December 2, 2025

Kerala and Tamil Nadu Partner for Mineral Sand Mining and Value Addition

Kerala and Tamil Nadu have started talks to work together on mining mineral sand from Tamil Nadu’s coast. Kerala’s KMML brings technical know-how, while Tamil Nadu offers resources. They plan a joint venture to turn ilmenite into valuable products, boosting both states’ industries.

December 2, 2025

TNSTC Bus Crashes into House in Tiruvannamalai, 15 Injured

A TNSTC bus rammed into a house near Arani, Tiruvannamalai, injuring 15 commuters and a two-wheeler rider. The house collapsed but was empty. Police are investigating.

December 2, 2025

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Starts Dec 10; Age Checks to Take Weeks

Australia will ban under-16s from social media starting December 10. Age checks may take days or weeks to work fully. New app Lemon8 will also restrict users to 16+.

December 2, 2025

Telangana Governor’s Residence Renamed Lok Bhavan to Embrace Democracy

Telangana Governor's official home will no longer be called Raj Bhavan. It has been renamed Lok Bhavan to highlight India's democracy and support Viksit Bharat goals.

December 2, 2025

Hyderabad Metro Employs 20 Transgender Persons in Security to Boost Safety and Inclusiveness

Hyderabad Metro Rail has hired 20 transgender individuals as security staff. Their roles include passenger help and baggage checks, enhancing safety and inclusiveness from December 1, 2025.

December 2, 2025

Delivery Worker Killed in Hyderabad Motorcycle Crash with Reversing Lorry

A 23-year-old delivery worker died early Tuesday when his motorcycle hit a reversing lorry near Kompally bridge, Hyderabad. Police are investigating the accident.

December 2, 2025

Rajya Sabha Tense Over SIR Debate; Government Prioritizes Vande Mataram

The Rajya Sabha saw a standoff on December 2, 2025, as the government refused to prioritize debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Vande Mataram would be debated first. Opposition parties protested and walked out demanding urgent discussion on SIR.

December 2, 2025

Coimbatore Police File Charge-Sheet in November Gang-Rape Case within One Month

Police filed a charge-sheet against three men accused of gang-raping a 20-year-old woman near Coimbatore Airport in early November 2025. The 50-page charge-sheet names T. Karuppasamy, T. Kaleeswaran, and M. Guna on multiple charges.

December 2, 2025

St. Francis College Signs MoU with Telangana Heritage Dept to Protect Heritage Sites

St. Francis College for Women in Hyderabad partners with Telangana Heritage Department in a new MoU. The deal aims to boost student learning in heritage site preservation and archaeology. Key officials from both sides witnessed the signing on December 2, 2025.

December 2, 2025

Five Tamil Nadu Products Win GI Tags, Raising State’s Heritage Count to 74

Tamil Nadu adds five new products to its GI tag list. These include Woraiyur cotton sari, Kavindapadi jaggery powder, Namakkal soapstone cookware, Thooyamalli rice, and Ambasamudram wooden toys. This boosts the state’s total to 74 GI-tagged products, highlighting its rich craft and agriculture.