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Breaking News Live Updates, 09 December 2025 – Read today's breaking news, latest updates and top trending stories from India and around the world on politics, sports, entertainment, crime, education, business, lifestyle and more at TV9English.com.
In what should come as good news for private sector employees in India, Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule has introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. The new bill grants employees the power to shut out any communication regarding work outside the scheduled office hours. The bill aims to enable employees in the country to keep their professional and personal lives separated by arming them with the legal right to ignore calls, emails, and messages from employers beyond official hours without any fear. Read more here
The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has decided to cut IndiGo's flights by five per cent and allot the slots to other airlines. Indigo operates approximately 2,200 flights every day. This means, about 115 flights will be reduced daily. According to official sources, the airline has been informed, and a list of the flights to be cancelled is being prepared. Read more here
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, while speaking in Lok Sabha over the operational crisis of IndiGo, which has left thousands of passengers in a mess, said that the airline is gradually resuming operations. He added that the government is holding IndiGo accountable for the disruptions and cancellations of flights. Also, he said that the Centre is aiming to build a robust airline system and called the new flying rules non-negotiable and will not be revoked. He further said that the Centre is aiming for more new airlines. Read more here
Asserting his authority on the national and regional stage, Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, delivered a stern and provocative message to both India and the Afghan Taliban. Read more here
Actor-politician Vijay, in his first public address since the fatal Karur stampede, held a tightly controlled rally at the Uppalam Port Complex today. The event, organized by his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was governed by stringent security and entry protocols mandated by the Puducherry government and police, reflecting a new era of caution following the September tragedy that claimed 41 lives.
Israeli forces have reportedly raided the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. The forces seized items and replaced the UN flag with the flag of Israel in a raid which has drawn worldwide condemnation. Notably, UNRWA is the largest humanitarian organisation in Gaza and the West Bank, working tirelessly for millions of Palestinian refugees. Read more here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for a significant shift in weather patterns beginning December 9th, predicting an extensive grip of cold waves and dense fog across various regions. From the frosty northern plains to the peninsular heartland, the country is expected to experience a substantial drop in temperatures and reduced visibility.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has launched a scathing attack against what he claims is a wave of "fake news" circulating under his name, specifically refuting a fabricated statement concerning the Indian Rupee and US Dollar. In a strongly worded video message, Tiwari expressed concern that these erroneous reports are even being disseminated by reputable media channels, vowing immediate legal action against those responsible. Read more here
US President Donald Trump has already imposed tariffs on several countries, including 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Now, he has threatened to introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, especially on rice imports from India and fertiliser from Canada.
Notably, the US has held trade talks with both nations but there has not found much success on that front. Trump warned about agricultural tariffs during a meeting at the White House while unveiling a multi-billion-dollar farm relief package for American farmers. Read more here
Voting for the Kerala local body elections begins. The elections are being held in two phases. Phase 1 of the polls will cover the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. The elections are being held in two phases on December 9 and 11, 2025. The results will be announced on December 13, 2025.
The IndiGo on Monday cited “compounding effect of multiple factors” as reasons behind the mass delay or cancellations of its flights across the country in the last seven days. Thousands of passengers were left stranded across airports in the country due to the ongoing crisis. The airline’s response came in reply to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s show-cause notice. Read more here
