December 9, 2025

Arson Squad Probes NSW Bushfire That Destroyed 16 Homes on Central Coast

A fierce bushfire hit Koolewong, NSW, destroying 16 homes over the weekend. Police and forensic teams are investigating the cause amid ongoing fire operations.

December 9, 2025

Varadharajapuram Beats Floods with New Water Diversion Projects, Plans to Grow

Varadharajapuram in Kancheepuram district avoided floods this monsoon thanks to government cut-and-cover projects that divert water to lakes. Residents hope for more infrastructure to stop flooding and boost housing growth after years of flood fears.

December 9, 2025

Sudan Air Force Bombings Kill 1,700 Civilians in Markets, Schools, and Homes

Sudan's air force has killed at least 1,700 civilians in bombings of residential neighborhoods, markets, schools, and camps, a new report reveals. The Sudan Witness Project found repeated attacks using unguided bombs against civilians during the ongoing conflict.

December 9, 2025

Auroville Literature Festival Set for Dec 15-21 with Language Themes and VIP Guests

The Auroville Literature Festival will run from December 15 to 21. It features sessions by language—Sanskrit, Tamil, French, and English. Top guests include Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

December 9, 2025

Reddit Agrees to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban but Calls it 'Legally Erroneous'

Reddit will follow Australia’s new rule banning users under 16, starting Wednesday. The platform will verify ages but calls the law arbitrary and not fitting Reddit’s style.

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.