December 9, 2025

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges identity checks amid crackdown on illegal immigrants

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath calls for alertness and identity verification before hiring anyone. Crackdown on illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants is underway with strict action.

December 9, 2025

Smart India Hackathon 2025 Finale Held at St. Joseph’s College, 20 Teams Compete

St. Joseph’s College hosted the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2025 with 20 teams, 120 students tackling major challenges like coastal resilience and women’s safety.

December 9, 2025

3-Year-Old Girl Killed in Gaza Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Ahed Al-Bayouk, a three-year-old girl, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza near Rafah. The IDF said it will review the incident. Ceasefire talks continue as violence impacts civilians.

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.