December 9, 2025

Excise Teams Seize 108 Ganja Plants, 3.6 Kg Dry Ganja in Telangana Raids

Excise officials in Telangana caught over 108 ganja plants and 3.6 kg dry ganja in raids across Vikarabad, Sangareddy, and Hyderabad. Suspects arrested and assets worth ₹23 lakh seized in these crackdowns.

December 9, 2025

Karnataka to Roll Out AI-Powered Smart Enforcement System for Road Safety

Karnataka Transport Department will launch AI-backed smart cameras on 60 high-risk roads to track violations. Digital challans will be auto-issued to offenders, aiming to boost road safety and cut accidents.

December 9, 2025

Madras High Court asks Ministry to decide on cinema halls in airport zones; PVR INOX multiplex in Chennai to continue for now

The Madras High Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to decide if cinemas can operate inside airport zones. Meanwhile, PVR INOX's five-screen multiplex at Chennai Airport's Aerohub will stay open until a policy decision is made.

December 9, 2025

Twelve Fired FBI Agents Sue Over Being Punished for Kneeling During 2020 Protest

Twelve ex-FBI agents say they were unfairly fired for kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington DC in 2020. They filed a lawsuit blaming FBI head Kash Patel and want their jobs back.

December 9, 2025

Hyderabad’s Air Quality Numbers Confuse: CPCB vs Third-Party Apps Show Different AQI Levels

Hyderabad air quality data on Monday evening showed conflicting AQI readings. CPCB reported moderate pollution, while third-party apps flagged hazardous levels, up to 436 in some areas. Pollution has surged up to 74% compared to last year, with dust and vehicles as main causes.

December 9, 2025

APCRDA to Allot Plots to Undavalli Farmers via E-Lottery for Seed Access Road Project

APCRDA will hold an e-lottery on Wednesday at 4 PM to allot 22 plots to 14 Undavalli farmers. The move follows their agreement to withdraw court cases and aid the Seed Access Road construction.

December 9, 2025

Shastra VC launches India’s first deep-tech fellowship with $100,000 support per team

Shastra VC has launched SDEX, India’s first deep-tech fellowship. The program provides up to $100,000 equity-free funding and mentorship to 15 teams, helping frontier research become startup-ready. Applications close January 31, 2026.

December 9, 2025

Ballari DC Orders Strict Action to Stop Child Marriages, Boosts Awareness Efforts

Ballari Deputy Commissioner Nagendra Prasad directs all departments to strictly enforce laws against child marriage. He wants better awareness and quick FIRs to end this illegal practice.

December 9, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Users Lose Access Instantly

Australia has launched a historic ban on social media for under-16s. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are removing accounts, with hefty fines for non-compliance. Parents and teens react strongly as the new law takes effect.

December 9, 2025

Karnataka to Launch 700 KPS Magnet Schools Amid Protests Over School Mergers

Karnataka plans 700 new KPS Magnet Schools to boost quality education and merge small schools. The move faces protests from locals and student groups demanding no school closures.