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Tragic Goa Nightclub Fire Claims Lives of Three Delhi Sisters Among 25 Victims
Dec 08, 2025 09:06 pm CST
A devastating fire at Goa's 'Birch By Romeo Lane' nightclub resulted in 25 fatalities, including four members of a Delhi family. Bhavna Joshi survived while her husband and three sisters perished in the tragedy during a "Bollywood Banger Night" event. Authorities are investigating whether a cylinder blast or fireworks caused the deadly blaze that left victims trapped and suffocated.
Nishant Kumar: Posters Emerge Calling for Nitish Kumar's Son to Lead JD(U) in Bihar
Dec 08, 2025 08:32 pm CST
In a surprising development in Bihar politics, posters featuring Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alongside his son Nishant have appeared in Patna, calling for the younger Kumar to take command of the JD(U) party. While Nishant has shown no previous interest in politics and his father has never pushed him toward a political career, these posters have sparked widespread speculation about a potential political succession within Bihar's ruling party.
IndiGo Stock Plummets 10%: Rs 37,000 Crore Market Value Erased Amid Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 08:22 pm CST
InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, faces severe market devaluation with stocks plunging 10% following prolonged flight disruptions. The airline has lost 16.4% of its stock value over seven consecutive sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market capitalization as it struggles to implement new flight duty time regulations. Despite forming a Crisis Management Group, analysts remain pessimistic about recovery prospects.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Nehru's Legacy: Compares His Imprisonment During Freedom Struggle to Modi's Time as Prime Minister
Dec 08, 2025 08:18 pm CST
In a passionate parliamentary address, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Jawaharlal Nehru's contributions to India, highlighting that his imprisonment during the freedom struggle nearly matched PM Modi's tenure in office. She credited Nehru for establishing crucial institutions like ISRO, DRDO, IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS, challenging the BJP's criticism while urging Parliament to focus on pressing issues like unemployment and inflation.
Pawan Kalyan Sparks Debate: Is Dharma Equivalent to the Indian Constitution?
Dec 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ignited a political controversy by equating Dharma with the Indian Constitution during an address at Karnataka's Sri Krishna Mutt. While Congress leaders firmly opposed his view, claiming the Constitution is strictly secular, BJP allies defended his stance that both share fundamental principles aimed at creating a just society.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Congress Against PM Modi's Claims on Vande Mataram's 150th Anniversary
Dec 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST
The article covers the parliamentary debate on the 150th anniversary of India's national song "Vande Mataram," highlighting the political dispute between Congress and BJP. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defends her great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru against PM Modi's claims that Congress surrendered to the Muslim League by truncating the song. The piece details historical context, including correspondence between Nehru, Subhas Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore regarding the adoption of specific stanzas of Vande Mataram as the national song.
Indian Food Prices Drop: 13% Reduction in Home-Cooked Thali Costs Reported in November
Dec 08, 2025 07:59 pm CST
According to Crisil's monthly food cost indicator, prices of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis in India decreased by 13% year-on-year in November. This significant reduction was driven by falling vegetable, pulse, and broiler prices, though vegetarian meal costs rose slightly by 2% month-on-month due to increases in potato and tomato prices. The report highlights substantial price drops in onions (53%), potatoes (29%), and pulses (17%), indicating improved food affordability for Indian households.
DMK Moves to Impeach Judge in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy: Political and Religious Tensions Escalate
Dec 08, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party seeks to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan following his controversial order on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram temple's upper pillar instead of the traditional lower location, sparking religious tensions and legal battles that have reached the Supreme Court as political rivalry intensifies ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Supreme Court to Create Guidelines Preventing Insensitive Judicial Orders in Sexual Assault Cases
Dec 08, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over insensitive judicial orders in rape and sexual assault cases, announcing plans to develop comprehensive guidelines for courts nationwide. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that such controversial comments create a "chilling effect" on survivors, potentially pressuring them to withdraw cases. This initiative follows a controversial Allahabad High Court order that downplayed sexual offenses against minors.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Clarifies Controversial Rs 500 Crore Remark Amid Political Backlash in Punjab
Dec 08, 2025 07:23 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu issues clarification on social media after her comment about "Rs 500 crore suitcase" for Chief Minister position sparked major political controversy. The former MLA insists her statement meant she and her husband would never pay for political positions, while facing criticism from BJP, AAP, and Congress colleagues ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections.