December 8, 2025

Sensex Falls 316 Points; Nifty Drops 107 Points Amid Foreign Fund Outflows

On December 8, 2025, India's key stock indices Sensex and Nifty fell by 0.37% and 0.41%. Losses in services and realty shares and continuous foreign fund outflows hit the market early on Monday.

December 8, 2025

IndiGo Cancels 112 Flights at Hyderabad Airport as Disruptions Enter Sixth Day

IndiGo faces a tough sixth day at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport with 112 flights canceled on December 8 alone. Passengers express frustration as total cancellations hit over 600 since December 3. Despite the airline's update on recovery and waivers, many travelers remain stuck and demanding help.

December 8, 2025

PM Modi Opens Lok Sabha Debate on 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram

On December 8, 2025, PM Narendra Modi will start the Lok Sabha debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will join the discussion. Debates on election reforms and in the Rajya Sabha are scheduled later this week.

December 8, 2025

Karnataka Deputy CM Orders Expert Panel to Fight Rising Bengaluru Pollution

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asked for an expert committee to help prevent Bengaluru’s air pollution crisis. With over 1.23 crore vehicles and rising health problems, urgent steps are needed to protect citizens.

December 8, 2025

WA Coroner Demands Closure of Troubled Youth Unit After Teen’s Death

WA coroner orders closure and investigation of Unit 18 youth detention after 16-year-old Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd died due to long-standing system flaws.

December 8, 2025

Thailand Launches Airstrikes Along Cambodia Border After Deadly Clashes

Thailand hits military targets near Cambodia border after deadly clashes left soldiers dead. ceasefire broken, thousands evacuated in tense standoff.

December 8, 2025

Japan Vows Strong Response After Chinese Jets Lock Radar on Fighters Near Okinawa

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi pledges calm yet firm action after Chinese fighter jets locked radar on Japanese planes off Okinawa. China denies and calls Japan's claims false.

December 8, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Teens Say It Won't Change Much

Australia starts a law banning social media for under-16 users. Teens here say they will still find ways to use it. Social media is deeply woven into their lives and friendships.

December 8, 2025

UN Warns New Zealand Over Māori Rights and Rising Racial Disparities

The UN committee has strongly criticized New Zealand for risking Māori rights and deepening racial inequalities through recent government policies.

December 8, 2025

Draft ISI Bill 2025 Sparks Protest Over Academic Autonomy and Government Control

The draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2025 aims to change ISI's status from a registered society to a statutory body, triggering protests from students and academicians. They fear loss of academic freedom and government dominance over appointments and funding.