December 9, 2025
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.
Kozhikode Local Poll Campaign Ends With Rallies, Faces Off Between LDF and UDF
Campaigning for Kozhikode local body polls ended on Tuesday evening with major parties LDF, UDF, and NDA holding lively rallies. A tense faceoff occurred at Onchiyam as voting day approaches on December 11.
72.7% Devotees Satisfied at Srikalahastheeswara Temple, Tops Andhra Pradesh Survey
A recent survey shows 72.7% devotees happy with services at Srikalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanam in Andhra Pradesh. The temple leads in pleasing pilgrims on sanitation, staff, and queue management, says MLA Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy.
District Gears Up for Local Body Polls with 28.6 Lakh Voters and Tight Security
Local body elections are set for December 11 with 28.6 lakh voters, 6,724 candidates, and 3,054 polling stations. Special security and a dry day on counting boost election safety.
21-Year-Old Man Murdered Near Hassan, Accused Confess in Viral Video
Keerthi, 21, was found murdered near Hassan after one accused shared a confession video on social media. Police have registered a case under the SC-ST Act and are hunting the suspects.
Kottayam records lowest voter turnout in local elections since 2015 at 70.76%
Kottayam's local body elections saw 70.76% voter turnout, down from previous years. Erattupetta saw a small rise in voting, while Changanassery had the lowest turnout. Some EVM glitches and a minor political clash marred the day.
Dec 9, 2025