December 5, 2025

The Hindu in School Science Festival and Ramanujan Spark Quest Set for Dec 13 in Madikeri

The Hindu's School Science Festival and Ramanujan Spark Quest will take place in Madikeri on December 13. Kodagu students from classes 6 to 10 can join free, compete, and showcase smart science and math projects. Register by December 11 to win prizes and recognition.

December 5, 2025

UAE Fines 1,300+ Firms AED 34M for Fake Emiratisation Jobs Scam

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources fined more than 1,300 companies AED 34 million for fake job records, punishing firms for cheating Emiratisation quotas and illegally claiming Nafis benefits.

December 5, 2025

Catch Mercury Shining Bright in the December Morning Sky

December offers the best chance to spot Mercury early in the morning sky. It shines bright before sunrise, visible above the east-southeast horizon. Set your alarm for 5:30 AM and catch this rare planetary show!

December 5, 2025

ESA’s Juice Spacecraft Captures Stunning Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS in 2025

ESA’s Juice spacecraft used five instruments to study Comet 3I/ATLAS up close in November 2025. Early images show active comet tails and a glowing coma, offering fresh clues about this visitor’s nature.

December 5, 2025

Tezpur University Shutdown Continues; Senior Professor Takes Charge as Acting VC

After seven days of shutdown, Tezpur University’s senior-most faculty member took over as acting vice-chancellor. Protests demand removal of VC Shambhu Nath Singh over corruption and ecological damage allegations.

December 5, 2025

CFTRI to Develop Space, Sports, and Geriatric Foods by 2030

CFTRI, Mysuru, is creating advanced foods for astronauts, athletes, and the elderly to launch by 2030. The institute also works on millet-based products and AI-driven food tech.

December 5, 2025

Equator Geo Bags ₹20 Lakh Grant for Cutting-Edge Water Credit Solution in AMRUT 2.0 Challenge

Equator Geo clinched the top spot in the AMRUT India Pitch Pilot Startup Challenge with its smart water credit system. The start-up now gets ₹20 lakh to pilot this innovative water conservation solution that helps cities earn and sell water credits, driving sustainable water governance.

December 5, 2025

IndiGo Cancels All Flights From Bangalore Airport Until Night of December 5

IndiGo has cancelled all its flights from Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport until 10:59 p.m. on December 5. Flights to Mumbai and Delhi are specifically affected. Passengers are urged to verify flight status before heading to the airport.

December 5, 2025

Supreme Court Forbids Temple Money for Struggling Co-op Banks, Orders Refund

The Supreme Court ruled that money belonging to temple deities cannot be used to save failing cooperative banks. It ordered banks to return deposits to Kerala’s Thirunelly Temple, rejecting banks' appeals against the High Court’s refund directive.

December 5, 2025

JetBlue Flight Drop Linked to Cosmic Ray, Not Solar Radiation: Expert

A JetBlue Airbus A320 flight dropped thousands of feet over Florida, injuring 15 passengers. A space expert now says a cosmic ray caused the disruption, not solar radiation as earlier believed.