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Luthra Brothers Missing Since Goa Fire, Their Second Club To Be Demolished
A beach shack owned by the Luthra brothers the owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane', the nightclub in Goa's Arpora, at which a fire killed 25 people last week will be demolished by bulldozers, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's office said.
Goa Nightclub Fire: First Pic Of Owner Gaurav Luthra In Thailand
Gaurav and his brother, Saurabh, flew out to Thailand's Phuket on an IndiGo flight at 5:30 am on Sunday - just a couple of hours after the tragedy.
Goa nightclub fire case: The International Criminal Police Organization on Tuesday issued a blue corner notice against 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, Goa chief minister's office said. Following a tragic fire in the club, the district administration has sealed Birch, the restaurant and nightclub by Romeo Lane.
After Goa Fire, Pramod Sawant Orders Demolition Of Absconding Luthra Brothers Flagship Club
The owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, the Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a devastating fire on Saturday night, are now facing Interpol Blue Corner notice.
Nightclub Fire Case: Goa Police Approaches CBI Seeing Interpol Blue Notice Against Two Owners
The owners of the nightclub are believed to have fled to Phuket, Thailand, hours after the tragedy.
Goa Club Owners Flee To Thailand: How Luthra Brothers Rose & Tripped Down The Romeo Lane
Goa nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra's annual revenue could be in the range of Rs 200-300 crore and personal net worth around Rs 150-250 crore
Goa Fire Tragedy: Luthra Brothers Flee, Leave Dog At Home; Welfare Team Steps In
After the Birch by Romeo Lane fire in Goa killed 25, Luthra brothers fled Delhi for Phuket, leaving their dog unattended.
RU BA RU, an award-winning 29-minute short film exploring sisterhood, caste and female agency in rural Rajasthan, was screened yesterday at the India Habitat Centre. The exclusive showcase drew members of the press, film enthusiasts, cultural voices and representatives from women-focused organisations. Award-winning short film ‘RU BA RU’ Hosted by Anita and CP Gurnani and the entire team of RU BA RU, the screening follows the film’s growing international momentum. The filmmakers’ debut venture has shown remarkable promise, earning multiple Best Short Film awards across prominent Indian and global festivals. Among its major recognitions, the film received an enthusiastic response at the Indian Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, the 56th International Film Festival of India (Indian Panorama – Non-Feature), Kolkata International Film Festival, and the International Film Festival of Shimla. Featuring Indira Tiwari, Richa Meena and Lokesh Mittal, RU BA RU is led by an all-women producing team, Anvita Gupta, Anita Gurnani and Priyanka Chopra. Directed by Kapil Tanwar who co-wrote the film with Farauq Malik, its story traces a deeply emotional journey of two sisters—one a rudaali (professional mourner) and the other a nachaniya (folk dancer), as their intertwined lives confront questions of caste, class, desire, and the burdens placed on women. With its evocative use of folk music, dance traditions, and raw emotional storytelling, the film has been widely praised for bringing an underrepresented Rajasthani cultural world to the global cinematic landscape. The post-screening interaction featured the film’s director, producers and leading cast members, who engaged with eminent personalities, attending journalists and spoke about the film’s journey, creative choices and the larger social themes it confronts. Anita Gurnani, Co-Producer, RU BA RU said, “ Watching RU BA RU spark such heartfelt conversations in this intimate Delhi screening has been incredibly meaningful. This film was always meant to hold space for women whose realities are rarely shown with honesty and seeing the audience engage with that truth validates everything we hoped to achieve. Each screening reinforces that stories rooted in lived experience resonate deeply, no matter where they’re told .” Sharing his thoughts, Kapil Tanwar, Director said, “ To share RU BA RU with a Delhi audience today felt like bringing the story home in a new way. This film began with a quiet question about dignity and survival, and every screening shows me how universal those questions truly are. Listening to the reflections in the room reminded me why I made this film, to honour the emotional world of women we often look at but rarely see. I’m grateful for the conversations it continues to ignite .” “ Each time RU BA RU meets a new audience, it reveals another layer of what women endure and overcome. Today’s screening reaffirmed my belief that stories shaped by authenticity and cultural memory hold immense power. Seeing the film resonate so deeply in Delhi strengthens our commitment to bringing such voices to the forefront, one honest story at a time ,” added Anvita Gupta, Producer, Ru Ba Ru . As the film continues its festival journey through 2025, RU BA RU stands poised as a powerful voice within independent Indian cinema, offering a deeply local story with universal emotional reach, while amplifying stories of communities whose realities often remain invisible. About the Film RU BA RU is a powerful short film that brings women’s stories to the forefront through the journey of two sisters, one a rudaali (professional mourner), the other a dancer, fighting against caste, class and gender barriers. Set in Rajasthan and marking the directorial debut of Kapil Tanwar, the film blends rich cultural roots with emotional depth, telling a story that is both specific in its setting and deeply relatable across contexts. RU BA RU has been recognised through multiple awards, including Best Short Film at the ImagineIndia Film Festival Madrid 2025, Best Cinematography (Short) at the Atlanta Indian Film Festival, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, and Second Best Short Film at the Ayodhya International Film Festival, as well as Best Director at Goa Short Film Festival 2025. The film was additionally selected among the Top 21 Shorts at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) and was “ In Competition ” at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2025, Europe’s biggest Indian film showcase. Following the successful private screening, the team announced their plans to develop a full-length cinematic version of the film. While the short explores themes of power and empowerment, the expanded feature will deepen this narrative with child education at its heart. The makers emphasized that the story is not limited to rural India—its themes resonate equally across middle-class families and communities where education for girls is still not given the attention it deserves. They are now seeking support from government agencies, media organizations, NGOs, and socially committed companies to bring this vision to life. The upcoming film aims to spark meaningful conversations on women’s empowerment and the transformative role of child education, creating an emotional and lasting impact across diverse sections of society.
Interpol has issued a Blue Notice to trace Gaurav and Sourav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub where 25 died in a fire. Here's what a Blue Corner Notice means and how it helps the investigation.
The Blue Corner Notice, once issued, will allow Interpol member countries to locate and collect information on the whereabouts and activities of the accused.
'Trophy kab lautaoge?': Mohsin Naqvi faces heat
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi aims to make the Pakistan Super League the world's top franchise tournament, a goal he deems achievable due to Pakistan's talent and passion. However, the statement drew widespread mockery from Indian cricket fans online, many of whom referenced Naqvis controversial handling of the Asia Cup trophy presentation when India defeated Pakistan in the final.
Goa Nightclub Tragedy: What Are Electronic Crackers That Led To The Fire? | Explained
A spark from an electronic firecracker ignited the bamboo roof at Goas Burch by Romeo Lane, turning a night of celebration deadly and killing 25
Leading Indian firms like Tata Steel are partnering with Swedish tech firms. Seven projects are set to boost decarbonisation in India's steel and cement industries. These initiatives aim to support India's 2070 net-zero goal. Projects include hydrogen use in steelmaking and green cement production. This collaboration involves top Indian companies, research institutes, and Swedish technology leaders.
Swish Restaurateurs To Fugitives: How Goa Fire Singed Luthra Brothers
For nine years, brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra from Delhi's Kingsway Camp opened multiple cafes and clubs, first in Delhi and then in several major cities, including Goa
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
Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.
Tata ClassEdge Limited (TCE), a trusted name in academic and digital learning solutions for schools across India, today announced a strategic association with Enlearning Skill Development Limited (ENpower), a leading provider of curriculum-integrated, skills-first experiential learning solutions. As part of this collaboration, TCE will take a strategic equity stake in ENpower, reinforcing a shared vision to transform education through innovation and skill-based learning. This association reflects TCE’s commitment to advancing progressive educational programs nationwide. Sitting from L–R - Mr. Sushil Mungekar, Mr. Arvind Narayanan, Mr. K.R.S. Jamwal, and Mr. Tarun Bhojwani, along with senior leadership teams from Tata ClassEdge and ENpower Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. K.R.S. Jamwal, Executive Director, Tata Industries Limited, and Chairman, Tata ClassEdge , said, “My congratulations to Tata ClassEdge and ENpower on this collaboration as it significantly strengthens what schooling can offer beyond traditional academics. For the world of tomorrow, of AI and Robotics, and how learning will evolve, the integration of life skills, critical thinking and exposure to entrepreneurship in the school curriculum is increasingly critical." Transforming School Learning The alliance brings together ENpower’s expertise in practical, entrepreneurship-led learning with TCE’s strong presence in school education to create meaningful and impactful solutions for K–12 learners. The joint effort will focus on enhancing classroom engagement, fostering creativity, and building critical skills that connect academics to real-world applications. Sharing his perspective on the collaboration, Mr. Sushil Mungekar, Promoter and Director of ENpower , said, “Partnering with Tata ClassEdge is a significant milestone for us. It strengthens our ability to innovate and offer a comprehensive skill-learning ecosystem to Indian schools that makes learning engaging, experiential and empowering for every student and prepares them for the future.” Through this initiative, ENpower will work closely with TCE to align its programmes with educational practices and quality benchmarks. Both organisations share a common goal of empowering schools and educators with tools and resources that make learning more interactive, inclusive, and future-ready. Adding further, Mr. Tarun Bhojwani, CEO of Tata ClassEdge , said, “Education today needs to go beyond textbooks and exams. Our strategic stake in ENpower reflects our confidence in their vision and their ability to deliver forward-thinking learning approaches at scale . Together, we aim to create meaningful learning experiences that equip students with practical skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.” Areas of Collaborative Focus The collaboration will enable change across several critical dimensions of learning, skilling and employability: Experiential Learning Programs: Develop and implement skill-based modules that integrate seamlessly with school curricula. Teacher Enablement: Provide training and resources to educators for effective delivery of the learning modules. Student Engagement: Create platforms and initiatives that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship among school students. Reflecting on the broader impact, Mr. Arvind Narayanan, Co-Promoter and Director of ENpower , commented, “This collaboration is about creating opportunities for learners to think critically and creatively. We are excited to work with Tata ClassEdge to scale skill programs across schools nationwide.” By strengthening the ecosystem for skill development in schools, this initiative ensures that learners receive practical exposure alongside academic learning. Working together, ENpower and TCE are committed to shaping confident, capable, and future-ready individuals. About the Organisations: Tata ClassEdge Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Industries Limited, ensures seamless adoption of its academic solutions, making the transition to digital teaching and learning effortless for schools. Backed by the Tata Group's enduring commitment to education, the company’s innovations in pedagogy, technology, and content create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences for students nationwide. Enlearning Skill Development Limited (ENpower), an ed-tech company built by professionals turned entrepreneurs, has built a comprehensive, experiential and gamified learning ecosystem enabling schools, educators, corporate partners and government to come on a common platform to nurture 21 st Century Life Skills, entrepreneurial skills, tech skills of the future and design thinking among school children. The company has been on a mission of empowering today’s children to be change drivers of the future who strive to better their lives and world around them.
Interpol Notice Likely Against Goa Club Owners Who Fled To Thailand: Sources
The Blue Corner notice, an international request, is a part of Interpol's colour-coded notices that enable countries to share alerts and requests for information worldwide.
Goa fire tragedy: Flagged illegalities about nightclub for years, says landowner
Landowner Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar claims he warned of illegalities at Birch by Romeo Lane for two decades. A fire at the North Goa nightclub killed 25 people. Amonkar states he purchased the land in 1994 and faced legal battles as Surinder Kumar Khosla allegedly built on it without payment. A demolition notice was issued but stayed.
Congress,CPM allying with Jamaat, says Rajeev
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The CPM and Congress are allying with Jamaat-e-Islami, which works towards establishing an Islamic state, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday. He said the outfit had extended political support to both the fronts as revealed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a meet the press. He accused the LDF and UDF of locking on to political goals without considering the cons of its maneuvers and urged the public to vote for NDA to put an end to this. He also alleged that the UPA government did nothing for the state when there were eight union ministers from Kerala and the Narendra Modi had provided more assistance than the Congress-led governments. He also accused the fronts of doing nothing on gold heist from Sabarimala temple and added that they have turned the devaswom board into a centre for middlemen. Lack of development, corruption, criminal negligence, and incompetence are what the alternating governments have given the people of Kerala over the years. Despite the people giving them opportunities many times, they gave nothing back to the people. If anyone has done anything to protect the interests of the people of this land, it is solely the Narendra Modi government, he added.
'You start your innings on zero': Mandhana's old comment goes viral
Smriti Mandhana's past interview on dealing with setbacks has resurfaced following the announcement that her wedding to Palash Muchhal has been called off. In the clip, she shared her strategy of focusing on short-term goals and routine to overcome difficult phases.
2017 Kerala actor abduction case: How conspiracy narrative fell apart
KOCHI: Though the prosecution put forward several conspiracy theories to implicate actor Dileep, the trial court rejected them. However, the prosecution succeeded in establishing the second conspiracy, between Pulsar Suni and five other accused, to abduct and rape the survivor. The prosecutions first theory was that Pulsar Suni and Dileep conspired during a meeting at hotel Abad Plaza. As per the charges, the duo entered into a criminal conspiracy to videograph nude visuals and sexual acts of the survivor to defame and harass her. Dileep allegedly called Suni to room 410 of Abad Plaza on MG Road, Ernakulam, on a day between March 28 and April 2, 2013. There, Suni agreed to the plan, and Dileep allegedly promised him Rs 1.5 crore, the prosecution said. Advocate Sujesh Menon, Dileeps counsel, said the allegation lacked valid proof. The prosecution relied on tower location data showing that Dileep and Suni were in the same place at similar times. Menon countered that Dileep was at those places or film shoots or rehearsals, while Suni, being a driver on film sets, too might have been present. There was no evidence proving they met or discussed any plan, he argued. The prosecution maintained that several circumstances pointed to an illegal quotation agreement between the two, like Suni initially concealing Dileeps role, and, during the assault, misleading the survivor by claiming a woman had issued the quotation. During interrogation, and in a letter to Dileep, Suni reportedly admitted to receiving instructions from him. The court held the evidence did not conclusively link Dileep. 2017 Kerala actor abduction case: We had complete freedom, support from seniors throughout, says probe officer The prosecutions third theory centred on an alleged meeting between Dileep and Suni at Padmasarovaram on December 26, 2016. Police pursued this angle following revelations by filmmaker Balachandra Kumar. Kumar alleged he saw Dileep interacting closely with Suni. The significance of this meeting, they argued, was heightened by the fact that the first failed attempt to attack the survivor took place in Goa just days later. The prosecution claimed that oral evidence from Kumar, Nadirsha, Jinson, and Vishnu (Sunis cousin), along with forensic analysis and digital and documentary records, corroborated the meeting. However, the defence countered that the audio clips submitted by Kumar had no evidentiary value, as he had not produced the original phone used to record them.
Goa cracks down on Romeo Lane chain after nightclub fire kills 25
A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra against whom a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered
RIP Subash Chettri: Bagdogra Youth Among Victims of Tragic Goa Nightclub Fire
Siliguri, Dec 8 : In a heartbreaking tragedy, Subash Chettri, a resident of Kestopur Chaopokhari, The post RIP Subash Chettri: Bagdogra Youth Among Victims of Tragic Goa Nightclub Fire appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Goa nightclub fire: Probe panel told to submit report within 7 days
PANAJI: Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday said four people were arrested in connection with the fire at a nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives. One person was detained from Delhi. Sawant said that a magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the incident. The tragedy took place at Birch By Romeo Lane in Arpora village around 25 km from the state capital, Panaji. The probe will be led by the North Goa Collector, with support from a committee comprising the SP of South Goa, Deputy Collector for Fire and Emergency Services, and the Director of Forensics. The panel has been instructed to submit its report within seven days, the CM said. A recent inspection by a government authority documented alleged violations of the CRZ Notification 2011 in the nightclub that included the construction of an RCC G+1 hexagonal structure of approximately 550 sqm erected directly on a water body, with the ground floor used as a kitchen and storeroom. He said that four people have been arrested and inquiry is in progress. An arrest warrant has been issued against the club owners. However, they have reportedly fled to Thailand. Sawant also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, to be sanctioned through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The CM said that the DGP has been directed to take strict punitive action against the culprits, including the owners and managers of the club and those who issued permissions to the club. An audit would be conducted of all the clubs and business establishments that are operating without the valid permissions and where there is likelihood of gatherings. This would be done through a committee to be constituted under the chairmanship of the Secretary (Revenue). A standard operating procedure shall be framed for all such establishments to prevent such incidents in future, he added.
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.
Goa thanks him, Maha arrests him: Fake CMO officer held in Rs 2.8 cr fraud
Fake CMO officer arrested for Rs 3-cr fraud, had donated 31 laptops to Goa Police, forged MLAs personal assistants ID card
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US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's administration. The administration had paused all federal approvals for wind energy projects. The judge found the agencies did not explain this indefinite halt. This ruling is a victory for states fighting climate change. The decision allows wind energy development to move forward, supporting national energy and economic goals.
Goa tragedy triggers fire safety checks at Noida bars
Regulate pyro guns, Delhi fire dept. chief urges in wake of Goa tragedy
HC calls for detailed recommendations amid rising dust plaints over Porvorim flyover work
Panaji : In the matter concerning the Porvorim flyover construction, the High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday directed petitioner Moses Pinto to file his consolidated para-wise recommendations with proper numbering in the Registry within one week, with liberty to include additional recommendations in view of the prevailing dust pollution. The petitioner raised serious [] The post HC calls for detailed recommendations amid rising dust plaints over Porvorim flyover work appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Patradevi, Pollem, Keri checkposts get GoVA traffic enforcement tech
Panaji: To streamline the border surveillance and improving road discipline, the Directorate of Transport has announced that automated traffic enforcement will come into effect from midnight of December 9 at the Keri, Patradevi, and Pollem border checkposts. The system, powered by the Goa Vehicle Authentication System (GoVA), will electronically detect traffic violations and issue digital [] The post Patradevi, Pollem, Keri checkposts get GoVA traffic enforcement tech appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Clubs in Panchkula face fire safety checks after Goa tragedy
Kanpur chef, 28, was among those killed in Goa nightclub inferno
No Jobs In Assam, They Went To Goa To Find Work: Families Of Fire Victims
Families of the three men from Assam who died in the Goa nightclub fire on Monday said their children were forced to migrate to the western state due to the lack of livelihood opportunities in their area.
Goa Fire: Inquiry underway; LOC issued for club owners
Goa Police are investigating a deadly nightclub fire. Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra left India hours after the blaze. A magisterial inquiry is examining licensing and safety compliance. The Bureau of Immigration issued a lookout circular against the owners. Bharat Kohli was arrested in Delhi. Post-mortems are complete. The inquiry committee is assessing the events leading to the inferno.
DC Edit | Flames Of Negligence In Goa
The Goa nightclub fire that took more lives of the vulnerable shut in a concrete bunker of a kitchen than that of patrons who managed to flee is yet another instance of what disregarding rules can lead to, especially when fireworks are allowed to be part of the entertainment without the most minor fire safety precautions in place
Goa nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra flee to Thailand
Panaji: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facility, have fled to Thailand, prompting police to seek the help of Interpol to trace them, officials said here on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Goa Police, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Goa Fire Turns Focus To Delhi Hotels, Only Fraction Have Fire Certificates
Only 52 hotels and 38 clubs of the thousands that exist in the national capital possess fire safety certificates, according to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS).
Goa nightclub fire update: Luthra brothers escape to Phuket, police intensify probe, check details
Goa police launched an international hunt for the Luthra brothers, Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, after they flee to Thailand's Phuket just hours after the incident. The police have roped in interpol to hasten the process of their arrest.
LG Sinha Inaugurates KPPL in Jammu
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday urged young people and sportspersons to set ambitious goals and pursue them with determination, as he inaugurated the sixth edition of the Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) at MA Stadium in Jammu. Addressing participants, Sinha said sport had the power to transform individuals, society and the nation. He []
Goa nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand after tragedy, say police
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, where a fire claimed 25 lives late Saturday, have fled to Thailand, officials said on Monday, prompting police to seek Interpols assistance in tracking them. According to Goa Police, the Luthras departed for Phuket at 5.30 am on December 7 via IndiGo flight 6E 1073, just hours after the tragedy, which left mostly staff and five tourists dead. The police discovered their escape during a manhunt launched immediately after an FIR was registered. Immigration records confirmed that the duo had left India shortly after the incident around midnight. Authorities have now requested Interpols help to trace and arrest the nightclub owners. A senior official said the rapid exit by the Luthras indicates their intent to avoid the police investigation. Soon after filing the FIR, police also dispatched a team to Delhi to carry out raids at the addresses of the two accused. Since they were not available, a notice under appropriate sections of law was pasted on the gate of their house, the official said, adding that by December 7, a Look Out Circular was issued against both the accused by the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) at the request of the Goa Police. However, during this exercise, it was found that the two had already left Delhi for Phuket in the early hours of December 7, that is, immediately after the incident which had taken place around midnight. Goa police have taken further steps to coordinate with the Interpol Division of CBI to apprehend both Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra at the earliest, he said. Jharkhand government orders statewide safety audit after Goa nightclub tragedy While the owners remain abroad, the police have arrested key operational staff Bharat Kohli, one of the members of the management, from Delhi after obtaining his transit remand. So far, the club's Chief General Manager Rajiv Modak, General Manager Vivek Singh, Bar Manager Rajiv Singhania, and Gate Manager Riyanshu Thakur have been arrested . Earlier in the day, the Goa Police team visited the house of Gaurav and Saurabh Lutha in Delhi and questioned their family members. Even as police conducted searches to trace him, Saurabh Luthra used social media on Monday to express profound grief and vowed to provide assistance, support, and cooperation to the victims' families in every possible form. In an Instagram statement posted on Monday, Luthra said the management was deeply shaken by the incident and stood in unwavering solidarity with the families of the 20 staff members and five tourists who lost their lives. He added that the club would extend every possible form of assistance, support and cooperation to the bereaved and injured. The Goa government on Monday constituted a four-member magisterial inquiry committee to ascertain the facts and circumstances that led up to the massive fire at the nightclub. According to officials, fireworks have emerged as the likely cause of the blaze at the popular party venue in Arpora village, 25 km from Panaji. Under Secretary (Home) Manthan Manoj Naik issued the order constituting the inquiry committee with North Goa District Collector Ankit Yadav as chairperson. The committee members include South Goa Superintendent of Police Tikam Singh Verma, Director of Forensic Sciences Ashutosh Apte, and Rajendra Halarnkar, deputy director, Fire and Emergency Services. The committee will examine the sequence of events leading to the fire, verify the compliance of all statutory licences, and determine the lapses. Goa nightclub fire: FIR says fireshow at restaurant caused blaze; owner, event organisers booked, sarpanch detained It will also fix accountability on agencies or departments responsible and recommend preventive and corrective measures, the order stated. In the aftermath of the fire incident, the Goa government has intensified its crackdown on the controversial Romeo Lane club chain, officials said on Monday. Two other properties of the hospitality company in Goa have been sealed, they said. The North Goa district administration has sealed a beach shack and another club, both part of the Romeo Lane chain, located at Vagator and Assagao, respectively, an official said. Action has been initiated against both properties as they were involved in disputes, the official said. The Goa government has issued an advisory for nightclubs, restaurants, bars, event venues and similar establishments, laying down several measures, including for fire safety and crowd control. Under provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005, all such establishments are directed to ensure strict compliance with fire safety, electrical safety, emergency preparedness, and structural safety norms prescribed by the competent authorities, the advisory reads. The establishments must maintain a valid fire NOC, comply with all conditions issued by the Fire Services Department, and adhere strictly to authorised occupancy limits, display maximum capacity prominently, and not allow overcrowding, it said. The advisory has asked establishments to ensure functional smoke/heat detectors, alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels and serviced fire extinguishers. They have to use certified electrical wiring and protection devices, and remove temporary, overloaded, or unsafe electrical connections immediately. The establishments will have to keep all emergency exits and escape routes unobstructed with illuminated exit signage, evacuation maps, and emergency lighting, it said. Non-compliance will attract strict enforcement action, including closure, suspension, or cancellation of licences and prosecution under the Disaster Management Act. Police investigations so far have indicated multiple irregularities at the entertainment venue, including the absence of a No Objection Certificate from the fire department and the issuance of a licence without proper documentation. Fire officials had said earlier that the club, located on the backwater of the Arpora river, had small exit doors connected only by a narrow bridge, which severely hampered the escape of people during the blaze. (With inputs from PTI)
PM Modi meets NDA MPs from Bihar; urges collective focus on development, fulfilling promises
NEW DELHI: In a show of unity and purpose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bihars NDA MPs on Monday at Parliament, marking their first interaction since the alliances historic win in the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly. During the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed the NDAs commitments in the state and reiterated the coalitions shared long-term goal: achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The MPs reportedly shared insights from the recent state elections, where the partnership between PM Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gained prominence and was informally referred to as NiMo within NDA circles. PM Modi spent considerable time engaging with the MPs and agreed to a group photograph, with nearly 30 members from both Houses standing alongside him. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, translated into English: After the historic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, meeting the NDA MPs of the state at the Parliament House today filled me with new energy. I was extremely happy to see the determination of my family members in the state to make life easier. He said that Bihars double-engine government would leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the expectations of its people. MPs, speaking on condition of anonymity, said PM Modi encouraged them to act as servants of the people, not just as parliamentarians, and to work collectively to deliver on the promises made during the elections. - pic.twitter.com/abCWCoDMLG Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2025 Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha noted that the meeting was also an opportunity for the MPs to express gratitude to the Prime Minister for the NDAs landslide victory. He said the people of Bihar had placed their trust in the NDA, guided by PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar, to achieve a Viksit Bihar within a Viksit Bharat. The meeting also touched upon cultural issues, with an MP initiating a debate on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, highlighting its patriotic significance. Other MPs noted that PM Modi remained particularly focused on Bihars development and urged all NDA MPs to work together as a family to deliver on the alliances electoral promises.
Karnataka fast-tracks GoaTamnarpower line through Western Ghats
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra Fled to Phuket After Tragedy, Say Police
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Kanpur chef among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire
NEW DELHI: Kanpur mourns the loss of Rohan (28), a chef from Kalyanpur, who was among the 25 people killed in the tragic nightclub fire in Goa . Rohan had been working at the club for the past 18 months. Rohan, a native of Nepal, had been living in Kanpur with his maternal uncle, Kunwar Singh, in the Barasirohi locality. He had previously worked in various restaurants in Kanpur before moving to Goa in February 2024 for a higher-paying chef position. Speaking to reporters, Kunwar Singh said, Rohan had been living with me since childhood. When one of his acquaintances informed him about a better job opportunity in Goa, he decided to move there. The family was contacted by the Goa police after the fire. Rohans brother confirmed that the family had left for Goa to bring his mortal remains home, while his mother, Sunita Singh, had travelled from Nepal to Kanpur. Additional Commissioner of Police Kapil Dev Singh confirmed that Rohans death was accidental. The incident has left the family and friends in deep shock as they prepare to bring his body back to Kanpur. The fire in the Goa nightclub has so far claimed 25 lives, prompting investigations into the cause of the tragedy.
Goa club fire heat spread to Delhi, reveals only fraction of hotels fit to battle blaze
Delhi faces a fire safety crisis with few hotels and clubs certified. This comes after a Goa nightclub fire killed 25. Authorities are intensifying checks. The hospitality sector is largely unorganized. Owners must ensure fire equipment is functional. Police are increasing patrols and conducting joint inspections. The city prepares for holiday crowds with heightened vigilance.
Goa nightclub fire: Owners flew out to Phuket within hours of blaze; 'intent to evade probe'
North Goa nightclub owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, fled to Phuket hours after a fire killed 25 people. Police confirmed their departure and issued a Look Out Circular, seeking Interpol's help. Four staff members have been arrested as a magisterial inquiry into procedural lapses is underway.
Goa Fire Brings Fire Safety Back on Agenda
According to fire safety specialist Gajarla Pratap Reddy, a pub must first meet fundamental structural criteria before it opens its doors to the public.
Goa fire tragedy: Families arrive to claim bodies, struggle to come to terms with loss
Twenty of the 25 victims of the tragedy were staffers at the nightclub
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.
Goa nightclub`s co-owner vows support for families of 25 fire tragedy victims
Meanwhile, police teams have been sent from Goa to Delhi to arrest the management of the `Birch by Romeo Lane` club, located in North Goa`s Arpora area. An inferno at the nightclub, around 25 kilometres away from Panaji, broke out late on the night of December 6, killing 25 people
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.
LG Sinha Inaugurates 6th Edition Of Kashmiri Pandit Premier League In Jammu
Jammu, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the players and youth to dream big and define clear goals in life and make them reality with hard work, dedication and perseverance. The power of sports can transform individuals, society and the nation. We must believe in ourselves, promote shared values, embrace the challenges and stay focussed to foster national identity and unity, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 6th [] The post LG Sinha Inaugurates 6th Edition Of Kashmiri Pandit Premier League In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian Army introduces bio-diesel to its fuel supply chain
NEW DELHI: In a significant boost to Indias clean energy goals, the Indian Army on Monday formally inducted bio-diesel into its fuel supply chain, marking a major milestone in its shift toward environmentally responsible mobility. Calling it a landmark initiative, the Army said the move signals the beginning of its transition to sustainable fuel alternatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening long-term energy security. The initiative aligns with the National Biofuel Policy and integrates eco-friendly measures across the Armys logistics and operational framework. The first consignment of bio-diesel was flagged in by Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh at a ceremony in New Delhi, coinciding with the 265th Corps Day of the Army Service Corps. Senior officials, including the Quartermaster General, the Director General of Supply and Transport, and Shubhankar Sen, Director (Marketing) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), were present at the event. Lt Gen Singh commended BPCL for its collaboration, noting that the Armys vast mobility needs make the adoption of cleaner fuels critical to advancing national sustainability targets. He said the initiative reflects a shared vision for a greener, more energy-secure future. The development comes days after the Armed Forces adopted E-20 petrol from December 1, 2025, further accelerating their green mobility transition. Over the past few years, the Army has steadily expanded its green footprint. In February 2024, it inducted electric buses and identified cantonments and units for developing EV infrastructure. Earlier, in October 2022, the Army unveiled an ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels by introducing electric vehicles across select peace stations. The roadmap included converting 25% of light vehicles, 38% of buses and 48% of motorcycles in identified formations to EVs, supported by adequate charging infrastructure. The Indian Air Force, too, has taken steps to shrink its carbon footprint. In 2019, it certified its AN-32 transport aircraft to operate on blended aviation turbine fuel containing up to 10% indigenous bio-jet fuel and outlined plans to extend blended-fuel usage to fighter fleets such as the Su-30MKI and MiG-29. With the latest move, the Indian Army has reinforced its position at the forefront of nation-building and environmental stewardship, demonstrating a sustained commitment to innovation and responsible resource management.
A professional Kazakh belly dancer, Kristina was performing in front of the revelers when the incident occurred. While finding a safe way to escape, a crew member's warning saved her life whom she likened to an Indian God.
Thought of the Day: A visibly emotional Lando Norris clinched his first Formula One World Championship on Sunday, securing the title with a third-place finish in the season finale in Abu Dhabi, effectively bringing Max Verstappens four-year dominance to an end.
'It doesn't even need words': Salt on partnering with Kohli at RCB
Phil Salt lauded his successful IPL 2025 opening partnership with Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, crediting their understanding for RCB's title triumph. He highlighted their seamless communication on the field, emphasizing a shared goal of providing strong powerplay starts. Salt also discussed his alignment with RCB's playing style and his team-centric approach to T20 cricket.
Jharkhand government orders statewide safety audit after Goa nightclub tragedy
RANCHI: The Jharkhand government has ordered an immediate, state-wide safety audit of all bars, restaurants, hotels and hospitals, directing district administrations to submit their reports within a week. The decision comes in the wake of the horrific fire at a restaurant-cum-nightclub in Goas Arpora on Saturday night , which claimed 25 lives, including three youths from Jharkhand who had recently migrated there for work. The victims have been identified as 24-year-old Pradeep Mahato and 22-year-old Vinod Mahato, both residents of Fatehpur village in Ranchis Lapung block, and 22-year-old Mohit Munda from Govindpur village under Karra block of Khunti district. All three were employed as cooks in the nightclub and were present inside the kitchen when the blaze erupted. According to Health and Disaster Management Minister Irfan Ansari, the government would deal firmly with any lapse related to public safety. If an incident like the one in Goa happens in Jharkhand, officials will be held accountable, he warned. Ansari stressed that all commercial establishments must adhere to strict kitchen safety norms, carry out routine technical checks of gas pipelines, burners and chimneys and ensure that fire-safety equipment and emergency exits remain operational at all times. Meanwhile, the mortal remains of three migrant workers from Jharkhand were brought to Ranchi on Monday morning. Agriculture Minister Shilpy Neha Tirkey, who coordinated with the Goa government to bring back the bodies, informed that all three workers belonged to the Assembly constituency, Mandar. The bodies were sent to their native villages in special ambulances. I will request Chief Minister Hemant Soren for some welfare provisions for the families of the victims, said Tirkey. The Labour Department has handed Rs 50,000 each to the families of the victims as immediate assistance. State Migrant Control Room's team lead Shikha Lakra, who received the bodies at the airport, said that the Labour Department has ensured that two of the family members of the victims who are still stranded in Goa are brought back to Ranchi by a flight by the evening.
Struggling to meet your fitness goals? How to fix it
A new study reveals that prioritizing sleep is crucial for achieving fitness goals, as it significantly influences next-day physical activity. Researchers found that improving sleep quality and duration, particularly around six to seven hours, leads to higher step counts. This highlights the need to re-evaluate current health guidelines for better real-life compatibility.
Top 10 Indian & International destinations to explore in 2025 for an unforgettable year-end holiday
Check out the top 10 travel destinations both in India and abroad: As 2025 ends, plan a memorable getaway. Explore India's Kashmir, Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Meghalaya. Experience pleasant weather for skiing, beaches, hill stations, desert safaris, and trekking. International options include Dubai, Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, and Turkey. These destinations offer ideal conditions for diverse experiences before 2026 begins.
Goa nightclub fire: Police team leaves for Delhi to arrest owners; fifth accused held
Bharat, 49, who was responsible for managing the daily operations of the establishment on behalf of the owners, is the fifth accused taken into custody.
With cops on his heels, fire-hit Goa nightclub co-owner offers aid, support to victims' kin
One of the owners of a North Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people expressed profound grief on social media and vowed assistance to victims' families. Police are seeking the owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, in Delhi, as investigations reveal multiple safety violations at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' club.
Goa Government constitutes four-member panel to probe nightclub fire
Under Secretary (Home) Manthan Manoj Naik issued the order constituting the inquiry committee with North Goa District Collector Ankit Yadav as chairperson
Delhi: Here is how family`s Goa vacation turns tragic in nightclub fire
A long-awaited Goa holiday for a Delhi family ended in tragedy after a deadly nightclub fire in Arpora claimed four members of the same family
Agri growth estimated to be lower at 4% in FY26: Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand
India's agriculture sector growth is projected to be around 4% in FY 2025-26, a slight decrease from the 4.6% in the previous fiscal. Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand noted that while overall farm growth has been historically high, achieving 5% is crucial for India's developed nation goal.
Salah Is Destroying His Liverpool Legacy, Says Wayne Rooney
Salah has failed to start their last 3 matches and lashed out at the club and coach Arne Slot following Saturday's 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds United, saying he had been made a scapegoat for their poor start to the season
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
Khelo India University Games Rajasthan: Khoirom Rejiya Devi was always told, his sport is not for you, by her family, and some coaches also repeated it when she first took up cycling back in 2019. The cyclist from Manipur, representing Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) at the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025, was a late convert to cycling after initially trying her hand at Sepak Takraw as a junior, but she was overlooked for further selection. The 23-year-old silenced all critics when she upset favourite Meenakshi Rohilla of Guru Nanak Dev University to win the womens 3km Pursuit gold at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium Cycling Velodrome in Jaipur. From 2019, on the track, even at home, I faced so much mental stress that now every race feels like a challenge. And that is why I never think about who is in front of me. I have only one goal, to make myself the best cyclist in the country, Rejiya told SAI Media. Rejiya, daughter of a fisherman from Phubala village in Manipurs Bishnupur district, was part of Manipurs Sepak Takraw team from 2014 to 2018, but by then it was clear that there was no future for her in that sport. My father, in a drunken state, used to taunt me; people mocked me. There was a time when I cried every day. But then, in 2019, a friend said, Try cycling, because you run very fast, she said. But even that wasnt a smooth ride. Just as she was settling into the rhythm of competition and participating in the 2020 Khelo India Youth Games, the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Conditions at home deteriorated, but Rejiya continued training to pursue her dream alive. When things improved, she reached Delhi for national trials only to hear the same response again: You lack exposure; your timing is not good for the senior level. But this time, Rejiya didnt give up. She returned home, began running every morning, lost ten kilos, and then shifted her focus from sprinting to endurance. She secured a spot in the National Camp at Patiala by winning the bronze medal at the 2021 Senior Nationals in Jaipur, and she hasnt looked back since. In 2022, she was part of the Indian womens team that secured the historic bronze medal at the Asian Cycling Championships in Team Pursuit. By 2024, Rejiya was recognised among Indias top pursuit racers, but Meenakshi still remained the rider to beat in this discipline. Rejiya finally got that opportunity in Jaipur, and the 23-year-old made the most of it by crushing Meenakshis hopes of securing all five gold medals at the Games. To beat Meenakshi, you need intelligence, strength and strategyall three. I knew she had been racing continuously for the past five days. The moment I sensed her fatigue increasing, I picked up my pace, said Rejiya, who had won the Asmita League last year. In 2022, she was part of the Indian womens team that secured the historic bronze medal at the Asian Cycling Championships in Team Pursuit. By 2024, Rejiya was recognised among Indias top pursuit racers, but Meenakshi still remained the rider to beat in this discipline. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Winning is one thing, but receiving praise from your rival afterwards is another kind of honour. Meenakshi, who won four gold medals and one silver at KIUG Rajasthan, hugged Rejiya after the race, patted her back, and said with a smile, Rejiya is one of the strongest cyclists from our team. We train together at NSNIS Patiala. I am happy that she won. Although there is some pain in my heart that I lost in my favourite event, I wholeheartedly congratulate her on her victory. Article Source: IANS
No Christmas homecoming: Families mourn victims of Goa nightclub fire
Twenty-five people were killed in a fire at a nightclub in India's Goa early on Sunday.
Goa nightclub fire: Owner Saurabh Luthra expresses grief, assures management support
A massive fire at the nightclub, some 25 kilometres away from here, late Saturday night killed 25 persons
Goa nightclub fire: Last rites of 3 workers killed in blaze held in Jharkhand
The last rites of three Jharkhand migrant workers who died in the Goa nightclub fire were performed in their native villages on Monday. Brothers Pradeep and Binod Mahto from Ranchi and Mohit Munda from Khunti were among the 25 victims
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The 5 best Mint alternatives to replace the budgeting app that shut down
It's been over one year since Intuit shut down the popular budgeting app Mint. I was a Mint user for many years; millions of other users like me enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to help me track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management. Ahead of Mints demise, I gave Credit Karma , Intuits other financial app, a try but found it to be a poor Mint alternative. So I set out to find a true replacement in another budgeting app. The following guide lays out my experience testing some of the most popular Mint replacement apps available today. Our pick for best Mint alternative remains Quicken Simplifi , even this long after Mint being shut down, thanks to its easy to use app, good income and bill detection and its affordable price. But there are plenty of other solid options out there for those with different needs. If youre also on the hunt for a budgeting app to replace Mint, we hope these details can empower you to choose which of the best budgeting apps out there will be right for you. Table of contents Best Mint alternatives in 2025 Other Mint alternatives we tested What is Plaid and how does it work? How to import your financial data from the Mint app How we tested Mint alternatives What about Rocket Money? Best Mint alternatives in 2025 No pun intended, but what I like about Quicken Simplifi is its simplicity. Whereas other budgeting apps try to distinguish themselves with dark themes and customizable emoji, Simplifi has a clean user interface, with a landing page that you just keep scrolling through to get a detailed overview of all your stats. These include your top-line balances; net worth; recent spending; upcoming recurring payments; a snapshot of your spending plan; top spending categories; achievements; and any watchlists youve set up. Another one of the key features I appreciate is the ability to set up savings goals elsewhere in the app. I also appreciate how it offers neat, almost playful visualizations without ever looking cluttered. I felt at home in the mobile and web dashboards after a day or so, which is faster than I adapted to some competing services (Im looking at you, YNAB and Monarch). Getting set up with Simplifi was mostly painless. I was particularly impressed at how easily it connected to Fidelity; not all budget trackers do, for whatever reason. This is also one of the only services I tested that gives you the option of inviting a spouse or financial advisor to co-manage your account. One thing I would add to my initial assessment of the app, having used it for a few months now: I wish Simplifi offered Zillow integration for easily tracking your home value (or at least a rough estimate of it). Various competitors including Monarch Money and Copilot Money work with Zillow, so clearly there's a Zillow API available for use. As it stands, Simplifi users must add real estate manually like any other asset. Dana Wollman / Engadget In practice, Simplifi miscategorized some of my expenses, but nothing out of the ordinary compared to any of these budget trackers. As youre reviewing transactions, you can also mark if youre expecting a refund, which is a unique feature among the services I tested. Simplifi also estimated my regular income better than some other apps I tested. Most of all, I appreciated the option of being able to categorize some, but not all, purchases from a merchant as recurring. For instance, I can add my two Amazon subscribe-and-saves as recurring payments, without having to create a broad-strokes rule for every Amazon purchase. The budgeting feature is also self-explanatory and can likely accommodate your preferred budgeting method. Just check that your regular income is accurate and be sure to set up recurring payments, making note of which are bills and which are subscriptions. This is important because Simplifi shows you your total take-home income as well as an income after bills figure. That number includes, well, bills but not discretionary subscriptions. From there, you can add spending targets by category in the planned spending bucket. Planned spending can also include one-time expenditures, not just monthly budgets. When you create a budget, Simplifi will suggest a number based on a six-month average. Not dealbreakers, but two things to keep in mind as you get started: Simplifi is notable in that you cant set up an account through Apple or Google. There is also no option for a free trial, though Quicken promises a 30-day money back guarantee. Monarch Money grew on me. My first impression of the budgeting app, which was founded by a former Mint product manager, was that it's more difficult to use than others on this list, including Simplifi, NerdWallet and Copilot. And it is. Editing expense categories, adding recurring transactions and creating rules, for example, is a little more complicated than it needs to be, especially in the mobile app. (My advice: Use the web app for fine-tuning details.) Monarch also didnt get my income right; I had to edit it. Once youre set up, though, Monarch offers an impressive level of granularity. In the budgets section, you can see a bona fide balance sheet showing budgets and actuals for each category. You'll also find a forecast, for the year or by month. And recurring expenses can be set not just by merchant, but other parameters as well. For instance, while most Amazon purchases might be marked as shopping, those for the amounts of $54.18 or $34.18 are definitely baby supplies, and can be automatically marked as such each time, not to mention programmed as recurring payments. Weirdly, though, theres no way to mark certain recurring payments as bills, specifically. Dana Wollman / Engadget Not long after I first published this story in December 2023, Monarch introduced a detailed reporting section where you can create on-demand graphs based on things like accounts, categories and tags. That feature is available just on the web version of the app for now. As part of this same update, Monarch added support for an aggregator that makes it possible to automatically update the value of your car. This, combined with the existing Zillow integration for tracking your home value, makes it easy to quickly add a non-liquid asset like a vehicle or real estate, and have it show up in your net worth graph. The mobile app is mostly self-explanatory. The main dashboard shows your net worth; your four most recent transactions; a month-over-month spending comparison; income month-to-date; upcoming bills; an investments snapshot; a list of any goals youve set; and, finally, a link to your month-in-review. That month-in-review is more detailed than most, delving into cash flow; top income and expense categories; cash flow trends; changes to your net worth, assets and liabilities; plus asset and liability breakdowns. In February 2024, Monarch expanded on the net worth graph , so that if you click on the Accounts tab you can see how your net worth changed over different periods of time, including one month, three months, six months, a year or all time. On the main screen, youll also find tabs for savings and checking accounts (and all others as well), transactions, cash flow, budget and recurring. Like many of the other apps featured here, Monarch can auto-detect recurring expenses and income, even if it gets the category wrong. (They all do to an extent.) Expense categories are marked by emoji, which you can customize if youre so inclined. Monarch Money uses a combination of networks to connect with banks, including Plaid, MX and Finicity, a competing network owned by Mastercard. (I have a quick explainer on Plaid, the industry standard in this space, toward the end of this guide.) As part of an update in late December, Monarch has also made it easier to connect through those other two networks, if for some reason Plaid fails. Similar to NerdWallet, I found myself completing two-factor authentication every time I wanted to get past the Plaid screen to add another account. Notably, Monarch is the only other app I tested that allows you to grant access to someone else in your family likely a spouse or financial advisor. Monarch also has a Chrome extension for importing from Mint, though really this is just a shortcut for downloading a CSV file, which youll have to do regardless of where you choose to take your Mint data. Additionally, Monarch just added the ability to track Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Savings accounts, thanks to new functionality brought with the iOS 17.4 update. It's not the only one either; currently, Copilot and YNAB have also added similar functionality that will be available to anyone with the latest versions of their respective apps on a device running iOS 17.4. Instead of manually uploading statements, the new functionality allows apps like Monarch's to automatically pull in transactions and balance history. That should make it easier to account for spending on Apple cards and accounts throughout the month. Monarch also recently launched investment transactions in beta. It also says bill tracking and an overhauled goals system are coming soon. Monarch hasn't provided a timeline for that last one, except to say that the improved goals feature is coming soon. Copilot Money might be the best-looking budgeting app I tested. It also has the distinction of being exclusive to iOS and Macs at least for now. Andres Ugarte, the companys CEO, has publicly promised that Android and web apps are coming soon. But until it follows through, I cant recommend Copilot for most people with so many good competitors out there. Copilot Money for Web and Android! Thanks to the support from our users, and the overwhelming positive reception we're seeing from folks migrating from Mint, we can now say that we'll be building @copilotmoney for Web and Android with a goal to launch in 2024. We'll continue to Andres Ugarte (@chuga) November 15, 2023 There are other features that Copilot is missing, which Ill get into. But it is promising, and one to keep an eye on. Its just a fast, efficient, well designed app, and Android users will be in for a treat when theyll finally be able to download it. It makes good use of colors, emoji and graphs to help you understand at a glance how youre doing on everything from your budgets to your investment performance to your credit card debt over time. In particular, Copilot does a better job than almost any other app of visualizing your recurring monthly expenses. Behind those punchy colors and cutesy emoji, though, is some sophisticated performance. Copilots AI-powered Intelligence gets smarter as you go at categorizing your expenses. (You can also add your own categories, complete with your choice of emoji.) Its not perfect. Copilot miscategorized some purchases (they all do), but it makes it easier to edit than most. On top of that, the internal search feature is very fast; it starts whittling down results in your transaction history as soon as you begin typing. Dana Wollman / Engadget Copilot is also unique in offering Amazon and Venmo integrations, allowing you to see transaction details. With Amazon, this requires just signing into your Amazon account via an in-app browser. For Venmo, you have to set up fwd@copilot.money as a forwarding address and then create a filter, wherein emails from venmo@venmo.com are automatically forwarded to fwd@copilot.money. Like Monarch Money, you can also add any property you own and track its value through Zillow, which is integrated with the app. While the app is heavily automated, I still appreciate that Copilot marks new transactions for review. Its a good way to both weed out fraudulent charges, and also be somewhat intentional about your spending habits. Like Monarch Money, Copilot updated its app to make it easier to connect to banks through networks other than Plaid. As part of the same update, Copilot said it has improved its connections to both American Express and Fidelity which, again, can be a bugbear for some budget tracking apps. In an even more recent update, Copilot added a Mint import option, which other budgeting apps have begun to offer as well. Because the app is relatively new (it launched in early 2020), the company is still catching up to the competition on some table-stakes features. Ugarte told me that his team is almost done building out a detailed cash flow section as well. On its website , Copilot also promises a raft of AI-powered features that build on its current Intelligence platform, the one that powers its smart expense categorization. These include smart financial goals, natural language search, a chat interface, forecasting and benchmarking. That benchmarking, Ugarte tells me, is meant to give people a sense of how theyre doing compared to other Copilot users, on both spending and investment performance. Most of these features should arrive in the new year. Copilot does a couple interesting things for new customers that distinguish it from the competition. Theres a demo mode that feels like a game simulator; no need to add your own accounts. The company is also offering two free months with RIPMINT a more generous introductory offer than most. When it finally does come time to pony up, the $7.92 monthly plan is cheaper than some competing apps, although the $95-a-year-option is in the same ballpark. You may know NerdWallet as a site that offers a mix of personal finance news, explainers and guides. I see it often when I google a financial term I dont know and sure enough, its one of the sites Im most likely to click on. As it happens, NerdWallet also has the distinction of offering one of the only free budgeting apps I tested. In fact, there is no paid version; nothing is locked behind a paywall. The main catch: There are ads everywhere. To be fair, the free version of Mint was like this, too. Even with the inescapable credit card offers, NerdWallet has a clean, easy-to-understand user interface, which includes both a web and a mobile app. The key metrics that it highlights most prominently are your cash flow, net worth and credit score. (Of note, although Mint itself offered credit score monitoring, most of its rivals do not.) I particularly enjoyed the weekly insights, which delve into things like where you spent the most money or how much you paid in fees and how that compares to the previous month. Because this is NerdWallet, an encyclopedia of financial info, you get some particularly specific category options when setting up your accounts (think: a Roth or non-Roth IRA). Dana Wollman / Engadget As a budgeting app, NerdWallet is more than serviceable, if a bit basic. Like other apps I tested, you can set up recurring bills. Importantly, it follows the popular 50/30/20 budgeting rule, which has you putting 50% of your budget toward things you need, 30% toward things you want, and the remaining 20% into savings or debt repayments. If this works for you, great just know that you cant customize your budget to the same degree as some competing apps. You cant currently create custom spending categories, though a note inside the dashboard section of the app says youll be able to customize them in the future. You also cant move items from the wants column to needs or vice versa but In the future, you'll be able to move specific transactions to actively manage what falls into each group. A NerdWallet spokesperson declined to provide an ETA, though. Lastly, its worth noting that NerdWallet had one of the most onerous setup processes of any app I tested. I dont think this is a dealbreaker, as youll only have to do it once and, hopefully, you arent setting up six or seven apps in tandem as I was. What made NerdWallets onboarding especially tedious is that every time I wanted to add an account, I had to go through a two-factor authentication process to even get past the Plaid splash screen, and thats not including the 2FA I had set up at each of my banks. This is a security policy on NerdWallets end, not Plaids, a Plaid spokesperson says. Precisely because NerdWallet is one of the only budget trackers to offer credit score monitoring, it also needs more of your personal info during setup, including your birthday, address, phone number and the last four digits of your social security number. Its the same with Credit Karma, which also does credit score monitoring. Related to the setup process, I found that NerdWallet was less adept than other apps at automatically detecting my regular income. In my case, it counted a large one-time wire transfer as income, at which point my only other option was to enter my income manually (which is slightly annoying because I would have needed my pay stub handy to double-check my take-home pay). YNAB is, by its own admission , different from anything youve tried before. The app, whose name is short for You Need a Budget, promotes a so-called zero-based budgeting system, which forces you to assign a purpose for every dollar you earn. A frequently used analogy is to put each dollar in an envelope; you can always move money from one envelope to another in a pinch. These envelopes can include rent and utilities, along with unforeseen expenses like holiday gifts and the inevitable car repair. The idea is that if you budget a certain amount for the unknowns each month, they wont feel like theyre sneaking up on you. Importantly, YNAB is only concerned with the money you have in your accounts now. The app does not ask you to provide your take-home income or set up recurring income payments (although there is a way to do this). The money you will make later in the month through your salaried job is not relevant, because YNAB does not engage in forecasting. The app is harder to learn than any other here, and it requires more ongoing effort from the user. And YNAB knows that. Inside both the mobile and web apps are links to videos and other tutorials. Although I never quite got comfortable with the user interface, I did come to appreciate YNABs insistence on intentionality. Forcing users to draft a new budget each month and to review each transaction is not necessarily a bad thing. As YNAB says on its website, Sure, youve got pie charts showing that you spent an obscene amount of money in restaurants but youve still spent an obscene amount of money in restaurants. I can see this approach being useful for people who dont tend to have a lot of cash in reserve at a given time, or who have spending habits they want to correct (to riff off of YNABs own example, ordering Seamless four times a week). My colleague Valentina Palladino, knowing I was working on this guide, penned a respectful rebuttal , explaining why shes been using YNAB for years. Perhaps, like her, you have major savings goals you want to achieve, whether its paying for a wedding or buying a house. I suggest you give her column a read. For me, though, YNABs approach feels like overkill. Other Mint alternatives we tested PocketGuard PocketGuard used to be a solid free budget tracker, but the company has since limited its free version to just a free seven-day trial. Now, youll have to choose between two plans once the trial is over: a $13 monthly plan or a $75 annual plan. When I first tested it, I found it to be more restricted than NerdWallet, but still a decent option. The main overview screen shows you your net worth, total assets and debts; net income and total spending for the month; upcoming bills; a handy reminder of when your next paycheck lands; any debt payoff plan you have; and any goals. Like some other apps, including Quicken Simplifi, PocketGuard promotes an after bills approach, where you enter all of your recurring bills, and then PocketGuard shows you whats left, and thats what youre supposed to be budgeting: your disposable income. Although PocketGuards UI is easy enough to understand, it lacks polish. The accounts tab is a little busy, and doesnt show totals for categories like cash or investments. Seemingly small details like weirdly phrased or punctuated copy occasionally make the app feel janky. More than once, it prompted me to update the app when no updates were available. The web version, meanwhile, feels like the mobile app blown up to a larger format and doesnt take advantage of the extra screen real estate. Ultimately, now that the free tier is gone, it just doesnt present the same value proposition as it once did. What is Plaid and how does it work? Each of the apps I tested uses the same underlying network, called Plaid, to pull in financial data, so its worth explaining in its own section what it is and how it works. Plaid was founded as a fintech startup in 2013 and is today the industry standard in connecting banks with third-party apps. Plaid works with over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada and Europe. Additionally, more than 8,000 third-party apps and services rely on Plaid, the company claims . To be clear, you dont need a dedicated Plaid app to use it; the technology is baked into a wide array of apps, including the budget trackers I tested for this guide. Once you find the add an account option in whichever one youre using, youll see a menu of commonly used banks. Theres also a search field you can use to look yours up directly. Once you find yours, youll be prompted to enter your login credentials. If you have two-factor authentication set up, youll need to enter a one-time passcode as well. As the middleman, Plaid is a passthrough for information that may include your account balances, transaction history, account type and routing or account number. Plaid uses encryption, and says it has a policy of not selling or renting customer data to other companies. However, I would not be doing my job if I didnt note that in 2022 Plaid was forced to pay $58 million to consumers in a class action suit for collecting more financial data than was needed. As part of the settlement, Plaid was compelled to change some of its business practices. In a statement provided to Engadget, a Plaid spokesperson said the company continues to deny the allegations underpinning the lawsuit and that the crux of the non-financial terms in the settlement are focused on us accelerating workstreams already underway related to giving people more transparency into Plaids role in connecting their accounts, and ensuring that our workstreams around data minimization remain on track. How to import your financial data from the Mint app Mint users should consider getting their data ready to migrate to their new budgeting app of choice soon. Unfortunately, importing data from Mint is not as easy as entering your credentials from inside your new app and hitting import. In fact, any app that advertises the ability to port over your stats from Mint is just going to have you upload a CSV file of transactions and other data. To download a CSV file from Mint, do the following: Sign into Mint.com and hit Transactions in the menu on the left side of the screen. Select an account, or all accounts . Scroll down and look for export [number] transactions in smaller print. Your CSV file should begin downloading. Note: Downloading on a per-account basis might seem more annoying, but could help you get set up on the other side, if the app youre using has you importing transactions one-for-one into their corresponding accounts. How we tested Mint alternatives Before I dove into the world of budgeting apps, I had to do some research. To find a list of apps to test, I consulted trusty ol Google (and even trustier Reddit); read reviews of popular apps on the App Store; and also asked friends and colleagues what budget tracking apps they might be using. Some of the apps I found were free, just like Mint. These, of course, show loads of ads (excuse me, offers) to stay in business. But most of the available apps require paid subscriptions, with prices typically topping out around $100 a year, or $15 a month. (Spoiler: My top pick is cheaper than that.) Since this guide is meant to help Mint users find a permanent replacement, any services I chose to test needed to do several things: import all of your account data into one place; offer budgeting tools; and track your spending, net worth and credit score. Except where noted, all of these apps are available for iOS, Android and on the web. Once I had my shortlist of six apps, I got to work setting them up. For the sake of thoroughly testing these apps (and remember, I really was looking for a Mint alternative myself), I made a point of adding every account to every budgeting app, no matter how small or immaterial the balance. What ensued was a veritable Groundhog Day of two-factor authentication. Just hours of entering passwords and one-time passcodes, for the same banks half a dozen times over. Hopefully, you only have to do this once. What about Rocket Money? Rocket Money is another free financial app that tracks spending and supports things like balance alerts and account linking. If you pay for the premium tier, the service can also help you cancel unwanted subscriptions. We did not test it for this guide, but we'll consider it in future updates. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/the-best-budgeting-apps-to-replace-mint-143047346.html?src=rss
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Ex-England Coach Jon Lewis Appointed Head Coach Of London Spirit In The Hundred Women's
ICC T20 World Cup: Former England coach Jon Lewis has been appointed as the new head coach of London Spirit in The Hundred Womens competition. He takes over from Chris Liddle, who previously posted on Instagram to thank players and staff for four unforgettable years. Lewis will work closely with London Spirit womens General Manager, veteran England batter Heather Knight, on staff appointments and squad composition ahead of the player auction in March. This is a really exciting opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of this franchise. I am looking forward to building a team packed with talent and character, playing cricket that Spirit fans coming to Lords will get behind as we aim to win a second title this summer. I am also grateful to Gloucestershire for allowing me to take this opportunity during The Hundred, while also continuing to drive forward enhancements to the countys performance structure, said Lewis in a statement on Monday. Under Lewis, England reached the semifinals of the 2023 ICC T20 World Cup and defeated India in an away T20I series before winning home series against Pakistan and New Zealand in 2024. He also oversaw England's memorable 2023 Ashes series in which England came back from 6-0 down to draw 8-8. But Lewis had to leave as Englands head coach earlier this year after the side crashed to a 16-0 drubbing in the Womens Ashes in Australia. He also left his role as head coach of UP Warriorz in the Womens Premier League (WPL) after the franchise finished at the bottom of the points table in this years tournament. Im delighted to have Jon joining London Spirit as our Womens Head Coach. I know first-hand his capabilities as a coach and his qualities as a person. He has a fantastic breadth of experiences across both the womens and mens games, which will stand us in good stead in our pursuit of sustained success. Its particularly exciting to consider the potential of his professional partnership with Heather, whom he obviously knows well from his time with the senior England womens team, said Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at the Spirits. Lewis represented England across formats during his playing career and also serves as Director of Cricket at Gloucestershire, where he manages performance structures for both mens and womens teams and oversees pathway programmes. He will join up with the Spirit after Gloucestershires final T20 Blast match in July, ahead of the start of The Hundred in August. Lewis represented England across formats during his playing career and also serves as Director of Cricket at Gloucestershire, where he manages performance structures for both mens and womens teams and oversees pathway programmes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For him to be working as Head Coach of London Spirit is great news for Gloucestershire, as we seek to develop our womens cricket team. With our strategy of moving to become Tier 1 ready, having someone at the heart of the elite womens game can only help us as we build towards that goal, said Neil Priscott, Chief Executive at Gloucestershire Cricket. Article Source: IANS
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Saurabh Luthra, co-owner of Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa, where a devastating fire killed 25 people on Saturday night has expressed deep grief over the tragedy and assured full support to those affected. In an Instagram statement posted on Monday, Luthra said the management was deeply shaken by the incident and stood in unwavering solidarity with the families of the 20 staff members and five tourists who lost their lives. He added that the club would extend every possible form of assistance, support and cooperation to the bereaved and injured. The blaze erupted at the riverside nightclub, about 25 km from Panaji, with investigations by multiple agencies later revealing serious lapses, including the alleged absence of a fire department NOC and licences issued without adequate documentation. Fire officials also cited small exit doors and a narrow access bridge that hampered evacuation. Luthra and his co-owner, Gaurav Luthra, have been named in an FIR. Meanwhile, police have already arrested four senior staffers, chief general manager Rajiv Modak, general manager Vivek Singh, bar manager Rajiv Singhania and gate manager Riyanshu Thakur. Goa nightclub fire: FIR says fireshow at restaurant caused blaze; owner, event organisers booked, sarpanch detained
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Illegal Arpora club goes up in flames; 25 dead
NT Reporter| Panaji In Goas worst tragedy involving a hospitality establishment, a jampacked nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane turned into a death trap Saturday midnight as a massive fire tore through it, claiming 25 lives and bringing to the fore illegalities, along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules. Following the tragedy, Chief [] The post Illegal Arpora club goes up in flames; 25 dead appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Supporters gather at Anjuna PS as Arpora sarpanch detained
NT Reporter | Mapusa Tension rose outside the Anjuna police station on Sunday evening after ArporaNagoa sarpanch Roshan Redkar was allegedly detained for questioning in connection with the Birch by Remo Lane fire incident. As supporters gathered and demanded answers, Redkar was released after nearly four hours. Speaking to the media, Redkar said a PSI [] The post Supporters gather at Anjuna PS as Arpora sarpanch detained appeared first on The Navhind Times .
A deadly Goa nightclub fire killing 25 has prompted Delhi authorities to review fire safety compliance in entertainment venues. Police are instructing clubs, bars, and restaurants to ensure functional fire extinguishers, clear exits, and monitored electrical loads, especially with upcoming holiday crowds. Officials highlight lax enforcement of existing fire safety norms, including narrow staircases and blocked exits, as major concerns.
Arpora fire tragedy: Lesson and an eye opener
Juino De Souza The recent unfortunate Birch by Romeo lane night club fire tragedy at Arpora that has taken away 25 innocent lives also leaving several others who are still battling burn injuries has caught widespread national and international media attention Goa and while the people are shocked, the unfortunate episode has no doubt brought [] The post Arpora fire tragedy: Lesson and an eye opener appeared first on The Navhind Times .
