Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman between December 15 & 18

Breaking News Live Updates, December 11, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15 to December 18 to bolster India’s outreach in West Asia and Africa.

He will begin in Jordan, meeting King Abdullah II as both nations mark 75 years of diplomatic ties. The visit aims to deepen cooperation and review regional developments.

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Prada to take Kolhapuri chappals global under new partnership

Global luxury brand Prada has signed an MoU with government bodies LIDCOM and LIDKAR to bring Kolhapuri chappals to the international market. Finalised at the Italian Consulate in Mumbai, the collaboration will blend traditional craftsmanship with Prada’s contemporary design.

The exclusive line will be sold across 40 Prada stores worldwide and online by February 2026.

Myanmar airstrike destroys hospital; kills 34 in rebel-held Rakhine

An airstrike by Myanmar’s military has flattened a hospital in Arakan Army–controlled territory, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a local rescue worker and independent media cited by the Associated Press.

The strike hit Mrauk-U township in Rakhine state on Wednesday night, amid intensifying fighting as the ethnic rebel group expands its control in the region.

PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15 to18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15 to December 18, 2025, in a push to deepen India’s engagement in West Asia and Africa. The visit begins in Jordan, where Modi will meet King Abdullah II to review the full spectrum of India–Jordan ties and discuss regional issues.

The trip coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Officials say the tour will help strengthen cooperation, open new avenues of partnership and reinforce India’s commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

Indian Coast Guard detains Pakistani boat in Arabian Sea

The Indian Coast Guard has detained a Pakistani fishing vessel and its 11 crew members after it was allegedly found operating inside India’s maritime limits during a routine patrol in the Arabian Sea. The interception took place on Wednesday, December 10, and was confirmed by officials a day later.

The crew has been taken to the Jakhau Marine police station in Gujarat for questioning. Initial findings suggest the boat had entered India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, an area where the country exercises control over resources and security. While such interceptions occur periodically, officials said each case is handled with caution due to sensitivities along the India–Pakistan maritime boundary.

PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump on phone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump held a warm and detailed phone conversation today, reviewing progress in the India–US strategic partnership and discussing cooperation in trade, technology, defence and key global developments.

DGCA summons IndiGo CEO again amid ongoing cancellations

The DGCA has once again summoned IndiGo’s CEO for a meeting on December 12. This comes even as the airline claims its flight operations have returned to normal. Despite the assurance, several flights across different routes continue to be cancelled. The regulator has called the CEO to seek a detailed explanation on the continued disruptions.

Bangladesh to conduct national elections on February 12

Bangladesh has announced that its 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held on February 12, 2026, the first general polls since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Chief Election Commissioner Naseeruddin said the country is prepared to showcase "free and democratic voting” and urged people to stay alert against fake news and rumours.

The general election and the July Charter referendum will be held simultaneously, with 300 parliamentary seats up for contest. The CEC added that non-resident Bangladeshis can begin applying online from tomorrow until December 25.

ECI extends SIR deadline across six regions; Bengal excluded

The Election Commission of India has extended the submission deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by one week across five states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat must now file their SIR reports by December 19, 2025, instead of December 14.

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been given until December 23, replacing the earlier December 18 cut-off. The commission said the extension aims to ensure smoother completion of the revision process amid ongoing administrative requirements.

Luthra brothers issue statement after detention in Thailand

The legal team representing the Luthra brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, where a devastating fire on December 6 claimed 25 lives in North Goa’s Arpora has released a statement asserting that the duo are "law-abiding citizens” who have been "erroneously portrayed”.

The lawyers said the brothers never intended to evade the investigation and had voluntarily returned to India on the advice of senior advocate Tanveer Ahmed Mir. According to the statement, they were urged to "submit themselves to the judicial system”, as the case continues to draw intense scrutiny from authorities and the public.

This statement comes following their detention in Thailand by the local police.

Kitchen tools enter SIR row in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharpened her attack on the SIR voter list review at a Krishnagar rally, urging women to resist any attempt to delete their names. Accusing the Centre of intimidation, she said, "Mothers and sisters, if your names are struck off, you have the tools, right? The tools you use during cooking.”

Banerjee alleged the BJP was trying to divide people ahead of the polls and warned that her party would retaliate against any injustice.

Mexico Senate passes sharp tariff hike on Indian imports

Mexico has pushed through a significant protectionist measure, approving tariff increases of up to 50 per cent on a broad range of imports from India, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and several other Asian economies. The Senate cleared the proposal late on Wednesday, setting the stage for the duties to take effect next year.

The move has sparked concern among global exporters, with industry groups warning of higher costs and potential supply chain disruptions. Mexican officials have defended the decision as necessary to safeguard domestic manufacturing, but trading partners are expected to raise the issue diplomatically in the coming weeks.

Two Indian origin players named in Australia U19 World Cup squad

Two Indian origin players -- Aryan Sharma and John James -- have been named in Australia's 15-member squad for the men's U-19 World Cup scheduled to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6. Aryan, a handy batter and slow left-arm spinner, and James, a right-arm medium pace all-rounder, were both part of the squad that played against India in the youth Tests and one-dayers in September.

UP: Man, 24, found hanging inside Etawah home, suicide suspected

A 24-year-old man was found hanging inside a locked room of his house in Etawah's Jaswantnagar area, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, officials said on Thursday. Station House Officer (SHO) Vikram Singh said the incident took place on Wednesday evening in Saraiya village, where the body of Amit Kumar was found by his family members after they returned home from work.

Fireworks banned at nightbclubs, hotels, other tourist establishments in North Goa

Days after a fire at a nightclub in North Goa claimed 25 lives, the district administration has issued an order prohibiting the use of fireworks, sparklers and pyrotechnics inside tourist establishments. The North Goa district administration issued the order on Wednesday evening as a precautionary measure following the tragic fire incident which occurred at the nightclub in Arpora around midnight on December 6.

"The order has been issued under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, prohibiting the use, bursting, ignition or operation of fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnic effects, flame thrower-type devices, smoke generators and similar fire/smoke-producing equipment inside tourist establishments," a senior district administration official said.

Three killed as car collides with bus on Bengaluru outskirts

Three people were killed when a speeding car collided with a KSRTC bus near Devanahalli on the outskirts of the city, police said on Thursday. According to police, the crash took place at Lalagondanahalli Gate on late Wednesday. All three occupants of the car, who died in this tragedy, have been identified as Mohan Kumar (33), Suman (28) and Sagar (23), all residents of Sadahalli in Devanahalli taluk. 

Chinese national deported to Hong Kong for visa violations

Chinese national Hu Congtai, who had entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in violation of his visa stipulations, has been deported to Hong Kong, officials said here on Thursday. "The Chinese national who was detained here last week has been sent to Delhi on the evening of 10th December for onward deportation to Hong Kong," the officials said. Congtai, 29, arrived in Delhi on November 19 on a tourist visa, which permitted him to visit Buddhist religious places in Varanasi, Agra, New Delhi, Jaipur, Sarnath, Gaya and Kushi Nagar. However, he boarded a flight to Leh on November 20 and did not register at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office counter located at the Leh airport.

Union Minister Nityanand Rai attacks RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

Union Minister Nityanand Rai says, "His (Tejashwi Yadav's) childhood was spent in luxury and comfort... He did not have a childhood spent playing in the mud. When even his own leaders accuse him of being blindfolded, it means that there is no conscience or independent perspective within him... Tejashwi Yadav is inexperienced, he has no goal, he only wants power for the happiness of his family, to acquire wealth and property."

Delhi records AQI of 288 in 'poor' category

The air quality in the national capital recorded in the 'poor' category with an AQI reading of 288, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As per the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes cognizance of road accident in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the road accident in Ayodhya district. CM Yogi expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased and directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief work. CM also directed proper treatment for the injured: CMO

2 buildings collapse in Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people

Two adjacent four-storey buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people in the second fatal collapse there this year, authorities said on Wednesday. Morocco's state news agency, MAP, reported that the two buildings housed eight families. Sixteen people were injured and taken to the hospital. Authorities said the neighbourhood has been evacuated and search and rescue efforts continued.

Voting for second phase of key Kerala local body polls begins

The second phase of polling in the crucial local body elections commenced in seven districts of Kerala on Thursday morning. Voters began casting ballots from 7 am at the 18,274 polling stations in the districts of Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. Polling will conclude at 6 pm.

Coca-Cola names a company veteran as its new CEO

Coca-Cola said on Wednesday that its chief operating officer will become its next CEO in the first quarter of 2026. The Atlanta beverage giant said its board elected Henrique Braun as CEO effective March 31. James Quincey, Coke's current chairman and CEO, will transition to executive chairman of the company.

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine is expected to give its latest peace proposals to US negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms. As tension builds around a US push for a settlement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to President Donald Trump by phone Wednesday, according to officials.

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Using US forces to seize an oil tanker is incredibly unusual and marks the Trump administration's latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narco-terrorism in the United States. The US has built up the largest military presence in the region in decades and launched a series of deadly strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

"We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela -- a large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually," Trump told reporters at the White House.

Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption probe a month after leaving office

Bolivian law enforcement officials on Wednesday arrested former President Luis Arce as part of a corruption investigation, the country's vice president said on social media, opening an uncertain chapter in Bolivia's politics a month after the inauguration of conservative President Rodrigo Paz ended 20 years of socialist rule.

US House passes defence bill to raise troop pay, overhaul weapons purchases

The House voted to pass a sweeping defence policy bill on Wednesday that authorises USD 900 billion in military programmes, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defence buys weapons. The bill's passage comes at a time of increasing friction between the Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump's administration over the management of the military.

Foreigners allowed to travel to US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel. The notice published on Wednesday in the Federal Register said Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing collecting five years' worth of social media information from travellers from select countries who do not have to get visas to come to the US. The Trump administration has been stepping up monitoring of international travellers and immigrants.

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Heavy rains hit parts of US:  Record flooding threatens Washington

Residents packed up valuables and prepared to flee rising rivers in Western Washington state on Wednesday as a new wave of heavy rain swept into a region still reeling from a storm that triggered rescues and road closures a day earlier. In the Pacific Northwest, an atmospheric river was swelling rivers toward record levels, with major flooding expected in some areas including the Skagit River, in a major agricultural valley north of Seattle. Dozens of vehicles were backed up at a sandbag-filling station in the town of Mount Vernon as authorities warned all residents who live within the river's floodplain to be ready to evacuate.