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Luthra Brothers' Thailand Detention: How a Simple Meal Outing Led to Their Capture After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 14, 2025 12:11 am CST
The Luthra brothers, sought in connection with a Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, were detained in Thailand after stepping out for a meal revealed their location to authorities. Now facing deportation to India, the brothers will confront serious charges including manslaughter and murder for allegedly organizing a fire show without proper safety measures at Birch by Romeo Lane. Their capture highlights the international cooperation between Thai and Indian authorities in bringing the suspects to justice.
Delhi Implements GRAP Stage 4 Measures: Hybrid Classes and 50% WFH as Air Quality Reaches 'Severe Plus' Levels
Dec 13, 2025 11:59 pm CST
Delhi has activated Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality deteriorates to 'Severe Plus' levels, with AQI reaching 441. Schools must adopt hybrid learning models through Class 11, while government and private offices have been directed to implement 50% work-from-home policies. The Commission for Air Quality Management attributes the crisis primarily to meteorological conditions rather than local emissions.
Delhi Implements GRAP-4 as AQI Exceeds 440: Emergency Pollution Control Measures Activated
Dec 13, 2025 11:51 pm CST
Delhi's air quality deteriorated rapidly on Saturday, prompting authorities to escalate from GRAP-3 to GRAP-4 emergency measures within hours. With the AQI rising to 441, officials have banned non-essential trucks, halted all construction, recommended online classes for students, and advised offices to implement 50% work-from-home policies. The CAQM attributes the crisis to unfavorable weather conditions rather than local emissions.
Fatal Collision in Unnao: 3 Dead, 5 Injured as Truck Crashes Into Auto-Rickshaw on Ajgain-Mohan Road
Dec 13, 2025 11:39 pm CST
A devastating head-on collision between a truck and an auto-rickshaw near Makur village in Unnao has resulted in three fatalities and five injuries. The accident occurred Saturday morning near an Indian Oil petrol pump, with police citing speeding and reckless driving as potential causes. The truck driver fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle, while authorities work to identify the victims and notify their families.
Alarming Study Reveals Indian Children Beginning Substance Use at Age 13: Findings from 10-City AIIMS Research
Dec 13, 2025 11:39 pm CST
A comprehensive AIIMS-Delhi study spanning 10 major Indian cities reveals that school children are beginning to use substances, including drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, at an average age of just 13 years. The research, surveying nearly 6,000 students, found that substance use doubles by higher grades and highlights the critical need for early intervention programs. Family influence and easy accessibility to harmful substances emerge as key contributing factors to this concerning trend among Indian youth.
Delhi Police Arrests Three in Rs 1.16 Crore 'Digital Arrest' Scam Targeting Elderly Woman
Dec 13, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a sophisticated cyber fraud operation where an 82-year-old woman was coerced into transferring Rs 1.16 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The criminals impersonated law enforcement officials and used psychological pressure to make the victim transfer funds to an NGO account operated by fraudsters. The same account has been linked to approximately Rs 24 crore in fraudulent activities across 32 complaints.
Chaos at Kolkata Stadium During Lionel Messi's India Tour Labeled as "Systemic Failure" by West Bengal Governor
Dec 13, 2025 10:59 pm CST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaotic scenes at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during football superstar Lionel Messi's brief appearance, calling it a "systemic failure" that humiliated both the state and sporting world. The incident saw angry fans storming the pitch when they couldn't properly see Messi, leading to vandalism and requiring riot control intervention. The event organizer was subsequently arrested as Messi continued his three-city India tour.
Espionage Network Uncovered: Three Kashmir Residents Arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for Alleged Pakistan Links
Dec 13, 2025 10:27 pm CST
Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals from Jammu and Kashmir over suspected espionage activities linked to Pakistan. The suspects - Hilal Ahmed, Nazir Ahmad Malik, and Sabir Ahmed Mir - were found more than 3,000 km from their home region, allegedly sharing sensitive information via Telegram with handlers in Pakistan. This development raises concerns about a broader network potentially operating across India.
Alarming Surge: 145 Children Missing in Mumbai Within 7 Months, Girls Disproportionately Affected
Dec 13, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Mumbai faces a growing crisis with 145 children reported missing in just 7 months, including 93 girls. Police data reveals 82 disappearances within a recent 36-day period, with teenagers most vulnerable. Human trafficking is suspected as the primary cause, prompting calls for a dedicated Child Safety Alert system as authorities conduct investigations across multiple districts.
Chaos Erupts at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Visit: Fans Riot After Failed Glimpse of Football Icon
Dec 13, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated visit to Kolkata ended in disaster as thousands of football fans who paid premium prices couldn't see the superstar amid tight security and poor event management. The chaos escalated to vandalism and riots, prompting political backlash, a public apology from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the arrest of the event organizer as authorities ordered full refunds for disappointed spectators.