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25 Dead in Devastating Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners and Officials Face Legal Action
Dec 08, 2025 02:22 am CST
A tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa has claimed 25 lives, prompting authorities to file charges against the venue's owners, manager, and event organizers. The local sarpanch has been detained as investigations reveal the club may have been operating without proper construction permits. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident that claimed the lives of tourists and staff members alike.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Accuses BJP of Politicizing Karthigai Deepam Religious Tradition
Dec 08, 2025 01:59 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the BJP for creating political divisions over the Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thiruparukundram Murugar Temple. He defends his government's respect for spiritual practices while highlighting their development focus against what he calls "cheap politics" from opposition parties. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court with multiple pending legal challenges.
Engineering Student From Jharkhand Found Dead In Noida Hostel Room: Police Investigation Underway
Dec 08, 2025 01:41 am CST
A 25-year-old MCA student at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology was found deceased in his hostel room after leaving a suicide note. Police investigation revealed the student had been suffering from persistent headaches, with his roommate discovering the tragedy after receiving an alarming call from the victim's father. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Tragic Accident in Nashik: Six Lives Lost as Vehicle Plunges into 600-Foot Gorge in Maharashtra
Dec 08, 2025 01:11 am CST
A devastating accident in Maharashtra's Nashik district claimed six lives when a Toyota Innova fell into a 600-foot gorge at Saptashring Garh Ghat. All victims from the Patel family were residents of Pimpalgaon Baswant. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences while Chief Minister Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for each victim's family. Rescue operations continue with full administrative support.
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Declares Post-2019 Kashmir Policy Failed Following Delhi Blast
Dec 08, 2025 01:02 am CST
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti critiques the Central government's Kashmir policy post-Article 370 abrogation, citing the recent Delhi blast as evidence of failure. She calls for reconciliation and dialogue to allow Kashmiris to live with dignity, while urging youth to reject violence during her outreach program in Srinagar.
Goa Officials Suspended Following Deadly Nightclub Fire Tragedy: 25 Lives Lost
Dec 08, 2025 12:31 am CST
Three senior Goa government officials have been suspended for their involvement in permitting operations of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, which experienced a devastating fire resulting in 25 deaths. The suspended officials include the former Director of Panchayat and other key regulatory authorities who granted permissions in 2023. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the trade licence issuance.
Major Fire Erupts at Assam Fertilizer Plant Days Before Prime Minister Modi's Scheduled Visit
Dec 08, 2025 12:21 am CST
A devastating fire broke out at Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited's ammonia plant in Namrup, Assam, just two weeks before Prime Minister Modi's scheduled visit to inaugurate a new fertilizer project nearby. While no casualties were reported, the incident raises safety concerns as the Prime Minister is expected to lay the foundation stone for the ambitious Ammonia-Urea complex on December 21.
25 Victims Identified in Devastating Goa Nightclub Fire: 20 Staff Members and 5 Tourists Among the Dead
Dec 08, 2025 12:18 am CST
All 25 victims of the tragic fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa have been identified, including 20 staff members from various states and five tourists. The devastating blaze, which occurred in Arpora during early Sunday hours, claimed victims from Delhi, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Nepal, Jharkhand, Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, as confirmed by state government officials.
Wild Elephants Disrupt Traffic on Haridwar Highway Amid Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict
Dec 07, 2025 11:54 pm CST
A herd of six wild elephants from Rajaji National Park recently disrupted traffic on the Haridwar-Laksar highway, highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. This incident is part of an increasing pattern of elephant intrusions into human settlements, causing safety concerns for local communities following a recent fatal elephant attack near Rishikesh.
Tripura Congress Leader Threatens Public Beating of Poll Officials for Electoral Malpractice
Dec 07, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Former minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman warns election officials against voter list manipulation in Tripura, threatening public backlash if genuine voters are removed or fake ones added. He alleges BJP has been influencing electoral machinery and demands transparent, error-free electoral rolls as the state prepares for special revision.