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

Study Finds High Bacterial Diversity in Protected Eastern Ghats Lakes, Low in Industrial Areas

A large study by CSIR-CCMB shows lakes in Eastern Ghats’ protected areas have rich bacteria, while industrial zones show less diversity. Each lake has a unique bacterial pattern, highlighting nature’s delicate balance.

December 2, 2025

Supreme Court Approves Kerala's Plan to Allot Open Prison Land for BrahMos Missile Plant

The Supreme Court cleared Kerala's plan to give 180 acres of open prison land to BrahMos Aerospace for a new missile unit. Also, land will go to SSB and a forensic university, boosting defense and security.

December 2, 2025

Australia Won’t Compromise PBS as US-UK Deal Raises Medicine Costs 25%

Australia’s health minister Mark Butler responds to the US-UK drug deal pushing prices up 25%. He vows to protect affordable medicines under the PBS and assess new global pharma shifts carefully.

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

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.