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

RGI Directs States to Appoint Census Staff by January 2026 for Census 2027

The Registrar General of India has told all states and UTs to appoint census functionaries like enumerators and supervisors by January 15, 2026. The Census 2027 will be done in two phases and use a new web portal to track progress. About 30 lakh field workers will be involved in counting India's population.

December 9, 2025

Kerala local body polls start amid political clash between UDF, LDF, NDA ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

Polling for Kerala’s first phase local body elections began on December 9, testing UDF, LDF and NDA strength ahead of 2026 Assembly polls. Early turnout in Ernakulam touched 7.88%. Leaders expressed confidence and stressed anti-incumbency and campaign efforts.

December 9, 2025

US Deports Second Group of Iranian Nationals Amid Trump’s Tight Immigration Rule

The US has deported over 50 Iranian nationals on a chartered flight back to Iran, raising concern among Christian converts and LGBT detainees fearing persecution.