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Rahul Gandhi Says 'Vote Chori Is Anti-National', BJP Hits Back In Heated Electoral Reforms Debate

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had ceased to function independently and was colluding with those in power.

9 Dec 2025 4:50 pm
Refreshing, Creative & Cool: India Post Gets A 'Gen-Z' Extension Counter At Kerala's CMS College

At its heart, the new counter is built on a philosophy that resonates deeply with the student community: Of the students, by the students, for the students.

9 Dec 2025 4:29 pm
False Citations, Twisted Verdicts & A Lawyer's Apology: 'AI Hallucination' Hits Supreme Court

The rejoinder was prepared using generative-AI tools, which invented precedents, complete with bogus citations and distorted statements of law, aimed at convincing the court

9 Dec 2025 3:57 pm
Gaurav Luthra, Absconding Owner Of Goa Nightclub Hit By Deadly Blaze, Spotted At Phuket Airport

Gaurav Luthra, owner of Brich by Romeo Lane where 25 died in a Goa fire, was seen at Phuket airport after fleeing India on an IndiGo flight.

9 Dec 2025 3:46 pm
Back On Its Feet: IndiGo CEO Says Flight Ops Have Stabilised After Nationwide Disruptions

The remarks come after a severe wave of cancellations that continued to rattle air travel through Tuesday, triggering widespread delays.

9 Dec 2025 3:39 pm
Power Cut In These Areas Of Bengaluru On Dec 10 Amid Ongoing Maintenance

North Bengaluru also sees irregular cuts, especially in Hebbal, Kempapura, RT Nagar, HBR Layout, Thanisandra and Nagawara.

9 Dec 2025 3:21 pm
Lalbagh In Bengaluru Crowned As The Most Searched Botanical Garden On Google Maps

Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru has been ranked the worlds most searched botanical garden on Google Maps, topping a global list shared in Googles Year in Search report

9 Dec 2025 3:12 pm
No More 40-Page Forms: PM Modi Tells NDA MPs Country Is In Reform Express Phase

PM Modi is believed to have said the government must move towards doorstep delivery of services and eliminate the need for citizens to repeatedly submit the same data across depts

9 Dec 2025 2:50 pm
Hyderabad Realtor Murdered By Man Who Blamed Him For Fathers Encounter In 1999

Venkata Ratnam was killed in Hyderabad in a public attack linked to a 26-year-old vendetta. Chandan Singh, seeking revenge for Sudesh Singh's death, surrendered with five others.

9 Dec 2025 2:41 pm
After Goa Fire, Pramod Sawant Orders Demolition Of Absconding Luthra Brothers Flagship Club

The owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, the Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a devastating fire on Saturday night, are now facing Interpol Blue Corner notice.

9 Dec 2025 2:41 pm
Tipu Sultans Moscow-Born Descendent Who Defied Hitlers Army Till Her Last Breath

In the shadows of war-torn Europe, an Indian-origin woman moved like a whisper, beautiful, calm, and fierce enough to outwit Hitlers army, until betrayal sealed her fate

9 Dec 2025 2:33 pm
'Where Were Police Patrol Teams?': Family After Rajasthan Couple Dies Trapped In Car For Hours

The family of a Rajasthan couple who died trapped in their car on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has blamed authorities and delayed rescue efforts for their deaths.

9 Dec 2025 2:29 pm
Cold Wave Incoming: Karnataka To Shiver, With Bengaluru Feeling The Bite

According to IMD Karnataka, most parts of the state, including Bengaluru, are likely to see foggy and cold conditions with no rainfall expected all through the week.

9 Dec 2025 2:06 pm
Amit Shah Counters Priyanka Gandhi On Vande Mataram: Debate Not Driven By Bengal Polls

Amit Shah defended the discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in the Rajya Sabha, saying its relevance extends beyond politics and will continue even in 2047.

9 Dec 2025 1:47 pm
'Will Clear Delusions': Rijiju Slams Opposition's 'Wrong Narratives' Over Election Processes

Kiren Rijiju accused Opposition parties of spreading false narratives on electoral processes and said Parliament debates on election reforms and Vande Mataram will clarify facts.

9 Dec 2025 1:46 pm
Karnataka High Court Stays Government Order On Monthly Paid Menstrual Leave

With the High Courts interim stay now in place, the governments menstrual leave directive will remain on hold. Labour Department will have to present a detailed response.

9 Dec 2025 1:43 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Amit Shah Defends Discussion On Vande Mataram In RS, Centre Trims IndiGo Winter Schedule By 5%, & More

We are also covering: Owners of Birch flee to Phuket after fire, Pakistan military considering treason trail against Imran Khan and more.

9 Dec 2025 1:32 pm
Goa Club Owners Flee To Thailand: How Luthra Brothers Rose & Tripped Down The Romeo Lane

Goa nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra's annual revenue could be in the range of Rs 200-300 crore and personal net worth around Rs 150-250 crore

9 Dec 2025 1:18 pm
'Strict, Appropriate Action Will Be Taken': Aviation Minister On IndiGo Flight Disruption In Lok Sabha

The minister said the DGCA has already issued notices to IndiGo and that the airline is being held fully accountable for the chaos

9 Dec 2025 12:51 pm
What If Every Metro Arrived In 4 Minutes? Bengaluru Might Get There Soon

With an expanding city population, BMRCLs plan to bring down wait times to four minutes across all lines marks a significant step toward a smoother metro experience.

9 Dec 2025 12:48 pm
Goa Fire Tragedy: Luthra Brothers Flee, Leave Dog At Home; Welfare Team Steps In

After the Birch by Romeo Lane fire in Goa killed 25, Luthra brothers fled Delhi for Phuket, leaving their dog unattended.

9 Dec 2025 12:45 pm
Kota Engineer Becomes First Indian Woman To Power The Iconic Harmony Of The Seas

Her journey began in a small Kota home, but her ambition carried her far beyond the shore to a colossal cruise ship where she shattered barriers and quietly made maritime history

9 Dec 2025 12:37 pm
Creamy Layer Income Bars Candidate From OBC Reservation, Rules Karnataka HC

Under Karnatakas 2018 creamy-layer criteria, any individual whose parents annual income exceeds Rs 8 lakh is considered part of the creamy layer, therefore not eligible for OBC.

9 Dec 2025 12:32 pm
Veteran Malayalam Director And Ex-MLA PT Kunju Muhammed Accused Of Molestation By Colleague

The victim, a member of the jury responsible for selecting films for the upcoming festival, submitted her complaint to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

9 Dec 2025 12:25 pm
Goa Police Seek Interpol Blue Corner Notice Against Luthra Brothers, Seal 2 More Nightclubs In Ongoing Crackdown

The Blue Corner Notice, once issued, will allow Interpol member countries to locate and collect information on the whereabouts and activities of the accused.

9 Dec 2025 12:09 pm
Nagpur Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide After Husband Fails To Get Her Promised Job

Kiran Suraj Dadhe, a kabaddi player from Nagpur, Maharashtra, died by suicide after alleged harassment and unfulfilled job promises by her husband Swapnil Jaydev Lambghare.

9 Dec 2025 12:03 pm
Grave Urgency: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Flags Tur Dal Price Crash, Urges PM Modi To Intervene

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah warned that a procedural delay in approving procurement at the Union Government level is placing farmers under avoidable and unjustifiable risk

9 Dec 2025 12:03 pm
Karnataka HC Stays State Govt's Order Granting Paid Period Leave To Women Employees

The Bench also questioned the government on whether it had consulted stakeholders or allowed for objections before framing the policy.

9 Dec 2025 12:02 pm
124 Litres Gone In 13 Minutes: Thieves Drained BMTC Bus While Staff Slept Inside

Shockingly, the entire operation took only about 13 minutes. Between 2:30 AM and 2:43 AM, they drained out 124 litres of fuel, loaded the cans into their car, and drove away.

9 Dec 2025 11:59 am
Centre Orders IndiGo To Reduce Flights By 5%, Submit Revised Schedule By Tomorrow

The DGCA has ordered a 5% cut in IndiGos flight schedule. The airline has been asked to submit a revised schedule by Wednesday, with reductions mainly on high-demand routes.

9 Dec 2025 11:58 am
Goa Nightclub Tragedy: What Are Electronic Crackers That Led To The Fire? | Explained

A spark from an electronic firecracker ignited the bamboo roof at Goas Burch by Romeo Lane, turning a night of celebration deadly and killing 25

9 Dec 2025 11:57 am
'Rules Are Good, But People Should Not Be Troubled': PM Modi On IndiGo Crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the widespread IndiGo flight cancellations, telling NDA MPs that people must not face inconvenience due to systemic issues.

9 Dec 2025 11:53 am
UP Woman Marries Lord Krishnas Idol In Hindu Ceremony After Receiving A Gold Ring In Prasad

The UP woman visited the Banke Bihari Temple, where she received a gold ring and believed it was a gesture of acceptance from Lord Krishna himself.

9 Dec 2025 11:40 am
Madras HC Judge's Karthigai Deepam Lighting Ruling Sparks Row: Who Is Justice GR Swaminathan?

Justice Swaminathan ruled allowing the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam lamp at a site on Thiruparankundram hill that lies close to a dargah.

9 Dec 2025 11:35 am
Rs 14 Lakh To Rs 1.26 Crore: Bengaluru BDA Sold 50 Flats In A Day

The Hunnigere project drew especially strong interest because of its premium villas and larger flat configurations, including spacious 3 BHK and 4 BHK units.

9 Dec 2025 11:24 am
Dawn Flight After Deadly Blaze: How Luthra Brothers, Owners Of Goa Club Hit By Fire, Escaped India

While some club-goers managed to flee, many, especially workers in the basement kitchen and storage areas, were trapped and suffocated as smoke filled the enclosed space

9 Dec 2025 10:46 am
In Big Verdict, Supreme Court Allows Girl To Get SC Certificate Based On Mother's Caste

The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences since similar petitions are pending that challenge the tradition of a child's caste being decided by the father's caste

9 Dec 2025 10:43 am
Elderly Woman Goes Missing In Mumbai, Family Traces Her Through Necklace GPS

The elderly woman was traced to a hospital where she was rushed to after being hit by a two-wheeler.

9 Dec 2025 10:40 am
Hyderabad Businessman Brutally Stabbed In Broad Daylight; Hunt On For Six Attackers

A Hyderabad businessman was brutally attacked and killed in broad daylight on Monday, with CCTV footage capturing the shocking sequence of events.

9 Dec 2025 10:30 am
Kerala Lottery Result December 9, 2025: Sthree Sakthi SS-497 Draw Postponed Due To Local Body Elections

Kerala Lottery Result Today Updates, 9-12-2025: The Sthree Sakthi SS-497 lottery draw has been postponed to December 10, 2025, due to the Local Bodies Election.

9 Dec 2025 9:58 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, December 9, 2025: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today: Here's full list of common and winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for December 9, 2025 below.

9 Dec 2025 9:53 am
'Kaun Baithayega': Rajnath Singh Snaps At Opposition In Lok Sabha During 'Vande Mataram' Speech

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lost his cool in the Lok Sabha after Opposition MPs interrupted his speech on the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', and asked him to sit.

9 Dec 2025 9:52 am
Satisfied With My Salary: Govt Officer Puts Unique Nameplate To Send Anti-Corruption Message

A Nagpur government officer has sparked curiosity with a unique nameplate outside his office reading, I am satisfied with my salary.

9 Dec 2025 9:35 am
Man With Pistol Detained At Puducherry Venue Ahead Of Vijays First Public Meeting Since Karur Tragedy

The incident comes ahead of Vijays first public meeting since the Karur stampede, which killed at least 41 people, putting todays event under intense scrutiny.

9 Dec 2025 9:34 am
Cold Wave Warning From December 9; Minimum Temperatures Likely To Drop In Northwest India

The cold wave conditions are likely to begin over the northwest and western India from December 10, continuing until the 12.

9 Dec 2025 9:25 am
'May She Be Blessed With A Long Life': PM Modi Greets Sonia Gandhi On Her 79th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Congress MP Sonia Gandhi a long and healthy life on her 79th birthday, recognizing her as the longest-serving Congress president.

9 Dec 2025 9:21 am
After Satellite Data Gaps, New Study Calls For More Rigorous Monitoring Of Farm Fires

Experts urged a revision of monitoring protocols, calling for the use of total burnt-area data, not just active fire counts to provide an accurate account of stubble burning

9 Dec 2025 9:18 am
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj To Pandit Pradeep Mishra: Meet The Wives Of Indias Famous Katha Vachaks

They speak of gods and epics to millions, yet their wives remain quietly unseen. Heres a glimpse into the lives of Indias revered storytellers and the partners who walk with them

9 Dec 2025 9:08 am
25-Year-Old Swedish Man, In Navi Mumbai For Friend's Wedding, Falls To Death From Fourth Floor

A 25-year-old Swedish man who came to Navi Mumbai for a friends wedding died after falling from the fourth floor of a building. Police suspect he was under the influence.

9 Dec 2025 9:06 am
Caught On Camera: Bike-Borne Men Steal Luggage From Moving Bus In Maharashtra

Police in Beed beefed up highway security after robberies on the SolapurDhule highway after a viral video shows theft near Beed.

9 Dec 2025 8:30 am