December 1, 2025

Gunmen Kidnap Pastor, New Bride in Latest Nigeria Attacks

At least 20 people were kidnapped in two recent attacks in Nigeria’s Kogi and Sokoto states. The victims include a pastor, his wife, a bride, bridesmaids, and worshippers. The attackers stormed a church and a wedding venue, sparking fresh fears amid Nigeria’s rising security crisis.

December 1, 2025

Opposition to 'Play It by Ear' on SIR Protests After Mixed Views at Meeting

Opposition parties on December 1 chose not to take a full stand on protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They will decide based on the government's response to demands for an electoral reforms debate. Protests will continue on December 1 and 2, with a new call due Wednesday.

December 1, 2025

Parvatipuram-Manyam District Opens 16 Waterfalls with Tribal Help, Boosts Eco-Tourism

Parvatipuram-Manyam district is turning its 16 hidden waterfalls into tourist spots with help from local tribes. New access routes and cycle taxis make travel easy. Authorities focus on safety and no-plastic rules, aiming for a tourism rise by Christmas and Sankranti.

December 1, 2025

Ajay Devgn to Build Film City, Telangana Signs Key Tourism Deals at Global Summit

Telangana will sign major MoUs at its Global Summit on Dec 8-9, including Ajay Devgn's film city and Vantara's wildlife night safari. The state also plans a ₹3,000 crore expo centre and three hotels.

December 1, 2025

Supreme Court Asks Centre to Allow Pregnant Woman Pushed to Bangladesh Back to India on Humanitarian Grounds

The Supreme Court on December 1 asked the Centre to consider letting a heavily pregnant woman pushed into Bangladesh earlier this year enter India under strict surveillance. The woman and her child’s return was challenged after the Calcutta High Court ruled the deportation illegal.

December 1, 2025

Kaloor North's Hot Fight: UDF vs LDF with Former IUML Stars in Kochi

Kaloor North division in Kochi is witnessing a fierce election battle. UDF's T.K. Asharaf and LDF's P.M. Harris, both ex-IUML councillors, contest fiercely. With BDJS and others in the race, development and local influence key factors ahead of polls.

December 1, 2025

Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, ICE Urges Self-Deportation

President Trump has ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in the US. ICE says Somalis should self-deport now or face detention. The move follows fraud claims linked to the Somali community in Minnesota.

December 1, 2025

DoT Orders Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installed on New Smartphones from March 2026

The Department of Telecommunications mandates smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices sold from March 2026. The app will verify IMEI authenticity to prevent fake phones and help report telecom misuse.

December 1, 2025

TTD Launches Drive to Uniformly Enhance Annaprasadam Quality Across Temples

TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal directs standardisation of annaprasadam at all its temples, focusing on taste, hygiene, and service quality. The move includes staff training and detailed reporting plus infrastructure upgrades across key sites.

December 1, 2025

Instagram Uses Video Selfie to Enforce Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Instagram has begun blocking users under 16 in Australia from December 4. Users under 16 receive notifications and can verify their age via a video selfie or risk account deactivation. Those unable to prove their age may need to submit government ID.