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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.
Congress Expels Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Following Multiple Rape Accusations
Dec 04, 2025 06:00 pm CST
The Congress party has expelled Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after two women accused him of rape, with one alleging forced abortion. The 36-year-old legislator has been missing since November 28 when the first case was filed. The Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has denied his anticipatory bail request as police continue searching for him.
Private Tuition Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Four Young Girls in Arunachal Pradesh
Dec 01, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A 35-year-old private tuition teacher has been detained in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly sexually assaulting four Class 1 students aged 6-7 years during tuition hours. Police promptly responded to the complaint and transferred the accused to the Women Police Station in Itanagar. The suspect will face charges under the POCSO Act as investigations continue.
US Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Charges in $1.1 Billion Settlement Over Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
Nov 07, 2025 12:20 am CST
A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Boeing related to two fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes that killed 346 people, following a $1.1 billion settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. The deal resolves the case without requiring Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges, while the company continues to face criticism from victims' families regarding accountability for the aircraft's safety failures.
Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra Addresses Half-Brother's Serious Criminal Allegations
Nov 04, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, the 21-year-old future queen, has publicly addressed the serious rape and abuse charges against her half-brother Marius Borg Hoiby for the first time. In an interview with NRK, she described the situation as "difficult" for everyone involved while her half-brother faces 32 criminal charges including four counts of rape, with his trial scheduled for February 2026.
Three Men Arrested for Gang-Raping 14-Year-Old Student in Kolkata's Dum Dum Area
Nov 02, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Three men have been arrested for the gang-rape of a 14-year-old student in Kolkata. The victim was forcibly taken from a park to a house in Motilal Colony where the assault occurred. The suspects have been charged under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, with local BJP workers demanding stringent action against the perpetrators.
Woman Drugged and Blackmailed for 18 Months After Instagram Friendship Turned Criminal in UP
Oct 15, 2025 10:25 pm CST
A 27-year-old woman in Ballia was allegedly drugged, raped, and blackmailed for over 18 months by a man she met on Instagram. Police arrested 23-year-old Ashish Kumar who allegedly recorded illicit footage of the assault and used it to repeatedly victimize the woman by threatening to share it online. Authorities have filed charges under rape provisions and the Information Technology Act as the investigation continues.
US Woman In ICU After Neighbour Accidentally Fires Gun Through Ceiling
Sep 22, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Caleb Bean told authorities that he "accidentally discharged his firearm while attempting to cycle the action of his rifle".
"If It's A Woman, You Can Give Bail," BMW Crash Accused Tells Court
Sep 17, 2025 05:57 pm CST
The death of a senior finance ministry official in a BMW crash with a two-wheeler in Delhi last week is unfortunate but one cannot overlook that at least 5,000 accidents are also reported across the country every year, the court was told.
Opinion | How The Bill To Sack Jailed Ministers Turns Justice Into Performance Art
Sep 16, 2025 04:57 pm CST
In effect, the Bill creates a special class of litigants, of our elected Ministers, whose detention, if more than 39 days, will automatically trigger disqualification - inevitably guaranteeing that such cases will be treated as urgent matters.