December 1, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah Hits Nellore with Heavy Rain; IMD Issues Orange Alert

Cyclone Ditwah caused heavy rainfall in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Light rain continued on December 1. IMD issued orange alerts for Nellore and Tirupati, with heavy rains expected until December 5.

December 1, 2025

Kerala Police Arrest Co-accused in Big MDMA Case at Karipur Airport

Kerala cops have arrested Shamsudheen at Karipur airport. He was trying to flee after being wanted in a major MDMA drug bust involving 3.5 kg narcotics in Uppala.

December 1, 2025

Supreme Court directs CBI to probe digital arrest scams nationwide; questions RBI on AI in cybercrime fight

The Supreme Court on December 1, 2025, ordered the CBI to conduct a pan-India probe into digital arrest scams. It also asked the RBI why AI isn't used to freeze fraudsters' bank accounts. States must allow CBI access, and telecom providers must curb multiple SIM cards to prevent cybercrime.

December 1, 2025

Indonesia Flood Death Toll Crosses 500; Rescue Operations Ongoing Amidst Devastation

The death toll from deadly floods in Indonesia has passed 500, with many still missing. Rescue and aid continue as floods caused by a rare cyclone hit three provinces hard, leaving thousands stranded and hungry.

December 1, 2025

ESA Plans 2040s Mission to Explore Saturn’s Ocean Moon Enceladus

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing a bold mission to Enceladus, Saturn’s icy moon with a hidden ocean. The mission will launch in the 2040s, sending an orbiter and a lander to study water plumes that may hold signs of alien life. This is a unique chance to explore ocean water directly from space geysers.

December 1, 2025

PM Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Victims of Sivaganga Bus Accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh compensation for families of 11 killed in a deadly bus crash in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. Injured will receive ₹50,000. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also announced state compensation.

December 1, 2025

Over 120,000 Home Cameras Hacked in South Korea for Sex Exploitation; Four Arrested

South Korean police arrested four people for hacking over 120,000 home and business IP cameras. They used the footage to make and sell sexploitation videos on a foreign website. Authorities are shutting down the site and helping victims secure their devices.

December 1, 2025

Decathlon Transforms Bengaluru Store into Massive Multi-Sport Community Hub

Decathlon converts its Bengaluru Whitefield store into a 60,000 sqft flagship hub. It offers sports coaching, workshops, and community play spaces under one roof for adults and kids.

December 1, 2025

Australia's Renewable Energy Investment Hits Lowest in Nearly a Decade

Investment in large-scale solar and wind projects in Australia has fallen sharply to the lowest level since 2017. Structural issues like planning delays, grid problems, and rising costs are behind the slump, say experts. The government aims to boost clean energy but investors want more certainty and support.

December 1, 2025

Tamil Nadu Launches TN 100 Chip Varsity to Boost Semiconductor Design in Colleges

Tamil Nadu and iVP Semi launch TN 100 Chip Varsity to create chip design labs in colleges. The program targets 100 chip designs and training 5,000 students yearly, aiming to make Tamil Nadu a semiconductor hub.