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

Tirupati Hotels Hit by Hoax Bomb Threat, Police Clear Premises

Police and bomb squad checked two Tirupati hotels after email bomb threats on December 1, 2025. No explosives were found, and the threat was a hoax.

December 1, 2025

Gunmen Kidnap Pastor, New Bride in Latest Nigeria Attacks

At least 20 people were kidnapped in two recent attacks in Nigeria’s Kogi and Sokoto states. The victims include a pastor, his wife, a bride, bridesmaids, and worshippers. The attackers stormed a church and a wedding venue, sparking fresh fears amid Nigeria’s rising security crisis.

December 1, 2025

Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, ICE Urges Self-Deportation

President Trump has ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in the US. ICE says Somalis should self-deport now or face detention. The move follows fraud claims linked to the Somali community in Minnesota.

December 1, 2025

DoT Orders Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installed on New Smartphones from March 2026

The Department of Telecommunications mandates smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices sold from March 2026. The app will verify IMEI authenticity to prevent fake phones and help report telecom misuse.