ECI Appoints Five IAS Officers as Special Roll Observers in West Bengal for Electoral Roll Check

December 8, 2025

ECI Appoints Five IAS Officers as Special Roll Observers in West Bengal for Electoral Roll Check

The Election Commission of India named five senior IAS officers as Special Roll Observers in West Bengal. They will supervise the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls to ensure transparency and compliance with EC guidelines.

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Alleged TPC Commander Facing Extortion and Terror Charges

December 8, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Alleged TPC Commander Facing Extortion and Terror Charges

The Supreme Court grants interim bail to Dashrath Singh Bhokta, accused zonal commander of banned Tritiya Prastuti Committee. He faces trial under UAPA and Arms Act. The court noted others accused are out on bail and cited his long custody.

Delhi Court Extends NIA Custody of 4 Accused in Red Fort Blast Case

December 8, 2025

Delhi Court Extends NIA Custody of 4 Accused in Red Fort Blast Case

A Delhi court extended the NIA custody of three doctors and a preacher for four more days in the November 10 Red Fort blast case. The accused are linked to a terror module busted in Jammu and Kashmir.

Goa Nightclub Fire Owner Saurabh Luthra Offers Support After 25 Die in Blaze

December 8, 2025

Goa Nightclub Fire Owner Saurabh Luthra Offers Support After 25 Die in Blaze

Birch nightclub owner Saurabh Luthra expressed deep sorrow over the fire that killed 25 people in Goa. He promised full help to victims' families as investigations reveal safety lapses.

NSW Prison Watchdog Demands Permanent Closure of Unsafe Long Bay Jail Sections

December 8, 2025

NSW Prison Watchdog Demands Permanent Closure of Unsafe Long Bay Jail Sections

The NSW prison watchdog warns that parts of Long Bay Correctional Centre housing high-needs inmates are unsafe and not fit for use. It urges the Minns government to close these sections permanently to protect inmate safety and dignity.

Karnataka Assembly Pays Tribute to Six Late Luminaries Including Saalumarada Thimmakka and S.L. Bhyrappa

December 8, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Pays Tribute to Six Late Luminaries Including Saalumarada Thimmakka and S.L. Bhyrappa

The Karnataka Legislature honored six recently deceased leaders and celebrities, including environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka and novelist S.L. Bhyrappa. Plans for memorials and awards to celebrate their legacy were announced.

Madras High Court Orders Inquiry into Temple Financial Irregularities in Chennai

December 8, 2025

Madras High Court Orders Inquiry into Temple Financial Irregularities in Chennai

Madras High Court says HR&CE must investigate financial complaints in temples receiving donations. The court stops temple property lease until probe ends.

Supreme Court Asks ED to Reply on Journalist Mahesh Langa's Bail Plea in Money Laundering Case

December 8, 2025

Supreme Court Asks ED to Reply on Journalist Mahesh Langa's Bail Plea in Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to file a response within three days on journalist Mahesh Langa's bail plea in a money laundering case linked to financial fraud. The court set the next hearing for December 15.

New MRO Facility for C-130J Aircraft Announced in Bengaluru by Tata and Lockheed Martin

December 8, 2025

New MRO Facility for C-130J Aircraft Announced in Bengaluru by Tata and Lockheed Martin

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin will build a new defence MRO facility in Bengaluru for C-130J aircraft. It will begin operations in 2027, boosting support for Indian Air Force planes.

Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 Kicks Off with Big Leaders, Vision for 2047

December 8, 2025

Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 Kicks Off with Big Leaders, Vision for 2047

Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 began on December 8 at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma opened the event. Top leaders including Gautam Adani and Anand Mahindra will attend the closing. The summit focuses on Telangana’s growth until 2047.