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The provided text is a collection of news briefs from The Hindu’s e-paper, dated December 11, 2025. The briefs cover a range of topics, including Indian domestic affairs like election revisions, interim bail granted to Umar Khalid, Indigo’s compensation for flight disruptions, a deadly truck accident in Arunachal Pradesh, a missing MLA reappearing, and ministerial visits to violence-hit Odisha. International news includes Mexico’s tariff hikes on Chinese imports, the sentencing of a former Pakistani intelligence chief, a US Secretary of State’s font directive, and the IOC’s plan for a new policy on transgender athletes.

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The Hindu: Key Headlines from December 11, 2025

New Delhi, December 11, 2025 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in six states and Union Territories. Revised publication dates for draft electoral rolls are now set between December 19th and 31st, depending on the region.

In other news, a Delhi court granted interim bail to Umar Khalid, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, allowing him to attend his sister’s wedding. The bail period is from December 16th to 29th.

IndiGo airlines, facing operational challenges, announced a compensation package of ₹10,000 in travel vouchers for passengers affected by flight cancellations and delays between December 3rd and 5th. This is in addition to standard DGCA compensation.

Tragedy struck in Arunachal Pradesh, where a truck carrying laborers from Assam’s Tinsukia district plunged into a gorge, resulting in 18 fatalities and three missing individuals. The accident occurred on December 8th.

In Kerala, MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who had been untraceable amidst sexual abuse allegations, resurfaced to cast his vote in Palakkad.

Meanwhile, two Odisha Ministers visited the violence-affected Malkangiri district, where internet services remain suspended. Officials reported no violence in MV-26 village for the past 60 hours.

International News:

Mexico’s Senate approved tariff hikes of up to 50% on imports from China and other Asian nations, effective in 2026. The move aims to boost local industry but faces opposition from business groups.

In Pakistan, a military court sentenced former ISI chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison on charges of violating state secrets and misuse of authority. He was also convicted of engaging in political activities.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed State Department staff to cease using the Calibri font, deeming it a wasteful initiative, and instead use Times New Roman.

Finally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a target date of early 2026 to unveil a new policy on transgender athletes’ eligibility in female sports, potentially leading to exclusion. The IOC reiterated its commitment to access to sport as a human right at the grassroots level.

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