December 8, 2025

Hong Kong Sees Near-Record Low Voter Turnout in Patriotic Election Amid Crackdown

Hong Kong's latest election drew just 31.9% turnout, one of the lowest ever, as strict candidate rules and a recent deadly fire sparked public distrust. Authorities arrested protesters and shut down memorials, highlighting rising tensions in the city.

December 8, 2025

Yerradoddi Temple Officer Caught Stealing Silver, Suspended on CM's Orders

Murali Krishna, EO of Yerradoddi Gangamma temple, was caught stealing silver ornaments and sarees by locals. Suspended immediately by CM Chandrababu Naidu. Police filed a case.

December 8, 2025

Goa nightclub fire: Employee Bharat Kohli detained in Delhi after 25 die

An employee of the Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire has been detained by Delhi police. Bharat Kohli, linked to operations, will be questioned in Goa as investigations continue.

December 8, 2025

Thailand Airstrikes Cambodia, Tensions Flare After Trump-Brokered Ceasefire

Thailand has conducted airstrikes on Cambodia, killing a Thai soldier and escalating tensions soon after a ceasefire deal by US President Trump. Both nations blame each other. This update compares their military strengths on ground, air, and sea.

December 8, 2025

Forest Department Forms Committee After Leopard Kills Boy in Valparai

Following a leopard attack that killed a five-year-old in Valparai, the Forest Department has formed a committee to stop future human-wildlife conflicts in the region.

December 8, 2025

Taibah University Suspends On-Campus Classes Due to Heavy Rain Alert

Taibah University in Madinah canceled physical classes on December 8, 2025, due to heavy rainfall warnings. Students and staff must use the Blackboard platform to continue studies remotely.

December 8, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Urgent Hearing on IndiGo Flight Cancellations Despite Massive Passenger Stranding

Supreme Court turned down urgent plea on IndiGo flight cancellations as lakhs of passengers remain stranded. Government acknowledged issue and is acting to resolve disruptions.

December 8, 2025

Vande Bharat Ekta Yatra marches through Mewat to spark unity and development talks

A vibrant convoy with patriotic songs leads the Vande Bharat Ekta Yatra across Mewat’s villages. The 10-day padyatra highlights brotherhood, local heroes, and urgent development needs in Nuh, Haryana’s most backward district.

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.