December 3, 2025

Indian Man Jailed 2 Years in US for $1M Medicare Fraud in COVID Test Scam

Mohammed Asif, an Indian national, was sentenced to two years in US federal prison for running a $1 million Medicare fraud scheme via a fake testing lab in Seattle. The scam involved billing for COVID tests that never happened.

December 3, 2025

13 Children Fall Ill After Eating Breakfast at Scheduled Tribes Gurukul in Jogulamba Gadwal

At least 13 students at Scheduled Tribes Gurukul in Jogulamba Gadwal district fell ill after eating breakfast. They were treated at a hospital and are now stable.

December 3, 2025

NHRC Highlights 97 Discriminatory Laws Against Leprosy-Affected in India Before Supreme Court

NHRC informs the Supreme Court that 97 Central and State laws still discriminate against people affected by leprosy. These laws restrict them from jobs, public transport, and public spaces, worsening stigma. The NHRC urges the government to remove such provisions and improve support for affected persons.

December 3, 2025

Kerala Suicides Rise Sharply; Experts Warn of Mental Health Crisis

Kerala faces a soaring suicide rate, nearly double the national average. Experts blame worsening mental health and call for better care, more counsellors, and stronger government action.

December 3, 2025

Deadly Cyclones and Floods Kill 1,200 in Asia Amid Climate Crisis

At least 1,200 people have died in Asia due to cyclones and floods during a fierce monsoon season. Climate change is making storms wetter and deadlier. Over a million people have been forced to flee amid severe damage and ongoing rescue challenges.