December 9, 2025

Telangana Sees Huge Demand for Affordable Housing; Calls for One-Room Units and PPP Boost

Telangana needs 29 lakh affordable homes in cities. Leaders suggest building small one-room houses and using public private partnerships. Mumbai’s slum redevelopment model could help.

December 9, 2025

Telangana Marks 16 Years of State Formation with Telangana Talli Statue Unveilings

On December 9, Telangana celebrates 16 years since the Centre announced the state’s formation. CM A. Revanth Reddy virtually unveiled Telangana Talli statues across 27 districts, while parties mark the day remembering hunger strikes and Sonia Gandhi’s birthday.

December 9, 2025

Eleven Nigerian Troops Detained in Burkina Faso After Emergency Plane Landing

Eleven Nigerian soldiers are held in Burkina Faso after their plane landed without permission. This heightens regional tensions amid recent coup attempts and political crises in West Africa.

December 9, 2025

Supreme Court: Citizenship for persecuted minorities under CAA hinges on valid claims

The Supreme Court clarified that Indian citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh under the Citizenship Amendment Act depends on verifying their claims. The Court emphasized stringent checks before citizenship is granted and issued notices to election authorities. Hearing continues next week.

December 9, 2025

Ukrainians Show Flag in Pokrovsk to Counter Russia's Capture Claim

Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk wave their flag to refute Russian claims of capturing the city. Fighting is intense with Ukraine holding northern parts and resisting Russian advances.