December 9, 2025

NSW Keeps Overseas Rehoming of Greyhounds Despite Fatal Risks, Rejects Track Suspension

NSW will continue sending retired greyhounds overseas despite a report finding this practice harmful. The government rejected halting racing if new track safety standards aren't met by year-end.

December 9, 2025

Syro-Malabar Church Dioceses Push for Farmers’ Issues in Idukki and Kothamangalam Elections

Idukki and Kothamangalam dioceses of Syro-Malabar Church call on election candidates to act on farmers’ problems and forest department disputes. They promise to support those who prioritize people’s issues and job creation.

December 9, 2025

High Court Hearing on Iranian Refugee Deported to Nauru Despite Death Risks

An Iranian refugee with severe asthma faces deportation to Nauru, risking death. Lawyers challenge Australia's $2.5bn NZYQ deal in high court. The government pushes fast deportation laws.

December 9, 2025

West Bengal EC launches duplicate voter check, adds 5 special observers

West Bengal’s Election Commission has launched a new app feature to spot duplicate voters. Five senior IAS officers join as Special Roll Observers to oversee the process. Draft voter lists come out on Dec 16, final by Feb 14. State polls set for mid-2026.

December 9, 2025

Goa Nightclub Owners Flee to Thailand After Deadly Fire Kills 25

Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after a fire killed 25 people at Birch By Romeo Lane. Police seek Interpol's help to arrest the Luthra brothers. Fire likely caused by fireworks inside the club.

December 9, 2025

Ukraine Plans New Peace Proposal, Zelensky Firmly Rejects Giving Up Land

Ukraine is set to offer a new peace plan to the US without giving up land. President Zelensky says surrendering territory is illegal and immoral. Talks with Europe and US continue amid Russian drone attacks.

December 9, 2025

Rahul Gandhi to Lead Election Reforms Debate in Lok Sabha from Dec 9

Rahul Gandhi will start the election reforms debate in Lok Sabha on December 9. BJP and Congress leaders will also join the two-day discussion. In Rajya Sabha, the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' is being discussed.

December 9, 2025

Goa Landowner Warned Illegal Nightclub Years Before Deadly Fire

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, original landowner, fought illegal activities at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub for 20 years before a fire killed 25. Despite panchayat actions, the club ran with expired licence and legal hurdles.

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.