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Banks in Kerala are closed today, December 9, due to the first phase of local body elections, while all other states operate normally. Several regional bank holidays remain throughout December 2025 for festivals, anniversaries, and state-specific observances across India.

Mohit Chauhan performed at a live concert at AIIMS, Bhopal, and it turned dramatic after the artiste tripped over stage lights and fell in mid-concert.

Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Kerala holds local elections, cyclone rains affect Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra sees closures due to a teachers' strike.

Trump made the comments during a meeting at the White House where he unveiled USD 12 billion in fresh support for American farmers. He said imports were challenging domestic producers and reiterated his intent to address the issue.

On December 9, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,043 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,956 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,90,900 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.

India reiterated its strong backing for Afghanistan's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence, condemning reports of Afghan civilian casualties during continuing clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed away in Pune on Monday evening at the age of 95 years. He had been undergoing treatment at the Poona Hospital.

In the address, Munir described the establishment of the newly-formed Defence Forces Headquarters (DFH) as historic, according to a report by Pakistan's Geo News. He highlighted growing and changing threats and said that it was the need of the hour to intergrate all three military services.

Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the government worked actively to address passengers' concerns in the wake of the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis, and 100 per cent refunds for PNR cancellations have apparently been completed.

After CM Revanth Reddy's proposal, the opposition BJP is also on the offensive.

Team India's luck in the Toss has not been good in recent times and have lost most of them. Will Suryakumar Yadav be able to win the Toss in Cuttack T20I on Tuesday?

Goa police launched an international hunt for the Luthra brothers, Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, after they flee to Thailand's Phuket just hours after the incident. The police have roped in interpol to hasten the process of their arrest.

The 6.22-km-long first phase of the Bhopal Metro to be inaugurated will cover eight stations. Check details below.

In its statement, IndiGo said it has facilitated stranded customers and arranged over 9,500 hotel rooms and nearly 10,000 cabs or buses between December 1 and December 7. The airline further claimed to have optimised its operations.

Tata Group and Intel intend to explore the opportunity to rapidly scale tailored AI PC solutions for consumer and enterprise markets in India.

Modern apps simplify coin collecting by instantly identifying and appraising coins from a photo, offering insights on value, grading, and tracking for collectors.

A professional Kazakh belly dancer, Kristina was performing in front of the revelers when the incident occurred. While finding a safe way to escape, a crew member's warning saved her life whom she likened to an Indian God.

Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1: Candidates must note that objections can be submitted only online from 8 December 2025 (06:00 pm) to 11 December 2025 (06:00 pm) with a fee of Rs 50 per question.

Shehbaz Sharif's government has agreed to accept deported Pakistani grooming gang members from the UK amid a controversial political condition.

Nearly 24 hours after calling off her wedding, the Indian women's cricket team's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has returned to the nets to prepare for the upcoming T20I series with Sri Lanka.

Mumbai's Metro line 8 will soon connect the city's two major airport, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, as an internal and continuous metro network crossing major Mumbai suburbs.

As per reports, Singh fled Australia two days after the murder, leaving behind his wife and three children. He remained on the run for four years and did not even contact his family during the time. Police suspected Singh as his car's movements matched with Cordingley's mobile phone location.

While AR Rahman, Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh and Sid Sriram are among the few Indian artists who have previously performed at The O2, Badshah also steps into the rarefied league of global icons who have headlined the venue, including Beyonc, Adele, Bon Jovi, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry.

Recently, Chinese immigration officials allegedly declared an Indian woman's passport 'invalid' because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her place of birth.

Amid IndiGo continued flight cancellations and delays, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja has expressed his readiness to fly an IndiGo flight for free if the airline is ready to fly by the new FDTL rules. His statement has come amid security concerns of passengers.

Kaantha OTT release: Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Bhagyashri Borse, and Samuthirakani; Kaantha is a period mystery set in 1950s Madras, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. It will start streaming on Netflix from December 12.

Adani Group has invested Rs 10,000 crore so far in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, among others in the state.

The controversy surfaced just a day after Pawan Singh announced on Instagram that he would be sharing the stage with Salman Khan in the Bigg Boss 19 finale. On the show, the Bhojpuri singer performed alongside Salman Khan and former contestant Neelam Giri.

Anshula Kapoor shares an easy skincare routine for clear, youthful, acne-free skin in your 30s.

Yang Zimik, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and writer, is recognized globally for his authentic storytelling (e.g., The Apple Picker's Son, Silence in the Library), successfully bridging the gap between social-themed festival shorts and high-view digital drama series.

Gandhi, MP from Kerala's Wayanad, said PM Modi had selectively quoted from the letter during his address in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day. The so-called objection against the remaining stanzas of Vandra Mataram was manufactured by the communalists, she said during the debate.

In an attempt to ease their mind amid the ongoing IndiGo flight disruption, an IndiGo pilot requested the passengers to cooperate and trust the airline crew as it is working to make the situation normal. Amid the chaos, the airlines has formed a Crisis Management Group to monitor the situation.

Bobby Deol also highlighted his father Dharmendra's journey as a star who never left anyone behind and celebrated the pride he brought to their hometown, Punjab, and the nation

UPSC CSE 2024: The cadres are assigned to the top performers based on the established UPSC allocation policy.

Fitness coach Zarina Manaenkova, 39, stays youthful and energetic with a balanced diet of fish, vegetables, nuts and fermented foods, along with regular exercise and proper sleep, no supplements needed.

Defying the US-China trade war, China posts a record $1 trillion export milestone as strong shipments to the EU, Africa and Latin America fuel growth.

Kalyan Chatterjee acted in more than 400 films, mostly in supporting roles. Some of his notable films include Dhanyee Meye, Dui Prithibi, Sabuj Dwiper Raja, Baishe Srabon, Pratidwandi, and Kahaani.

The slump was not caused by a single factor but a mix of global cautiousness and domestic headwinds. Here are top five reasons why the stock market was unusually down today.

In a recent podcast, Bangladesh's star all-rounder talked about returning to the cricketing field one last time and then announce retirement from all formats.

The Aanand L Rai directorial Tere Ishk Mein, headlined by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, performed good in its second weekend despite competition from Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt-starrer Dhurandhar.

The UIDAI has made it mandatory for hotels and private entities to not take photocopies of customers in a move to protect their privacy. The authority has introduced new rules to curb misuse of the identity of customers.

Starlink has not yet revealed the cost of its enterprise or business plans for India.

Ahead of the first T20I match in Cuttack, Team India's skipper Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about the fitness of Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill, who have been out of action for weeks due to injury.

India-Russia joint statement skips S-500, Su-57 and defence deals as Ukraine war sanctions, SWIFT ban and ruble payment issues stall agreements.

PM Modi slammed Congress for disrespecting Vande Mataram, criticising Rahul Gandhi for skipping the Lok Sabha debate. Marking 150 years of the national song, he highlighted its role in India's freedom struggle, condemned past compromises, and urged national unity and pride.

The Minister Naidu explained that the problems at IndiGo were related to crew rostering and internal operational planning, which the airline is responsible for managing on a day-to-day basis.

ICAI is expected to release the CA January 2026 session admit cards soon on icai.org. Candidates appearing for CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final exams can download their hall tickets using their login credentials. The January exams begin in the first week of the month.

UAE influencer Khalid Al Ameri has officially confirmed his relationship with the South Indian actress Sunainaa Yella. The couple went Instagram official with a mirror selfie in a birthday post by Khalid, where they were seen holding hands. The confirmation comes after months of speculation, fueled by cryptic social media posts about engagement rings and shared locations in Dubai and India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a Lok Sabha discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, reflected on how the song's 50th and 100th anniversaries coincided with colonial rule and the Emergency. He called the Emergency a 'dark chapter' and said the national song continues to inspire courage.