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Goa night club fire LIVE: 23 killed in major blaze due to cylinder blast; CM orders inquiry

Most of the dead were the clubs kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Ashes Test series; Australia skipper Pat Cummins good to go for Adelaide Test

The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year.

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy

Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected, PM said

Telangana Rising: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee, Kailash Satyarthi to address summit

Hyderabad: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Kailash Satyarthi, Trump Media and Technology Group Director Eric Swider, are among the speakers

Goa Nightclub Explosion: 23 killed in massive cylinder blast in Arpora's nightclub, PM Modi offers condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the fire mishap in Arpora, calling the incident deeply saddening and conveying his support

PM Modi expresses grief over Arpora fire tragedy in Goa

A devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express deep sorrow and offer supp

Neighbours in uniform: police in north of Hyderabad reach out to senior citizens living alone

Officers from the North Zone of Hyderabad police are visiting senior citizens living alone, checking on their safety, verifying domestic help and

Fire at Goa nightclub caused by cylinder blast kills 23 staffers

Panaji: At least 23 staff members of a nightclub in North Goas Arpora village died in a fire late on Saturday night, a senior official said. Goa

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Hits Area Near Alaska-Canada Border

A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday.

Magnitude-7.0 Earthquake Hits Alaska-Canada Border

Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, said the part of Yukon most affected by the temblor is mountainous and has few people

Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire

The poll, coming less than two weeks after an apartment fire that killed at least 159 people, is a possible test of public sentiment about the go

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft in rare, highly threatening standoff

Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, an act Japan's defense minister called dangerous. This escala

Good news for Uttar Pradesh residents: 112 KM elevated highway to be constructed, reducing travel time from Kanpur to Delhi and Mumbai; Check here to know details

The highway will be directly connected to the Bundelkhand Expressway, which will also link it to Delhi, making travel easier and faster. The proj

Morning Digest: 23 killed in Goas Arpora nightclub fire; MetLife Stadium set to host the World Cup final as FIFA announces complete schedule, and more

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Chinas jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters, Tokyo says

Democratically governed Taiwan is claimed by Beijing and lies just 110 kilometres (68.4 miles) from Japans westernmost Yonaguni Island

Goa Nightclub Fire: CM Pramod Sawant Orders Inquiry

Those found responsible will face the most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmly, CM Sawant said

IndiGo fiasco: Body of Tripura med student who died in UP stuck in Delhi

Goa nightclub fire kills 23; CM Pramod Sawant orders enquiry, promises strict action

Mad rush for private jets amid chaos created by IndiGo flight disruptions

23 Killed In Goa Club Fire, Gas Cylinder Explosion Suspected

A devastating fire ripped through the popular nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane late last night in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in the death of 23 pe

Trump's Immigration Crackdown: White House tightens work permits, vetting process under 'America First' framework

In a post on X, the White House wrote, AMERICA FIRST.It added, President Trump is cracking down on work permits and tightening the vetting proces

Goa MLA Michael Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs in state after Arpora fire kills 23

A devastating fire in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting BJP MLA Michael Lobo to demand a safety audit of all clubs. Chief Minister Pramod

Goa Nightclub Fire News Live Updates: Blaze reportedly broke out after a cylinder blast

Shrinking space for the Humanities

A better understanding of the complementarity of science and Humanities will be essential for a functional and progressive society

23 dead in midnight blaze at Goa club; three women among victims

A devastating cylinder blast at a North Goa nightclub late Saturday night claimed at least 23 lives, primarily kitchen workers. Chief Minister Pr

Joy for 1 family, agony for another: Sunali back, cousin Sweety still trapped in Bangladesh

Mumbai: After 8 years in jail, man acquitted in Pocso case over scanty evidence

A 56-year-old driver, jailed for eight years, has been acquitted of sexual assault charges. The Pocso court found the prosecution failed to prove

Metrowater hikes tanker tariffs; removes daily cap on complexes

Officials say price has been revised after six years to offset growing production costand higher rates quoted by tankers that operate on contract

How India Incs top leaders are dealing with the emotional toll of retirement

The emotional toll of retirement can be severe. One private-sector CEO revived a collapsing industrial company by identifying an entirely new bus

Southern Railway to operate special trains, add AC coaches due to flight cancellations

Special trains include the Nagercoil to Tambaram superfast (December 7) and the Tambaram-Nagercoil superfast (December 8).

J&K Tourism bags eco-tourism hotspot award at IITM Hyderabad

Excelsior Correspondent HYDERABAD, Dec 6: The J&K Tourism has bagged the eco-tourism hotspot award at the India International Tourism Mart being

V-Mart unveils hottest, must-have Jackets starting at just Rs 499

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: To welcome the winter season with a massive style, V-Mart, Indias leading value retail brand today launched

Amit shares expertise in NASSCOM-DSCI AISS Summit

Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi/Jammu, Dec 6: Amit Sharma Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR), Government of

Patanjali Yogpeeth inks MoU with Govt of Russia

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 6: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Delhi between the Patanjali Group and the

Massive fire at Arpora nightclub claims lives of twenty three people, inquiry ordered

Hasinas stay in India is her personal decision: Jaishankar

In a recent statement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that Sheikh Hasina's visit to India is a personal decision shaped by la

Mynas curse

Vishal Sharma A myna sat on a tree gripping an insect in its beak. Its black brown eyes surrounded by an array of silver spots scanned the surrou

When will she be Safe?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Many candles wept in silence, their flames dim with pain, Many slogans rose in anger, yet the world move

Govt caps flight fares, gives IndiGo 2 days to normalise

The government has imposed a Rs 18,000 domestic airfare cap and ordered IndiGo to restore full operations within two days, citing exorbitant fare

Starc torments England with bat and ball as Australia eye another win

ASHES | TEST 2 0F 5 Brisbane, Dec 6: Mitchell Starc has been menacing England with the ball in this Ashes series. Now hes doing damage with the b

The price of breathing

When people see neighbours lighting crackers or farmers burning stubble without consequences, compliance collapses

Home Guards & Civil Defence celebrate 63rd Raising Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The 63rd Annual Raising Day of Home Guards & Civil Defence was celebrated at SDRF 2nd Battalion Head

CS leads inter-departmental drive to unlock MAP sector potential in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a joint meeting of the Forest and Agriculture Production Departm

Abhishek first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes

Hyderabad, Dec 6: Abhishek Sharma added another milestone to his breakout year in T20 cricket, becoming the first Indian batter to smash more tha

Police to organise marathon in Rajouri today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 6: Rajouri Police is set to organize a marathon tomorrow to promote the messages Run for Unity and Ru

DDC Chairpersons, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: A delegation of District Development Council Chairpersons called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today

J&K Amateur Kurash Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The J&K (UT) Amateur Kurash Championship 2025 concluded at Sacred Heart College, Paloura, here today

10th standard student ends life by hanging

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: A tenth standard student apparently ended her life by hanging at her residence at Nanak Nagar area of the d

KCPS celebrates Nimble Feet Fitness Fest

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: KC Public Schools Junior Wing celebrated its annual Nimble Feet Fitness Fest 2025 at Junior School ground,

Rohit Sharma joins Indias 20,000-run club

Visakhapatnam, Dec 6: Rohit Sharma etched his name deeper into Indian crickets legacy on Saturday, becoming only the fourth Indian to surpass 20,

Truck hits car leaving 3 members of same family injured

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 6: Three family members were injured here today after the car they were travelling in was hit by a truck at

JP World School holds Annual Sports Day ZENITH

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: JP World School, Jammu, celebrated its much-awaited Annual Sports Day ZENITH with tremendous enthusi

Gilchrist calls Popes batting reckless

Brisbane, Dec 6: Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has taken a sharp swipe at England No. 3 Ollie Pope, labelling his batting approach

Cummins confident of return for Third Ashes Test

Brisbane, Dec 6: Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is on track for a full return in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, expressing confidence t

Epic Greaves double ton earns West Indies draw in first NZ Test

Set a colossal target of 531, 113 more than the current record for a successful fourth-innings chase, the West Indies were 457-6 at the end, the

Players of Malaysia and Switzerland vie for the ball during the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025

Players of Malaysia and Switzerland vie for the ball during the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in C

Gen Zs future of work is purposeful, digital and flexible

As Generation Z those born between 1997 and 2012 enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers are encountering a cohort whose ex

How the internet became enshittified and how we might be able to deshittify it

Remember when Twitter used to be good? I reckon it peaked somewhere around the first COVID lockdowns. In those days, there was a running gag on t

New Era of Indo-Russian Ties

The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi was far more than a diplomatic routine. It was a reaffirmation of a time-tested friendship that

Why Hindu Mythology Preserves a Spectrum of Divine Beings

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com Hindu mythology stands out among the worlds major religious traditions for its extraordinary plurali

Dr Hedgewar played great role in Indias freedom struggle: Hosbale

Recalls 100 years journey of RSS Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec. 6: Refuting the oft repeated claims of critics that founder and first Sarsangchalak of Ra

18 flights cancelled at Srinagar, 4 at Jammu Airport; 11 delayed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 6: Flight operations in Jammu and Kashmir were severely affected today as a total of 18 flights-inclu

Prelims to be held as scheduled today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Amid row, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) this evening declared that Combined Compe

Homegrown terrorism never truly disappeared: Omar

Constitutional changes not going to end terror *INDIA bloc on life support, may wheel into ICU Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Minist

DC Kishtwar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX Budget 2025-26

KISHTWAR, Dec 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of dev

Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurates key Eco-Tourism, development projects in Baramulla

BARAMULLA, Dec 6: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, Minister for Agricu

Steaming silences at academic corridors

Let tea dissolve hierarchy. In that circle, there must be no Head of Department, no Junior Research Fellow, no Professor Emeritus. Only co-drinke

Oz varsity to start India ops next year

The University of Western Australia is establishing two Indian campuses in Chennai and Mumbai, aiming to launch its first academic program from C

Congress cites Manibens diary, seeks apology from Rajnath

Signs of truce as Shinde, Maharas BJP chief share stage

At a project unveiling in Dombivli, Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan stood alongside Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Kalyan MP Shrik

Villa floor Arsenal; Everton surge, City win, Spurs end drought

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Dec 6: Arsenals title charge suffered a jolt on Saturday as Aston Villa snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Villa Park, courtes

Oviedo move off the bottom after home draw vs Mallorca

Oviedo, Dec 6: Real Oviedo moved off the bottom of La Liga after drawing at home with Mallorca 0-0 even though it finished with nine men. Oviedo

At Vatican observatory, Goa priest decoding cosmic past

Jesuit priest Fr Richard DSouza, a galactic archaeologist at the Vatican Observatory, studies galactic cannibalism. His 2018 research in Nature A

Da Costa own goal sinks bottom club Mainz in Bundesliga

Mainz, Dec 6: Mainz remain rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga after a Danny da Costa own goal gave visitor Borussia Mnchengladbach a 1-0 vict

Langsning set up semis meeting with Nongkseh after beating Mawkasiang

SSA Champions Cup By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 6: The semifinal lineup of the SSA Champions Cup 2025 is complete after Langsning put their best

Continuing divides

Every conversation veers around to a quick sketch of where a person sits in the countrys endlessly negotiated social hierarchy

People living near mines showing lung damage

Recent findings indicate that neighborhoods adjacent to Indian mining operations are experiencing significant lung health issues and exposure to

What did Putins visit to India achieve? | Explained

Where do India-Russia relations stand? What did the two sides agree on during the recent summit? What statements did both leaders make on the Ukr

Maharashtra Minister Refers To Mamata Banerjee As Terrorist

Alleging large-scale irregularities, Mr. Lodha claimed that over 10 centres had been set up in each district bordering Bangladesh in West Bengal

Halloween impact

The attraction for the surreal and unknown transcends generations and classes

Ex-PM Zias travel abroad for treatment postponed

Dhaka, Dec 6: The medical board treating critically ill Bangladeshs former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Saturday postponed her planned travel to

Hamas says will give up arms to a Palestinian authority 'if occupation ends'

Our weapons are linked to the existence of the occupation and the aggression, Hamas chief negotiator and its Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said in a

Megong Fest begins with high-octane start

Day one draws massive turnout; Richard Marx among other stars enthral crowd From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 6: The much-awaited Megong Festival

Hawkers continue to reappear across city despite relocation drives

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 6: While the state government is making efforts to resolve the issue of street vending and transform Shillong into

JNC seeks action by Dec 15, warns of strong measures over possible delay

Death of pregnant woman in Jowai MCH From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Dec 6: The Jaintia National Council (JNC), western zone, led by its president

'No home can be razed sans due process'

Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 27 homes in Bareilly's Shahabad area, emphasizing due process. Residents, who had been paying t

Fadnavis Assures Ambedkar Memorial To Be Ready Within Year

Governor Acharya Devvrat, Mr. Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy Speaker Anna Bansode and several other leaders paid tributes

Tourism-based textile complex inaugurated

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Dec 6: Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Integrated Textile Tourism Complex (ITTC) along

The movie magic

Many of them run on outlandish formulas and offer naive solutions

Meghalayas first bachelors degree prog in Beauty & Wellness launched

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 6: Lakme Academy Shillong has launched a three-year bachelors degree programme in Beauty & Wellness, marking a majo