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Ajay Gupta: Gurugram-Based 'Sleeping Partner' Arrested After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 10, 2025 02:30 pm CST
Ajay Gupta, co-owner of 'Birch' by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, has been arrested following a fire that killed 25 people. After attempting to evade authorities by faking a spine condition, the Gurugram businessman was apprehended while his partners, the Luthra brothers, fled to Thailand. Authorities have filed charges of culpable homicide and negligence against the nightclub owners.
Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP's Electoral Practices
Dec 10, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav created a light moment in Parliament while questioning Congress about their electoral bond funding sources. During his Lok Sabha address, Yadav criticized BJP for alleged administrative misuse in recent UP bypolls, highlighted funding disparities between national and regional parties, and supported electoral reforms including changes to Election Commissioner appointments and a return to ballot voting.
How Police Tracked Down Goa Nightclub Co-Owner Who Faked Spinal Injury to Evade Arrest After Deadly Fire
Dec 10, 2025 02:20 pm CST
The co-owner of a Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire attempted to escape arrest by faking a spinal injury and getting hospitalized in Delhi. Police tracked Ajay Gupta despite his efforts to avoid detection, while his partners, the Luthra brothers, fled to Thailand. Investigators uncovered multiple safety violations at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' venue, resulting in charges of culpable homicide against the owners.
Exposed: High-Ranking Police Station in Madhya Pradesh Caught Framing Innocent Student in Fabricated Drug Case
Dec 10, 2025 02:17 pm CST
In a shocking abuse of power, officers from Malhargarh police station—recently ranked among India's best—have been exposed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court for kidnapping an 18-year-old student from a bus and framing him in a fake drug smuggling case. CCTV footage and witness accounts contradicted police claims, forcing authorities to admit the fabrication after the innocent student spent two months in jail. Six officers have been suspended as the High Court prepares to deliver its judgment on this alarming case of law enforcement corruption.
PM Modi Launches 'Your Money, Your Right Movement': How Indians Can Reclaim Rs 1.04 Lakh Crore in Unclaimed Financial Assets
Dec 10, 2025 02:16 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the 'Your Money, Your Right' movement to help Indians reclaim Rs 1.04 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets. The initiative provides dedicated portals from RBI, IRDAI, and SEBI to simplify the process of recovering forgotten bank deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends, and mutual fund investments, with facilitation camps already organized across 477 districts nationwide.
Two Professors Arrested for Sexual Assault and Blackmail of Student at Andhra Pradesh University
Dec 10, 2025 02:15 pm CST
Two assistant professors at a central university in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh have been arrested following allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and blackmail made by a 27-year-old B.Ed student from Odisha. The professors allegedly misused their position, with one committing the assault while the other took photographs and later threatened to release them on social media. Both accused have been suspended from the university as police investigate under multiple sections of the BNS Act.
Delhi Celebrates Special December Diwali as UNESCO Considers Heritage Recognition
Dec 10, 2025 02:13 pm CST
Delhi hosts an unusual December Diwali celebration as part of India's bid to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the festival. With the Red Fort serving as the main venue and Chandni Chowk adorned with traditional decorations, the city welcomes international delegates attending UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee meeting where Diwali's proposal will be discussed on December 9-10.
Amazon's $35 Billion Investment Plan in India: Boosting AI, Exports, and Creating One Million Jobs by 2030
Dec 10, 2025 01:57 pm CST
Amazon announces a massive $35 billion investment in India by 2030, focusing on AI-driven digitization, quadrupling exports to $80 billion, and creating one million additional jobs. The e-commerce giant has already invested $40 billion since 2010, making it India's largest foreign investor and supporting 2.8 million jobs while digitizing over 12 million small businesses.
Controversy Erupts as Rahul Bose Accused of Using Fake Himachal Domicile to Win Rugby Elections
Dec 10, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Actor Rahul Bose faces serious allegations from Diviya Kumari Jubbal of the Shimla Royal family, who claims he obtained a fraudulent Himachal Pradesh domicile certificate to gain eligibility for the Himachal Rugby Football Union Elections. The controversy highlights issues of sports governance and legitimacy in regional athletic associations, with the matter now before the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Indian Woman Files for Divorce After 3 Days: Husband's Physical Incapacity Revealed on Wedding Night
Dec 10, 2025 01:47 pm CST
A newly-wed woman in Gorakhpur, India has filed for divorce just three days after marriage upon discovering her husband's physical inability to consummate the relationship. The case highlights issues within arranged marriages as medical reports confirmed the groom's condition, leading to a negotiated settlement where his family agreed to return wedding expenses of Rs 7 lakh and all gifts within a month.