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.

December 2, 2025

Supreme Court panel starts Karur visit to oversee CBI probe of Velusamypuram stampede

A Supreme Court-appointed panel led by retired judge Ajay Rastogi began a three-day visit to Karur on Dec 2 to monitor the CBI probe into the Velusamypuram stampede that killed 41 people during a political rally led by actor Vijay.

December 2, 2025

India Orders Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installed on All New Smartphones

India has ordered all new smartphones to include the government’s cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi pre-loaded and non-removable. Experts warn it may threaten user privacy.