December 2, 2025

Indian Railways Revises Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli Janmabhoomi Express Train Numbers from Feb 2026

Railways will change Janmabhoomi Express train numbers from Feb 15, 2026. Passengers should check updated schedules on NTES or call 139 before travel.

December 2, 2025

MP Govt Issues Show-Cause to VIT Bhopal after Jaundice Outbreak Sparks Student Violence

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to VIT Bhopal's chancellor after a violent protest by 4,000 students over poor food quality and a jaundice outbreak. The institute faces disciplinary action if it fails to explain issues within seven days.

December 2, 2025

Bombay HC Defers Maharashtra Local Polls Vote Counting to Dec 21

The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has shifted vote counting for Maharashtra's local body elections to December 21 and banned exit polls till December 20. This change comes amid ongoing polling across 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.

December 2, 2025

India Orders Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App on All Smartphones, Sparking Privacy Fears

India's government mandates Sanchar Saathi app on every smartphone sold or activated in the country to fight phone theft. The move raises major privacy concerns as the app allows potential government monitoring without user consent.

December 2, 2025

West Bengal Spends Only ₹58.51 Crore Under PMMSY, Union Minister Flags Delay

West Bengal delayed implementing the central fisheries scheme PMMSY for two years. It spent just ₹58.51 crore out of ₹114 crore approved. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted state reluctance and insufficient cooperation during his Lok Sabha speech.

December 2, 2025

Tiruvannamalai Gears Up to Light Maha Deepam on Arunachala Hills Amid Tight Safety Measures

Tiruvannamalai is set to light the Maha Deepam atop Arunachala Hills on Dec 3, 2025. After last year's fatal landslip, forest officials will control hill access. Around 80 local fishermen will light the lamp. Expected crowd is 40 lakh pilgrims with strong safety and medical support.

December 2, 2025

Study Finds High Bacterial Diversity in Protected Eastern Ghats Lakes, Low in Industrial Areas

A large study by CSIR-CCMB shows lakes in Eastern Ghats’ protected areas have rich bacteria, while industrial zones show less diversity. Each lake has a unique bacterial pattern, highlighting nature’s delicate balance.

December 2, 2025

Supreme Court Approves Kerala's Plan to Allot Open Prison Land for BrahMos Missile Plant

The Supreme Court cleared Kerala's plan to give 180 acres of open prison land to BrahMos Aerospace for a new missile unit. Also, land will go to SSB and a forensic university, boosting defense and security.

December 2, 2025

Australia Won’t Compromise PBS as US-UK Deal Raises Medicine Costs 25%

Australia’s health minister Mark Butler responds to the US-UK drug deal pushing prices up 25%. He vows to protect affordable medicines under the PBS and assess new global pharma shifts carefully.

December 2, 2025

US Clears $1.4 Billion Military Sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for F-16 Upgrades and Helicopter Support

The US approved $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The deals include Bahrain’s F-16 upgrades and Saudi helicopter maintenance and training. These steps aim to keep Gulf allies strong while Congress reviews the packages.