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Luthra Brothers' Deportation from Thailand: The Aftermath of Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 16, 2025 03:09 pm CST
Following a devastating fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' that claimed 25 lives, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand hours after the incident. After being detained by Thai authorities and having their passports suspended by the Indian government, the brothers are now being deported to face criminal charges in India. This article details the timeline of events from the tragic fire to their impending return and the legal challenges they face.
India Grants Rapid Airspace Clearance for Pakistan's Sri Lanka Aid Flight Amid Cyclone Ditwah Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 08:12 am CST
India has swiftly approved Pakistan's request to use its airspace for delivering humanitarian aid to cyclone-devastated Sri Lanka, refuting claims of denial. As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has itself dispatched 53 tons of relief materials and specialized rescue teams to assist Sri Lanka, where Cyclone Ditwah has claimed over 330 lives and caused massive flooding.
Cyclone Ditwah: Educational Institutions Closed in Chennai and Neighboring Districts as India Provides Relief to Affected Areas
Dec 02, 2025 06:16 am CST
Educational institutions across Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts have suspended operations due to Cyclone Ditwah's threat of heavy rainfall. Three fatalities have been reported in Tamil Nadu while Sri Lanka faces devastating impacts with 334 confirmed deaths. India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, sending 53 tons of relief materials and conducting extensive rescue operations across the region.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Indonesia Flood Victims Resort to Looting as Death Toll Reaches 442
Nov 30, 2025 09:31 pm CST
In the aftermath of devastating floods in Indonesia, desperate residents of Sumatra have begun looting stores for survival as aid struggles to reach isolated areas. The disaster has claimed 442 lives with 402 still missing, while displacing over 290,700 people across three provinces. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka faces its own crisis with 193 flood-related deaths as Cyclone Ditwah approaches India's southern coast.
Devastating Cyclone Ditwah Claims 193 Lives in Sri Lanka: Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed and 968,000 People Displaced
Nov 30, 2025 04:24 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has caused catastrophic flooding and mudslides across Sri Lanka, killing 193 people and leaving 228 missing. The disaster has destroyed more than 25,000 homes, displaced nearly one million people, and prompted international aid efforts as the country faces its deadliest natural disaster since 2017. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency as relief operations continue.
Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency as Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Reaches 132 with 176 Missing
Nov 29, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Sri Lanka has declared a national emergency following devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with 132 confirmed deaths and 176 people missing. The catastrophe has destroyed over 15,000 homes and displaced 78,000 residents into temporary shelters. With one-third of the country lacking electricity and clean water, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has invoked emergency powers and appealed for international assistance as rescue operations continue amid widespread infrastructure damage.
Catastrophic Floods in Sri Lanka: 69 Dead, 34 Missing as Military Conducts Mass Rescue Operations
Nov 29, 2025 10:22 am CST
Sri Lanka is battling one of its worst flooding disasters with 69 confirmed deaths and 34 missing as military forces conduct urgent rescue operations. Over 3,000 homes have been damaged and 18,000 people evacuated as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies the northeast monsoon, causing rivers to overflow and triggering deadly mudslides across the island nation.
Devastating Vietnam Floods Kill 90: Crisis Intensifies as Thousands Remain Stranded and Economic Losses Mount
Nov 23, 2025 06:56 pm CST
Catastrophic flooding across Vietnam has claimed 90 lives in just one week, leaving residents stranded on rooftops and causing an estimated $343 million in damages. Tens of thousands of homes have been inundated in Dak Lak province alone, with over 3.2 million livestock lost and 80,000 hectares of crops destroyed, highlighting the intensifying impact of climate change on the region's extreme weather patterns.
42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Killed in Fatal Bus-Tanker Collision Near Medina, Saudi Arabia
Nov 17, 2025 02:08 pm CST
A devastating collision between a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims and a diesel tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia has resulted in 42 fatalities. The incident occurred Monday night when the bus, primarily carrying pilgrims from Hyderabad, caught fire after impact, leaving only one survivor. Indian officials have established emergency contact lines and pledged full support to affected families as rescue operations continue.
20 Injured in Telangana Bus Accident: Second Major Transport Incident in Two Days After Fatal Kurnool Fire
Oct 25, 2025 07:32 pm CST
A private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Guntur overturned on Telangana's Outer Ring Road, injuring all 20 passengers aboard. This incident occurred just one day after a deadly bus fire in Kurnool claimed 20 lives, highlighting growing concerns about transportation safety in the region.