December 2, 2025

Telangana STF Busts Ganja Sales, Arrests Six; Over 2.7 Kg Seized

Telangana STF arrested six in Hyderabad over two days for selling ganja. Raids in Nanakramguda, Nampally, and Nehru Nagar yielded 2.7 kg of ganja and other items. Key suspects hailed from Odisha, indicating a supply network. Cases are under ongoing investigation.

December 2, 2025

KKCCI Welcomes New Vande Bharat Timings and Direct Silk Transport from Kalaburagi

KKCCI praises South Western Railway for shifting Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express departure to 6:10 a.m. from Jan 1, 2026. The chamber also hails Central Railway's new direct silk transport from Kalaburagi to Ramanagara, aiding sericulturists.

December 2, 2025

Grand 10th Salakatla Brahmotsavams Begin at Dokiparru Mahakshetram with Sacred Rituals

The 10th Salakatla Brahmotsavams started Dec 2 at Dokiparru Mahakshetram with vibrant rituals like Snapan Tirumanjanam and Ankuraropana. Devotees join in prayers for prosperity and welfare.

December 2, 2025

PUCL Alleges Torture Behind Darshan Singamalai's Custodial Death in Karnataka, Seeks Judicial Probe

PUCL blames Vivekanagar police for 28-year-old Darshan Singamalai’s death after alleged torture. They demand a judicial inquiry, action against police, and protection for his Scheduled Caste family.

December 2, 2025

Telangana Gifts Souvenir Kits with Local Snacks at Global Summit

Telangana government will present delegates at the Telangana Rising Global Summit with souvenir kits featuring Pochampally Ikkat and local snack baskets. The event on December 8-9 at Bharat Future City will host global leaders, investors, and ministers.

December 2, 2025

Tamil Nadu Police Use AI to Manage Crowd and Traffic at Kathigai Deepam Festival

Tamil Nadu police have deployed AI tools for the first time to manage massive crowds and traffic at the Kathigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai. Cameras and drones feed live data, alerting officers about crowd density and vehicle numbers to prevent dangers and keep the festival smooth.

December 2, 2025

Madras High Court Rules Only Tenkalai Sect Can Perform Ceremonial Worship at Devarajaswamy Temple

Madras High Court gives Tenkalai sect exclusive rights to recite rituals and hymns at Devarajaswamy Temple. The Vadakalai sect cannot interfere during ceremonial worship. The court upheld laws dating back to 1882, emphasizing peaceful temple worship and official roles.

December 2, 2025

Qatar Launches Digital System for Hajj 1447 AH Pilgrim Selection and Registration

Qatar begins digital registration for Hajj 1447 AH pilgrims from December 2, 2025, with new features to ease payments and planning, serving 4,400 pilgrims.

December 2, 2025

Forced Unanimous Polls Threaten Gram Panchayat Democracy, Warns Forum for Good Governance

The Forum for Good Governance warns that unanimous Gram Panchayat elections gained through coercion and auctions endanger democracy. They call for stronger election oversight and verified polls.

December 2, 2025

Seven New Mosques in Abu Dhabi Named After UAE Emirates by President Sheikh Mohamed

Ahead of the 54th Eid Al Etihad, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed directs naming seven new Abu Dhabi mosques after the Emirates. The mosques will host 6,000 worshippers and open in January 2024, blending tradition and modern design to strengthen faith and unity.