December 9, 2025

Karnataka Assembly Debates Relief for Farmers Hit by Heavy Rains

The Karnataka Legislative Council saw intense debate as BJP and Congress clashed over relief for farmers affected by heavy rains. BJP accused the government of underreporting crop loss; Congress countered by accusing BJP of politicising the issue.

December 9, 2025

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Challenges Opposition on Development Projects and Welfare Schemes

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slammed Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan for opposing key development projects. He questioned their stand on Vizhinjam port, LIFE Mission, welfare pensions, and more.

December 9, 2025

Telangana Unveils First Road Sector Policy To Boost Infrastructure And Logistics

Telangana announces its first comprehensive Road Sector Policy with ₹11,399 crore investments and major projects like a Regional Ring Road and an 8-lane express highway. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy says the state aims to become a logistics powerhouse by 2047.

December 9, 2025

Ernakulam Sees Nearly 75% Voter Turnout in Local Body Polls; Parties Eye Victory

Ernakulam recorded a strong 74.52% voter turnout in local body elections. UDF, LDF, and BJP all express confidence. Results will be declared Saturday.

December 9, 2025

Kochi Corporation Elections Record 62.52% Voter Turnout Amid Youth Apathy and Technical Issues

Kochi Corporation polls ended with a 62.52% voter turnout, slightly higher than 2020. Male voters led turnout but women cast more votes. Youth showed low interest. Minor voting machine issues and accusations of bogus voting were reported.

December 9, 2025

Cline Faces Backlash Over AI Head’s Comment on Indian Coders; CEO Defends Him

Nik Pash of Cline sparked outrage with a comment on Indian coders’ hackathon photo, seen as racist. CEO Saoud Rizwan, of South Asian descent, defended Pash, saying the tweet was misunderstood.

December 9, 2025

Supreme Court Slams Election Commission for 'Mechanical' Responses on Voter Enumeration Issues

On December 9, 2025, the Supreme Court sharply criticized the Election Commission for giving repeated, robotic replies on real problems faced by voters during the Special Intensive Revision process in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

December 9, 2025

Oakridge Students Shine at MIT STEAM Week Program

Two Grade 9 students from Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, joined MIT's STEAM Week. They worked with researchers, attended a climate summit, and explored innovation.

December 9, 2025

CBI Files Loan Fraud Cases Against Reliance ADA Group Firms, Including Jai Anmol Ambani

CBI launches separate cases against Reliance Home Finance and Reliance Commercial Finance for loan frauds totaling ₹14,852 crore. Jai Anmol Ambani named among accused. Searches conducted in Mumbai and Pune.

December 9, 2025

Telangana Boosts Youth Skills with Welding Robots and Advanced Training at ATCs

Telangana is upgrading technical training with ₹30 lakh welding robots and AR/VR tech at its Advanced Technologies Centres. Students learn industrial robotics and digital manufacturing, opening doors to jobs earning ₹20,000 per month or more.