation

Israel Weapon Industries will deliver 40,000 Light Machine Guns to India from early next year. The company is also finalising a 1,70,000 carbines contract and advancing local production under Make in India.

Hundreds of Job Seekers to March Silently in Dharwad Demanding Govt Job Recruitment

December 6, 2025

Hundreds of Job Seekers to March Silently in Dharwad Demanding Govt Job Recruitment

Hundreds of job aspirants will hold a silent foot march in Dharwad on December 8. They want the Karnataka government to fill many vacant posts and raise age limits for recruitment. The protest is led by the All Karnataka Students’ Association after previous demands went unmet.