Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in Latur. Patil, who also served as Lok Sabha Speaker, had been unwell for the past few days.
Three members of a family were killed and eight injured in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, after a SUV carrying pilgrims collided head-on with a tractor on the Prayagraj Highway. The deceased and injured were all from the same family. Officials suspect the SUV driver may have dozed off.
A farmers’ protest in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, over an ethanol plant turned violent, resulting in clashes with police and the burning of several vehicles. Congress MLA Abhimanyu Poonia was injured in the ensuing lathicharge, leading authorities to impose Section 163 and shut down internet services.
A court in Kerala granted conditional anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second rape case. The plea was allowed on the condition that the legislator appear before the investigating officers every Monday and cooperate with the probe.
Mexico’s Senate approved new tariffs, up to 50%, on over 1,400 products from non-free trade partners including India and China. This move, starting next year, affects industrial goods, textiles, and auto parts, increasing costs and challenging Indian exports to the Mexican market.
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, key accused in the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, have been detained in Thailand. Interpol issued a notice after the brothers fled India hours after the tragedy. Authorities are now initiating the process to deport them back to India to face trial.
Gold prices saw a slight dip today, December 10, 2025. The benchmark rate for 24-karat gold is ₹12,943 per gram, while 22-karat gold is priced at ₹11,864 per gram. In Chennai, 24-karat gold is priced at Rs 13,090 per 10 grams.
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the nightclub involved in the Goa fire tragedy, have filed for anticipatory bail in a Delhi court to avoid arrest. The absconding brothers, against whom an Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued, are currently believed to be in Thailand.
Four personnel of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were killed and one seriously injured on NH-44 near Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Their vehicle, returning from duty, was hit by a speeding container truck, leading to the tragic accident.
The Finance Minister, Pankaj Chaudhary, informed Parliament that the government has not yet set a specific implementation date for the 8th Pay Commission. However, he confirmed that appropriate funds will be allocated in the 2026-2027 budget for the accepted recommendations.