December 5, 2025

Saffron Shawl Protest at Haveri College Over Hijab Row Spurs Talks

Students at C.G. Bellad College in Haveri protest hijab ban by wearing saffron shawls. Authorities held talks and banned mobiles amid tension.

December 5, 2025

Karnataka HC Orders Fresh Counselling for 900 MBBS and BDS Seats in 2025-26

Karnataka High Court sets aside third-round MBBS and BDS seat allotment. KEA must restart counselling, complete by Dec 17. National Medical Commission will hold admissions despite deadlines.

December 5, 2025

Everyday Phrases with Hidden Nautical Origins Explained

Many common English phrases come from old sailor talk about the wind and ships. Words like 'overbearing' and 'by and large' trace back to the sea.

December 5, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 92 Flights at Hyderabad, Travel Chaos Continues for Third Day

IndiGo grounded 92 flights at Hyderabad airport on December 5, worsening travel chaos. Thousands faced long waits, cancellations, and no refunds. The airline apologised and promised efforts to ease the disruption.

December 5, 2025

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Live-in Rights of Couple Below Legal Marriage Age

Rajasthan High Court says two adults can live-in even if they haven’t reached marriageable age. The court stresses constitutional rights can't be denied and orders police protection for the couple facing threats.

December 5, 2025

Canadian Arrested at India-Nepal Border with Fake Visa Stamp at Sonauli Check Post

A Canadian national was caught at the Sonauli immigration post on the India-Nepal border for trying to enter Nepal with a fake visa stamp. Officials detained him and lodged an FIR under the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The man tried to use a forged Delhi Airport immigration seal to travel via Nepal to Canada.

December 5, 2025

Man Who Killed Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Apologizes to Family in Court

Tetsuya Yamagami, who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe, apologized to Abe's family in court, expressing deep sorrow for the pain caused. He blamed Abe for promoting the Unification Church.

December 5, 2025

Faroe Islands Legalizes Abortion Up to 12 Weeks After Tight Vote

The Faroe Islands has voted 17-16 to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. This historic move ends decades of strict laws allowing abortions only in rare cases. The law takes effect from July next year, giving women greater control over their bodies and access to safe healthcare locally.

December 5, 2025

Supreme Court Faces Heated Exchange Over Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Lighting Case

The Supreme Court witnessed a tense moment as Tamil Nadu State counsel sought early listing of an appeal against Madras High Court's order allowing lamp lighting at Thiruparankundram hill temple, sparking accusations of 'drama' from opponents during Friday's hearing.

December 5, 2025

SIA Raids Srinagar, Ganderbal in White Collar Terror Probe Linked to Delhi Blast

Jammu and Kashmir Police's SIA conducted early morning raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal on December 5. The raids target the 'white collar' terror module linked to the November 10 Delhi blast. Tufail Bhat, arrested last month, was among those investigated.