This is a catch upon three things by the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swine.

Today's ninth of December and here are the headlines.

Indian crickets global assent depends on fierce competition, a massive talent pool and a belief that selections are fair.

But in politory that foundation has been subverted.

An Indian Express investigation found a thriving shortcut ecosystem where fake addresses, forged eligibility certificates and paid local identities allow outstation players to enter teams overnight.

A one man proprietorship has evolved into a full legend parallel selection system operating in plain sight of the CAB and the BCCI.

Over three months, Indian Express sports journalist Lulait Kalidas examined two thousand player forms, visited listed addresses and interviewed players in officials.

To map the scale of the operation.

You can read the entire investigation on the official website of the Indian Express.

Moving on to national news of the day, Speaking in the Loksabata Day, leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the bj B and RSS of attempting to undermine the right to vote, calling it an anti National Act.

He alleged that the Election Commission had been captured and no longer responded to opposition concerns.

Rahul questioned why the Chief Justice of India was removed from the EC selection panel and criticized a twenty twenty three law shielding election commissioners from punishment.

Citing a new thirtieth of May twenty twenty five rule allowing CCTV footage to be destroyed after forty five days, he vowed to change the law retrospectively.

In other news, Indigo CEO Peter Elbert said that the airline hastabilized operations after a major operational disruption and apologized for letting passengers down.

He said teams were working around the clock, with the top priority being to ensure passengers reached their destinations or returned home safely.

Refunds are being issued with no questions asked.

Policy Elbers acknowledged the large scale inconvenience cost, noting that thousands had been unable to travel.

More delayed baggage has been delivered, he said, adding that the teams are pushing to clear remaining deliveries quickly while continuing to address all customer concerns.

Moving on to international news.

A devastating fire swept through a seven story office building in central Jakartat today, killing at least twenty two people.

The place began around midday on the first floor before rapidly spreading upward.

Although firefighters extinguished the flames quickly, rescue operations continued for hours.

Many employees of Terra Durn, Indonesia, were out for lunch when the fire broke out, while others were trapped inside.

Compass TV footage showed firefighters using portable ladders to bring people down and carrying body bags out of the building as searchers continued.

In news from the United States, President Donald Trump suggested that he may impose new tariffs on certain agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilizers, indicating ongoing trade negotiations with both countries remain unresolved.

Speaking at a White House round table with Agricultural Secretary Brook Rawlins, farm state lawmakers, and farmers, Trump also unveiled a twelve billion dollar eight package for US crows.

Farmers said cheap imports were undercutting prices and hurting their competitiveness, accusing India and Highland of dumping rice porters said he would take care of the alleged dumping while talks on a broader trade deal continue.

That's all for today.

This was a catch up on three things by the Indian Express.