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.

December 1, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Extension for Uploading Waqf Properties on UMEED Portal

On December 1, 2025, the Supreme Court declined petitions seeking more time to upload waqf property details on the UMEED portal. The Court allowed petitioners to approach waqf tribunals. The mandatory deadline remains December 6, with no extension granted.

December 1, 2025

ATF Prices Rise 5.4%, Commercial LPG Rates Cut by ₹10 in December Fuel Update

On December 1, 2025, Aviation Turbine Fuel prices in India jumped by 5.4%, hitting nearly ₹99,677 per kilolitre in Delhi. Meanwhile, commercial LPG cylinders saw a ₹10 price cut. This marks the third consecutive ATF hike, adding cost pressure on airlines, while domestic LPG prices remain steady.

December 1, 2025

Maharashtra Woman 'Marries' Boyfriend's Corpse After Family Kills Him; Demands Death Penalty

A 21-year-old woman in Maharashtra 'married' her boyfriend's corpse after he was shot dead by her father and brothers over a fight. She vows to seek justice and demands they be hanged.

December 1, 2025

Deadly Asia Floods Kill Over 1,000 in Four Countries

Floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed more than 1,000 people. Rescue teams and military forces race to find survivors as waters begin to recede in some areas.

December 1, 2025

India's Manufacturing PMI Slows to Nine-Month Low Amid US Tariff Concerns

India's manufacturing growth slowed sharply in November. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI dropped to 56.6 from 59.2 in October. Slower sales and US tariffs hit exports, while business confidence fell to a three-year low. India hopes a trade deal with the US this year will ease tariff pressures.