December 9, 2025

Chinese National Held in Srinagar, FIRs Filed Against Hotels for Immigration Violations

J&K Police detained a Chinese tourist in Srinagar after suspicious activity and visa violations. FIRs were filed against multiple hotels for not following foreigner registration rules.

December 9, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 58 Flights at Hyderabad Airport, Major Routes Hit

IndiGo cancelled 58 flights at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on December 9. This marks a drop below 100 cancellations for the first time since December 4. Passengers faced trouble on key routes like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, causing travel chaos.

December 9, 2025

RGI Directs States to Appoint Census Staff by January 2026 for Census 2027

The Registrar General of India has told all states and UTs to appoint census functionaries like enumerators and supervisors by January 15, 2026. The Census 2027 will be done in two phases and use a new web portal to track progress. About 30 lakh field workers will be involved in counting India's population.

December 9, 2025

Powerful 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan, 23 Injured, Tsunami Hits Coast

A strong 7.5 magnitude quake hit northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 and causing a tsunami. Authorities warned of aftershocks and higher megaquake risk. Tsunami warnings were later lifted.

December 9, 2025

Kerala local body polls start amid political clash between UDF, LDF, NDA ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

Polling for Kerala’s first phase local body elections began on December 9, testing UDF, LDF and NDA strength ahead of 2026 Assembly polls. Early turnout in Ernakulam touched 7.88%. Leaders expressed confidence and stressed anti-incumbency and campaign efforts.

December 9, 2025

US Deports Second Group of Iranian Nationals Amid Trump’s Tight Immigration Rule

The US has deported over 50 Iranian nationals on a chartered flight back to Iran, raising concern among Christian converts and LGBT detainees fearing persecution.

December 9, 2025

India Post Unveils DHRUVA to Revolutionize Digital Addressing with Consent and Precision

India Post introduces DHRUVA, a digital address system using labels and DIGIPIN to simplify deliveries and services with user consent and better location accuracy.

December 9, 2025

Trump Unveils $12bn Farm Aid to Support Farmers Hit by Trade Wars

US President Donald Trump unveiled a $12 billion farm aid package to help farmers facing low crop prices and trade war challenges, especially with China. Most funds aim to support row crop farmers and specialty crops. Trump also threatened new tariffs on Mexico over water disputes.

December 9, 2025

Arson Squad Probes NSW Bushfire That Destroyed 16 Homes on Central Coast

A fierce bushfire hit Koolewong, NSW, destroying 16 homes over the weekend. Police and forensic teams are investigating the cause amid ongoing fire operations.

December 9, 2025

Varadharajapuram Beats Floods with New Water Diversion Projects, Plans to Grow

Varadharajapuram in Kancheepuram district avoided floods this monsoon thanks to government cut-and-cover projects that divert water to lakes. Residents hope for more infrastructure to stop flooding and boost housing growth after years of flood fears.