December 9, 2025
Ernakulam Sees Nearly 75% Voter Turnout in Local Body Polls; Parties Eye Victory
Ernakulam recorded a strong 74.52% voter turnout in local body elections. UDF, LDF, and BJP all express confidence. Results will be declared Saturday.
Kochi Corporation Elections Record 62.52% Voter Turnout Amid Youth Apathy and Technical Issues
Kochi Corporation polls ended with a 62.52% voter turnout, slightly higher than 2020. Male voters led turnout but women cast more votes. Youth showed low interest. Minor voting machine issues and accusations of bogus voting were reported.
Cline Faces Backlash Over AI Head’s Comment on Indian Coders; CEO Defends Him
Nik Pash of Cline sparked outrage with a comment on Indian coders’ hackathon photo, seen as racist. CEO Saoud Rizwan, of South Asian descent, defended Pash, saying the tweet was misunderstood.
Supreme Court Slams Election Commission for 'Mechanical' Responses on Voter Enumeration Issues
On December 9, 2025, the Supreme Court sharply criticized the Election Commission for giving repeated, robotic replies on real problems faced by voters during the Special Intensive Revision process in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Oakridge Students Shine at MIT STEAM Week Program
Two Grade 9 students from Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, joined MIT's STEAM Week. They worked with researchers, attended a climate summit, and explored innovation.
CBI Files Loan Fraud Cases Against Reliance ADA Group Firms, Including Jai Anmol Ambani
CBI launches separate cases against Reliance Home Finance and Reliance Commercial Finance for loan frauds totaling ₹14,852 crore. Jai Anmol Ambani named among accused. Searches conducted in Mumbai and Pune.
Telangana Boosts Youth Skills with Welding Robots and Advanced Training at ATCs
Telangana is upgrading technical training with ₹30 lakh welding robots and AR/VR tech at its Advanced Technologies Centres. Students learn industrial robotics and digital manufacturing, opening doors to jobs earning ₹20,000 per month or more.
LDF, UDF, NDA End Palakkad Poll Campaign with Vibrant Rallies
Palakkad’s civic election campaign ended with lively rallies by LDF, UDF, and NDA. Thousands joined bike rallies, singing and dancing ahead of Thursday's vote.
Interpol Issues Blue Notice Against Goa Nightclub Owners After Deadly Fire
Interpol has issued a Blue Notice against Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of a Goa nightclub where a fire claimed 25 lives. The Luthras fled to Thailand following the tragedy on December 6.
Kuwait Busts 15 in Rigged ‘Ya Hala Draws’ Scandal During Shopping Festival
Kuwait police arrested 15 people for fixing the popular Ya Hala Draws during the Kuwait Shopping Festival. Charges include bribery and forgery. A senior official and others allegedly funneled prizes for cash. The scandal shakes faith in prize promotions and may lead to stricter rules.
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