December 1, 2025

15 Declared Wanted Under Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, ₹26,645 Cr Loans Involved

Fifteen fugitive economic offenders, including Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, are wanted by courts for frauds worth ₹26,645 crore. Nine are linked to big bank scams. Two offenders settled dues. The Supreme Court also ordered quashing of criminal cases on conditional payment.

December 1, 2025

Election Commission Clears Voter Disenfranchisement Claims in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that over 95% of voters in Tamil Nadu and nearly 100% in West Bengal got pre-filled voter forms. They denied opposition claims of voter exclusion. Over 58% of forms have been returned and digitized, showing mass disenfranchisement claims are exaggerated.

December 1, 2025

MP Rajeev Rai Slams Bengaluru Traffic Police Over Airport Jam

Uttar Pradesh MP Rajeev Rai criticised Bengaluru's traffic police for poor management after being stuck for over an hour on a busy road. The MP said calls to police went unanswered, sparking debate online with mixed reactions from the public.

December 1, 2025

Kerala Sees Rise in HIV Infections Among Youth Amid Low Overall Prevalence

Kerala reports 1,213 new HIV cases in 2024 with a worrying rise among 15-24 year-olds. Unsafe sex with multiple partners accounts for 62.6% of infections, urging stronger prevention efforts.

December 1, 2025

Madras HC Stops Retroactive Cut in Open Space Reserve Areas for Housing Plots

Madras High Court said the government cannot reduce Open Space Reserve (OSR) areas retroactively to convert public lands into housing plots. The court ordered Coimbatore authorities to reclaim OSR lands as per old plans and stop misuse.

December 1, 2025

Indian Army Successfully Launches BrahMos Supersonic Missile from Bay of Bengal

On December 1, 2025, the Indian Army carried out a successful combat launch of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Bay of Bengal. The missile hit its target with accuracy, proving the Army's strong precision strike ability and boosting India's defense and self-reliance.

December 1, 2025

Delhi High Court Slams Govt Over 5-Year Delay in Cantonment Boards Elections

The Delhi High Court criticized the Union Government for not holding Cantonment Boards elections for more than five years and called the repeated notifications to govern boards by officials a misuse of power. The case will be next heard in March 2026.

December 1, 2025

Telangana to Achieve Near-Zero Emissions by 2047 with Renewable Energy Drive

Telangana plans to become a clean energy leader by 2047, focusing on renewables, electric vehicles, and smart grids. ICE vehicle sales to end after 2039, with strong policies supporting green growth.

December 1, 2025

Opposition Walks Out of Rajya Sabha, Urges Immediate Debate on Electoral Reforms After BLO Suicides

On December 1, 2025, the Opposition staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha demanding urgent discussion on electoral reforms. Their plea follows the tragic suicides of about two dozen booth-level officers during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government is open to discussion but needs time.

December 1, 2025

Indian Overseas Bank Donates Bus to Belagavi's Bal Bhavan Society for Student Tours

Indian Overseas Bank gifted a new bus to Bal Bhavan Society in Belagavi. The vehicle will help students visit educational spots like Rani Channamma Zoo. District Minister Satish Jarkiholi received the bus and joined children for a short ride.