December 5, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Reduces Seabed Animals by 37%, Study Shows

Scientists find deep-sea mining cuts seabed animal numbers by 37%, causing major damage. Over 90% of 4,000 seabed species found were new. The study urges caution on mining ocean minerals vital for green tech.

December 5, 2025

IndiGo's On-Time Performance Slumps to 8.5% Amid Crew Issues and Flight Cancellations

IndiGo's punctuality nosedives to 8.5%, forcing flight cancellations due to crew problems. Competitors Air India and Akasa Air fare better on Thursday.

December 5, 2025

Sudan's El Fasher Massacre: 60,000 Dead as RSF Seals City, Mass Graves Found

Sudan's El Fasher city looks like a crime scene with thousands of bodies piled up after RSF seized control. Satellite images show mass graves and burning pits. At least 60,000 people are reported killed. Humanitarian aid remains blocked amid fears of famine.

December 5, 2025

IndiGo Flight Delays Cause Chaos in Kerala for Third Day

IndiGo faces service disruptions in Kerala for the third day, cancelling and delaying multiple flights. Passengers face long waits as airports scramble to cope.

December 5, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah Fills 1,250 More Tamil Nadu Irrigation Tanks to Full Capacity

Thanks to Cyclone Ditwah's rain, 1,250 more irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu are now full. Key districts like Madurai and Tiruneveli saw big jumps in water storage.

December 5, 2025

Three Militants Held for Threats Against Sangai Festival Participants in Manipur

Three militants linked to the banned G-5 group were arrested in Manipur for threatening Sangai festival attendees. Police promised strict action as investigations continue amid ethnic tensions.

December 5, 2025

VVMC Official Arrested for Role in Deadly Palghar Building Collapse

VVMC Assistant Commissioner Gilson Gonsalves was arrested for failing to act on an unsafe building that collapsed in Palghar, killing 17 in August. This makes six people booked in the case.

December 5, 2025

Over 400 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Amid Pilot Duty Norms and Rostering Crisis

IndiGo cancelled more than 400 flights as pilot scheduling issues worsen after new rest rules. Delays continue with promised fixes days away.

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.