December 5, 2025

US Airstrike Kills Survivors on Suspected Drug Smuggling Boat; War Crime Questions Raised

Two men survived a US strike on a drug suspect boat but were killed in a second attack, sparking war crime worries. Pentagon defends strikes amid legal debates.

December 5, 2025

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Seeks Anticipatory Bail After Rape Allegations

Rahul Mamkootathil, Kerala Congress MLA expelled over rape charges, has moved Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail, denying rape definition in FIR and pledging cooperation.

December 5, 2025

Calcutta High Court Refuses Stay on Babri Masjid Replica in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has refused to block the foundation laying of a mosque modelled on Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The court made it clear that law and order is the state government's responsibility amid worries over communal tensions.

December 5, 2025

UP School Principal Dies of Heart Attack Amid BLO Duties, Probe Ordered

A 59-year-old UP primary school principal died of a heart attack during BLO duty for electoral roll revision. Family alleges harassment and non-payment of salary. Probe launched and vice-principal suspended.

December 5, 2025

Lok Sabha erupts over lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Madurai hill temple

Lok Sabha was disrupted after DMK accused BJP of stirring communal tension over lighting the Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram, Madurai. BJP hit back, accusing Tamil Nadu govt of blocking worshippers. Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu govt's plea against Madras High Court's order allowing the lamp lighting.