December 9, 2025

BJP Boosts Vote Share in Madurai Amid Temple Lamp Row in 2024 Polls

BJP gained strong support in Madurai during 2024 Lok Sabha polls compared to 2016 Assembly results. The party’s alliance and focus on traditions play a role.

December 9, 2025

Mother and Daughter Die in Gas Leak from Bathroom Geyser in Govindarajanagar

A 26-year-old woman and her 4-year-old daughter died after inhaling gas from a leaking bathroom geyser in Govindarajanagar. The tragedy unfolded when the husband couldn't contact them and found them unconscious inside.

December 9, 2025

ICE Arrests Target Undocumented Workers, Not Just Criminals, Immigration Lawyer Says

Immigration lawyer Brad Bernstein states ICE is arresting more undocumented immigrants without criminal records than criminals. Arrests rose to 75,000 in 2017, spreading fear nationwide.

December 9, 2025

Owners of Goa Nightclub Fire Escape to Phuket, Police Launch Hunt

After a deadly fire killed 25 at a Goa nightclub, owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Phuket. Goa Police and Interpol are on the lookout to arrest them.

December 9, 2025

Volcanic Eruption and Trade Shift Likely Brought Black Death to Europe

A new study finds that a 1345 volcanic eruption cooled climate, disrupted crops, and forced new trade routes that introduced the Black Death plague to Europe.

December 9, 2025

EU Mulls Delaying 2035 Combustion Engine Ban, Plans EV Quotas for Fleets by 2030

The EU might postpone its 2035 combustion engine phase-out and introduce strict electric vehicle quotas of up to 90% for rental and leasing fleets by 2030. Pressure from carmakers and rental companies highlights infrastructure and market challenges for a swift EV shift.

December 9, 2025

Chennai Repairs 89 km of Roads Damaged by Cyclone Ditwah Amid Waterlogging Woes

The Chennai Highways Department has fixed 89 km of pothole-ridden roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. Waterlogging and lack of storm drains remain challenges at key spots.

December 9, 2025

India's Top Airlines Employ Nearly 14,000 Pilots, DGCA Strengthens Training Standards

India's six leading airlines have hired 13,989 pilots, with Air India and IndiGo leading. DGCA supports 40 training schools and keeps safety checks robust.

December 8, 2025

IndiGo Apologises, Seeks More Time to Respond to DGCA Over Flight Disruptions Impacting 15.3 Lakh Passengers

IndiGo apologises for massive flight cancellations and requests extra time to reply to DGCA’s notices. Over 15 lakh passengers hit by disruptions linked to new pilot rest rules and technical issues.

December 8, 2025

Satellite Fire Counts Underestimate Stubble Burning in Punjab and Haryana, New Study Finds

A study reveals that official satellite fire counts vastly underestimate stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. Burnt area data shows only a 30% decline, not the reported 90% drop. This misleads pollution control efforts and calls for better satellite monitoring methods.