December 4, 2025

Author Lauren Ashley Mastrosa Faces Child Abuse Charges Over Book Content

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa is charged with child abuse material allegations over her novel Daddy’s Little Toy. Police claim the book depicts sexual content with a young child. Mastrosa denies the claims, saying the character is an adult role-playing. The court hearing in Sydney continues.

December 4, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 68 Flights, Chaos at Hyderabad Airport Continues

IndiGo cancelled 68 flights at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on December 4, 2025. Travellers faced delays, confusion, and long waits. The airline blamed multiple issues including weather and tech problems. Passengers expressed anger and distress on social media.

December 4, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah Remnants Lash Tamil Nadu, Chennai Sees Heavy Rain, Reservoirs Near Full

Cyclone Ditwah's remains battered north Tamil Nadu for the third day. Ennore recorded 56 cm rain in 3 days. Red Hills reservoir release increased as storage hits 96%.

December 4, 2025

Severe Heatwave Hits Australia: NSW to Reach Low 40s, Extreme Warnings Issued

Australia braces for intense heatwave, with NSW heading into low 40s by Saturday. The Bureau of Meteorology issues extreme and severe heatwave warnings for several regions. Stay cool and safe as temperatures soar.

December 4, 2025

Young Nationals urge scrapping Australia’s under-16 social media ban ahead of Dec 10 start

Australia’s Young Nationals want to scrap the under-16 social media ban starting December 10. They say it harms regional kids and pushes them to unsafe platforms. Coalition MPs like Sussan Ley and Matt Canavan also criticize the law, while the government defends it as needed for children’s mental health and safety.

December 4, 2025

Kottayam Polls Heat Up with Kerala Congress Faction Battles and Alliance Clashes

Kottayam gears up for local body polls marked by fierce battles between Kerala Congress factions and a tough fight among LDF, UDF, and NDA for control of the region.

December 4, 2025

Thailand Seizes $318M in Assets, Issues 42 Arrest Warrants in Major Online Scam Crackdown

Thailand seized assets worth $318 million and issued 42 arrest warrants targeting online scam networks linked to Prince Group. The move exposes cross-border fraud and human trafficking in Southeast Asia.

December 4, 2025

Kasaragod Local Polls Heat Up: Fierce Battle Among LDF, UDF, and NDA

Kasaragod gears up for a fierce local election battle as LDF, UDF, and NDA contest power in a district with seven languages and shifting political lines.

December 4, 2025

Maharashtra Law Graduates Petition Supreme Court Over AIBE-XX Exam Failures and Rights Violations

Thousands of law graduates from Maharashtra have petitioned the Supreme Court demanding urgent action against poor conditions and rights violations during the AIBE-XX exam held on November 30. They call for reforms and accountability from the Bar Council of India and other agencies.

December 4, 2025

India’s Labour Codes to Get Full Force from April 2026, Says Minister Mandaviya

India's four new labour codes will be fully operational by April 1, 2026. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says draft rules will soon be shared for public feedback. The codes aim to unify labour laws, expand social security, and protect workers with measures like an 8-hour workday and overtime.