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Dawn Flight After Deadly Blaze: How Luthra Brothers, Owners Of Goa Club Hit By Fire, Escaped India

While some club-goers managed to flee, many, especially workers in the basement kitchen and storage areas, were trapped and suffocated as smoke filled the enclosed space

9 Dec 2025 10:46 am
In Big Verdict, Supreme Court Allows Girl To Get SC Certificate Based On Mother's Caste

The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences since similar petitions are pending that challenge the tradition of a child's caste being decided by the father's caste

9 Dec 2025 10:43 am
Elderly Woman Goes Missing In Mumbai, Family Traces Her Through Necklace GPS

The elderly woman was traced to a hospital where she was rushed to after being hit by a two-wheeler.

9 Dec 2025 10:40 am
Hyderabad Businessman Brutally Stabbed In Broad Daylight; Hunt On For Six Attackers

A Hyderabad businessman was brutally attacked and killed in broad daylight on Monday, with CCTV footage capturing the shocking sequence of events.

9 Dec 2025 10:30 am
Kerala Lottery Result December 9, 2025: Sthree Sakthi SS-497 Draw Postponed Due To Local Body Elections

Kerala Lottery Result Today Updates, 9-12-2025: The Sthree Sakthi SS-497 lottery draw has been postponed to December 10, 2025, due to the Local Bodies Election.

9 Dec 2025 9:58 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, December 9, 2025: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today: Here's full list of common and winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for December 9, 2025 below.

9 Dec 2025 9:53 am
'Kaun Baithayega': Rajnath Singh Snaps At Opposition In Lok Sabha During 'Vande Mataram' Speech

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lost his cool in the Lok Sabha after Opposition MPs interrupted his speech on the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', and asked him to sit.

9 Dec 2025 9:52 am
Satisfied With My Salary: Govt Officer Puts Unique Nameplate To Send Anti-Corruption Message

A Nagpur government officer has sparked curiosity with a unique nameplate outside his office reading, I am satisfied with my salary.

9 Dec 2025 9:35 am
Man With Pistol Detained At Puducherry Venue Ahead Of Vijays First Public Meeting Since Karur Tragedy

The incident comes ahead of Vijays first public meeting since the Karur stampede, which killed at least 41 people, putting todays event under intense scrutiny.

9 Dec 2025 9:34 am
Cold Wave Warning From December 9; Minimum Temperatures Likely To Drop In Northwest India

The cold wave conditions are likely to begin over the northwest and western India from December 10, continuing until the 12.

9 Dec 2025 9:25 am
'May She Be Blessed With A Long Life': PM Modi Greets Sonia Gandhi On Her 79th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Congress MP Sonia Gandhi a long and healthy life on her 79th birthday, recognizing her as the longest-serving Congress president.

9 Dec 2025 9:21 am
After Satellite Data Gaps, New Study Calls For More Rigorous Monitoring Of Farm Fires

Experts urged a revision of monitoring protocols, calling for the use of total burnt-area data, not just active fire counts to provide an accurate account of stubble burning

9 Dec 2025 9:18 am
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj To Pandit Pradeep Mishra: Meet The Wives Of Indias Famous Katha Vachaks

They speak of gods and epics to millions, yet their wives remain quietly unseen. Heres a glimpse into the lives of Indias revered storytellers and the partners who walk with them

9 Dec 2025 9:08 am
25-Year-Old Swedish Man, In Navi Mumbai For Friend's Wedding, Falls To Death From Fourth Floor

A 25-year-old Swedish man who came to Navi Mumbai for a friends wedding died after falling from the fourth floor of a building. Police suspect he was under the influence.

9 Dec 2025 9:06 am
Caught On Camera: Bike-Borne Men Steal Luggage From Moving Bus In Maharashtra

Police in Beed beefed up highway security after robberies on the SolapurDhule highway after a viral video shows theft near Beed.

9 Dec 2025 8:30 am
Chinese National Detained In Jammu And Kashmir For Visa Violation After Travel To Ladakh

A Chinese national travelling on a restricted tourist visa has been detained in Jammu and Kashmir after visiting Ladakh and staying in Srinagar on an invalid visa.

9 Dec 2025 8:15 am
Starlink Clarifies India Website Glitch After Dummy Prices Go Viral, Says Service Not Yet Launched

Starlink clarified a website glitch showed incorrect India pricing. No orders are open yet. Maharashtra signed an LoI with Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote districts.

9 Dec 2025 7:58 am
Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates, Day 7: Lok Sabha Set For Heated SIR Debate; Rajya Sabha To Take Up Vande Mataram

Parliament Winter Session 2025 Debate News Today, Day 7: Parliament enters a decisive phase today as Lok Sabha prepares for a charged debate on electoral reforms and SIR process.

9 Dec 2025 7:43 am
IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE: MoCA, DGCA Hold Meeting; Senior Officials To Visit Airports Nationwide

IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE Updates: Thousands of Passengers at major airports, including Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, are dealing with long delays and rising airfares.

9 Dec 2025 7:38 am
Trade Licence Expired In 2024, More Properties Sealed: Committee Fingings In Goa Nightclub Fire

A magisterial inquiry was initiated to probe the incident. The committee formed visited the site and called for all the relevant documents.

9 Dec 2025 7:19 am
Why Rahul Gandhi Stayed Away From Vande Mataram Debate? Fuel For A New Flashpoint

Rahul Gandhi was seen briefly inside Parliament earlier in the day but walked away when asked about the debate, saying, Just listen to my sister.

9 Dec 2025 7:00 am
SIR Debate In Parliament Today: What To Expect As The House Takes Up Electoral Reforms

Rahul Gandhi will lead the Oppositions intervention in the Lok Sabha as Parliament takes up the SIR debate today.

9 Dec 2025 6:30 am
Centre Weighs Curtailing IndiGo's Winter Routes, To Assess Ground Situation Today

A thorough review meeting of not only IndiGo but all other airline operators is scheduled to ensure overall operational preparedness within the aviation industry

9 Dec 2025 6:30 am
Bengaluru Woman Kills Her 14-Year-Old Son, Later Dies By Suicide With Her Mother

Sudha and her mother Madamma killed Sudha's son Maunish in Bengaluru, then died by suicide due to debts and distress. Police are investigating further.

8 Dec 2025 11:37 pm
When Did New Science Come: Kejriwal Hits Out At Delhi CM Over Her 'AQI Is Temperature' Remark

The Opposition Aam Aadmi Party has repeatedly claimed that the government is presenting fake figures, which is denied by the BJP.

8 Dec 2025 11:35 pm
Global Humane Society Award Places Anant Ambani Beside Bill Clinton, Hollywood Legend Betty White

By receiving this significant award, Vantara founder Anant Ambani joins a tradition that honours commitment to conservation, advocacy, and animal protection on a global scale

8 Dec 2025 11:00 pm
Fake Doctor Lures Woman To House In Jharkhand, Rapes Her In Front Of Child

The incident occurred on December 5, but the matter was reported to the police on Sunday. The quack was subsequently arrested.

8 Dec 2025 10:28 pm
Madrassa Teacher Arrested For Raping Minor Girl In Jammu And Kashmir's Doda

Nasir Majeed was arrested for allegedly raping a minor at Madrassa Dar-ul-Quran Goila in Gandoh, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Police acted swiftly and investigation continues.

8 Dec 2025 10:03 pm
Moody's Call IndiGo Fight Cancellations 'Credit Negative', Says Firm Will Face Financial Damage

Moody's says IndiGo faces financial and reputational damage after 1,600 flight cancellations due to poor planning for aviation regulations, calling the disruptions credit negative.

8 Dec 2025 10:03 pm
UNESCO Meet At Red Fort Reflects India's Commitment To Harnessing Power Of Culture: PM Modi

PM Modi marks UNESCOs 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage session at Red Fort, highlighting Indian traditions like Durga Puja and Garba to 150 nations.

8 Dec 2025 9:33 pm
Goa Fire Tragedy: SDMA Orders Safety Audit Of All Nightclubs, Bars, Event Venues In 7 Days

According to the advisory, non-compliance will attract strict enforcement action including closure, suspension or cancellation of licenses.

8 Dec 2025 9:10 pm
Anant Ambani Receives Global Humane Society's Animal Welfare Award For His Vantara Vision

Vantara founder Anant Ambani's recognition is particularly historic, as he is the youngest ever and the first Asian to receive this award

8 Dec 2025 9:09 pm
Vlogging Not Allowed: Railways Warns Employees Against Recording And Live Streaming On Duty

The directive also restricts the use of personal mobile phones, allowing them only for essential communication during designated breaks in non-operational zones.

8 Dec 2025 8:57 pm
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Flee To Phuket Day After Massive Blaze Kills 25; Cops Seek Interpol Help

Immigration authorities informed investigators that the Luthra brothers had boarded an IndiGo flight to Phuket at 5:30 am on December 7.

8 Dec 2025 8:56 pm
DMK Plans To Move Impeachment Motion Against Madras HC Judge Amid Deepan Lamp Row

DMK plans impeachment against Madras HC judge over Karthigai Deepam order at Thirupparankundram hills, sparking protests, BJP criticism, and legal challenges by officials.

8 Dec 2025 8:07 pm
Profusely Apologetic: IndiGo Responds To DGCA Show-Cause Notice After Record Flight Disruptions

The airline submitted its formal response to the DGCA after the regulator issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers.

8 Dec 2025 8:06 pm
UPs Biggest Codeine Corridor Crackdown: 128 FIRs, 60 Arrests, Bangladesh-Nepal Network Unearthed

With 128 FIRs, over 60 arrests, and the exposure of a trafficking network that spanned from Bangladesh to Nepal, UP's law enforcement believes the crackdown marks a decisive blow

8 Dec 2025 6:56 pm
'Sky Is Not The Limit, Just The Beginning': Air India Posts Pilot Hiring Ad Amid IndiGo Crisis

Air India seeks B737 and A320 pilots amid aviation chaos, while IndiGo faces mass cancellations and refunds due to crew roster issues and new DGCA safety norms.

8 Dec 2025 6:32 pm
'Threat To People Across World': India Welcomes UK Action Against Khalistan Extremists

He said New Delhi looks forward to continuing close cooperation with London to further deepen counter-terrorism and security collaboration.

8 Dec 2025 6:22 pm
After Shanghai Airport Detention, MEA Asks China To Assure Indian Travellers Wont Be Targeted

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it expected China to ensure that Indian citizens passing through its airports were not harassed or singled out.

8 Dec 2025 6:13 pm
1,800 Flights, Rs 827 Crore Refunded: IndiGo Limping Back To Normalcy As Chaos Enters Day 7

IndiGo said it helped stranded customers by arranging for over 9,500 hotel rooms and close to 10,000 cabs/buses between December 1 and 7

8 Dec 2025 5:48 pm
'Blinded Pakistan's Air Defences': IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War

Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes.

8 Dec 2025 5:43 pm
'NTA Must Get Its Act Together': Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures

The panel urged the agency to get its act together to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day.

8 Dec 2025 5:26 pm
Kerala Court Grants Temporary Relief To MLA Rahul Mamkootathil In Second Rape Case

Kerala court grants Rahul Mamkootathil temporary relief in second rape case, withholding coercive action until verdict on his anticipatory bail plea is delivered on December 10.

8 Dec 2025 5:21 pm
'Time To Restore Vande Mataram's Glory': Rajnath Singh In Parliament

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed on how it was a mantra for Indians opposing British rule so much so that they even issued a circular against the song's recitation

8 Dec 2025 5:10 pm
'Why Are We Having A Vande Mataram Debate?': Priyanka Gandhi's Parliament Speech Draws BJP Ire

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra further claimed the timing of the discussion was politically motivated.

8 Dec 2025 4:51 pm
Think Pet Dogs Are Always Safe? Doctors Warn Rabies Risk Is Rising Sharply

India sees over 20,000 rabies deaths yearly, and cases are rising. Doctors warn pet and stray dog bites carry equal risk. Immediate washing and vaccination can prevent the disease

8 Dec 2025 4:48 pm
Goa Club Didnt Have Emergency Exit For Evacuation, Fire Show Was Held Without Nod: FIR | Exclusive

Goa nightclub fire: The blaze started on the first floor of the club, and the youngsters could not move out due to congestion and small doors, states the FIR

8 Dec 2025 4:38 pm
Nehru, Bengal Government Neglected Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Great-Grandson Sajal Tells News18

Sajal, Chattopadhyay's great-grandson, said, I am proud of what is happening today. Bankim Babu never received the respect he deserved.

8 Dec 2025 4:15 pm
Kerala Government To Appeal Against Verdict Acquitting Actor In 2017 Sexual Assault Case

Kerala government will appeal the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case.

8 Dec 2025 4:11 pm