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

Supreme Court panel starts Karur visit to oversee CBI probe of Velusamypuram stampede

A Supreme Court-appointed panel led by retired judge Ajay Rastogi began a three-day visit to Karur on Dec 2 to monitor the CBI probe into the Velusamypuram stampede that killed 41 people during a political rally led by actor Vijay.

December 2, 2025

India Orders Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installed on All New Smartphones

India has ordered all new smartphones to include the government’s cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi pre-loaded and non-removable. Experts warn it may threaten user privacy.

December 2, 2025

Eleven Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Odisha’s Turtle Sanctuary

Eleven fishermen caught fishing illegally in Odisha's Gahirmatha marine sanctuary. Their trawler seized. Total arrests rise to 130 since November. Forest officials warn of danger to Olive Ridley turtles.

December 2, 2025

Kannur Prisoner Accused of Wife Murder Found Dead with Slit Throat

Jilson, held for killing his wife, was found dead in Kannur Central Jail with a slit throat. Police have launched an unnatural death probe amid security lapse claims.

December 2, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Petitions on Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls

The Supreme Court will continue hearings on December 2, 2025, on petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The EC says over 95% of voters received pre-filled forms, denying claims of disenfranchisement.

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.

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.

December 2, 2025

Hong Kong Chief Orders Probe into Deadly 151-Death Wang Fuk Court Fire

Hong Kong's leader John Lee has ordered a full investigation into the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 151. Officials arrested 13 people over suspected manslaughter linked to unsafe building materials. The tragic blaze is the worst in 70 years and sparked demands for reform.