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Goa fire tragedy: Thai authorities deport nightclub co-owners Luthra brothers to India
Ambition to ashes: Luthra brothers return to India to face justice over Goa fire
The brothers have been deported to India from Thailand in connection with the blaze. But who are they?
Bengal SIR: Draft voters list to be published on Tuesday
Kolkata: The first stage of the three-level Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal will end on Tuesday, with over 58.08 lakh names already being identified as excludable for various reasons. Along with West Bengal, the draft voters lists will also be published during the day for the two other states of Goa and Rajasthan, as 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 .
Luthras, Owners Of Goa Club Where Fire Killed 25, Deported From Bangkok
The Luthra brothers, against whom a case of culpable homicide and negligence is registered, had fled to Thailand's Phuket hours after the tragedy on an IndiGo flight.
Birch-Goa Owners Luthra Brothers Deported, Fly to Delhi
The duo, who fled to Phuket hours after the incident, will be brought to Delhi upon arrival in India. They are expected to be produced before the Patiala House Court for remand proceedings.
Luthra Brothers, Owners Of Goa Nightclub Where Fire Killed 25, Deported To India
The Luthra brothers were deported from Bangkok on charges for allegedly operating the club without proper safety permits.
Goa club fire: Luthra brothers, who fled to Thailand, will be brought back to Delhi today
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of a Goa nightclub where 25 died in a fire, are being deported from Thailand. They will face charges in India for operating without safety permits. The fire occurred during a show. Indian authorities secured their deportation through an extradition treaty. The brothers fled after the incident. Legal teams are preparing the case.
Goa nightclub fire aftermath: Popular restaurant 'The Cape Goa' sealed for violation of rules
Authorities have sealed The Cape Goa, a cliffside restaurant in South Goa, for multiple safety violations. Inspections found the establishment operating well beyond its sanctioned area, overcrowded, and lacking fire exits, fire-fighting equipment, and structural approvals.
Three pull train alarm chain, assault RPF staff, held
BENGALURU: Three train passengers were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Yeshvantpur Railway Station on Monday, after they repeatedly pulled the alarm chain of the Goa-bound Vasco da Gama Express and resorted to physical altercation with the RPF staff. According to railway officials, the incident took place during the departure of Train No. 17309, when the alarm chain was pulled in Coach S3. RPF staff immediately rushed to the coach to assess the situation. On inquiry, a group of 14 passengers objected to the intervention and refused to comply with instructions. The group also allegedly resorted to physical altercation with the RPF staff. Officials said the chain was pulled as one of the group members had not boarded the train and was still on the platform. With the help of additional RPF personnel, the situation was brought under control. Three persons from the group, who were found to be under the influence of alcohol, were detained, and legal action has been initiated against them. The remaining members of the group are also likely to be apprehended, officials said. Railway sources said the incident led to a delay of around 10 minutes in the departure of the train. However, there was no crowding or panic at the station, as additional security personnel were deployed promptly and the train departed soon after.
Lionel Messi dazzled fans at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, promising to return after a memorable India Tour.
Former Karnataka MLA and doctor Anjali Nimbalkar saved an American woman's life by performing CPR during a medical emergency on a Goa-New Delhi flight. Nimbalkar's quick thinking and medical expertise revived the passenger who had lost consciousness and pulse. Her selfless act was widely praised by passengers, crew, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
From sidelines to boardrooms: nature-based solutions, no longer nice to have
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), annual investment must reach $384 billion by 2025 to meet global biodiversity, restoration and climate goals more than double the current levels
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Few Tamil months arrive with an unspoken agenda. Aadi signals feminine divinity, Purattasi leans into devotion and abstinence, and Margazhi unfolds with utmost precision. Dawn musical alarms, packed sabha schedules, tradition-clad audiences, and season tickets. Over the years, Margazhi has grown into a cultural machine, its rhythms familiar and its expectations firmly set. What happens when Margazhi loosens its grip on convention? As the season returns once again, a quieter counter-current is emerging one that questions whether tradition must always follow the same script. It is within this space of gentle defiance that Aalaaps Margazhi programming positions itself. For founder Akhila Krishnamurthy, curation has never been about scale or spectacle. Every year, we try to do something different with our curation, she says, adding that Aalaaps larger exploration has been to see how music shifts when its located in a space outside of the proscenium. The shift, she believes, is not merely spatial but emotional. In an intimate environment, the artiste retunes themselves to connect with an audience, and the audience responds differently when the artiste is sitting so close to them. This insistence on intimacy has shaped Aalaaps collaborations this season, particularly its ongoing engagement with non- sabha spaces. The goal, she says, is to enable interaction without diluting seriousness. This philosophy finds its most visible expression in Carnatic Shot, a seven-day concert series at Beachville Coffee Roasters, starting from December 22. Conceived as a collaboration between Aalaap and the caf, the series is also, as Akhila puts it, a collaboration between artistes and between artistes and audiences. Each day brings together musicians in unexpected pairings, reinforcing what she calls a celebration of collaboration. Running every afternoon, the series invites listeners into a space that feels closer to a practice room than a performance hall. The line-up features a diverse artistes, including Rithvik Raja with his students, Girijashankar Sundaresan, Aditya Prakash, Praveen Sparsh with his students, Vignesh Ishwar, Srinidhi Pennathur, among others reflecting the many ways collaboration can unfold within the Carnatic ecosystem. Midway through the season, Aalaap also turns its attention to slowing the Margazhi rush down. Margazhi Mehfil, a ghazal evening on December 22 at The Folly, Amethyst, is imagined as an antidote. The idea, Akhila explains, is to create a laid-back evening, where poetry and music can be absorbed without urgency. Dance, too, finds a reimagined platform through the third edition of The Diaspora Dance Festival. The festival was born out of a simple question. During Margazhi , the artistes are often competing for space, Akhila notes. What if I created a platform where only they would be there? By doing so, she says, the festival ensures visibility and continuity, while also enabling dialogue between dancers from across geographies. The two-day festival will unfold at Medai, Alwarpet, on December 30 and 31. On December 13, Lil Margazhi marked another facet of Aalaaps curatorial vision. Akhila describes it as a collaboration between children and master storyteller Janaki Sabesh. Across all these formats, Akhila is clear that informality does not mean compromise. What changes, instead, is the atmosphere one that allows art to breathe, audiences to listen without hesitation, and Margazhi to move beyond habit into lived experience.
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, wanted in connection with a fatal nightclub fire in Goa, are being deported from Thailand to India. The brothers fled the country after the blaze, which claimed 25 lives, and were detained for illegal stay. They are expected to arrive in Delhi and then be taken to Goa for legal proceedings.
Goa HC orderssuomotu PIL over illegal nightclubs afterArporafire kills 25
The court has called for coordinated response across local bodies, appointed amicus curiae to map violations statewide. It issued the order while hearing a petition which alleged that the authorities failed to act against Birch by Romeo Lane, where the fire accident occurred, despite repeated complaints.
Bangkok court to decidefate of Luthra brothers
PTI Bangkok/New Delhi Thailand authorities are set to take up the case involving Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, the co-owners of the Goa nightclub where 25 people were killed in a fire on December 6, with a Bangkok court likely to decide the next course of action, sources here said. The Luthras, co-owners of Birch [] The post Bangkok court to decidefate of Luthra brothers appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch fire tragedy: HC callsfor fixing accountability
NT Reporter Panaji Taking suo moto cognisance of the Arpora fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives recently, the High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday directed the state government to file a response in the suo moto PIL, pointing out what corrective measures can be taken and whether any particular officer/authority can be made [] The post Birch fire tragedy: HC callsfor fixing accountability appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Cabo de Rama resort sealedfor flouting several norms
NT Reporter Margao Following the order of the joint enforcement and monitoring committee of the government, authorities late Monday evening sealed The Cape Goa resort at Kuddi, Cabo de Rama, Cola in Canacona taluka for operating in gross violations of mandatory statutory safety requirements. Panel chairperson Maya Pednekar, appointed as the executive magistrate under Section [] The post Cabo de Rama resort sealedfor flouting several norms appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Founder of Slacklife Inc. and a pioneer of slacklining in India Samar Farooqui, has recently brought his expertise to Goa. He is also conducting workshops at the ongoing Serendipity Arts Festival CHRISTINE MACHADONT BUZZ Samar Farooquis Instagram bio reads fathering slacklining in India, a fitting summary of his role in bringing the sport into the [] The post The balancing act appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Four-cornered contest looms in Colvale as Congress stays out
NT Reporter Mapusa The Colvale Zilla Panchayat seat is set to witness a four-cornered contest, with sitting ZP member Kavita Kandolkar seeking to retain her seat. The BJP has fielded senior party worker Sapna Mapari, who has been actively working in the Tivim constituency and is also the Assonora deputy sarpanch. The Revolutionary Goans Party [] The post Four-cornered contest looms in Colvale as Congress stays out appeared first on The Navhind Times .
NT BUZZ With its winding lanes and age-old fields, Parra has become the muse of a new book by Cosme Lobo. Titled Parra: The Quintessential Goan Village, the author, a former school teacher, takes the readers on a nostalgic journey through the village, revisiting its heritage, and traditional life of the people and places that [] The post Book on Parra to launch soon appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Millions at stake: Trump move could force 39 states to repay foster kids Social Security
Many foster kids in the U.S. get Social Security or SSI benefits, but some states take their money to pay for state costs. The federal government, including ACF and Social Security, is working to stop this. Only a few states have protection rules. The goal is to make sure foster kids keep their earned Social Security benefits.
Draft electoral rolls of three states, two Union Territories to be published today
Draft voter lists for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep are set for publication on Tuesday. This is part of a special voter list revision. Hard copies will be shared with political parties, and lists will be available online. Claims and objections will be accepted until January 17. Final rolls are expected in February 2026.
Bombay High Court Converts Civil Suit On Goa Nightclub Fire Into PIL
The Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), saying someone has to be held accountable for the tragedy in which 25 people were killed.
Lionel Messi, Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul's four-city India tour came to an end on Monday. Several moments from the Delhi meet-and-greet have gone viral on social media. In one widely shared clip, Rodrigo De Paul is seen gently pushing aside a security guard to help a young boy get a photo with the football stars during the Delhi leg of the GOAT India Tour.
Clean air, open land redraw luxury housing demand in India
Wealthy Indians are buying second homes outside cities. Clean air and less crowded living are now priorities. Destinations like Goa and Alibaug are seeing more interest. These homes are used for longer stays and remote work. Developers are responding with more low-density projects. This trend is changing the luxury housing market.
Nagesh Trophy National T20: Uttarakhand Stun Holders Andhra; Gujarat, Goa Win On Day 1
Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju MSK Prasad: Uttarakhand outplayed defending champions Andhra Pradesh by 47 runs, while Gujarat and Goa won in the Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition Phase II), currently being held in different venues across the country. Besides, Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) Delhi, Jharkhand, Goa, and CAB Vidarbha also registered wins on the opening day of matches held in three venues -- Vijayawada, New Delhi, and Gandhinagar. The next phase of the Nagesh Trophy was inaugurated on Monday at the Dr. Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju MSK Prasad Cricket Ground in the presence of dignitaries, including Supreme and High Court judges and key officials. In a landmark announcement, the Blind Premier League was declared to be hosted in 2026, with Andhra Pradesh proposing to take up the hosting rights. In a bold step to strengthen grassroots development, 26 blind cricket teams will be immediately established across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh. CABI Chairman, Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, also pledged that Andhra Pradesh will host one international bilateral tournament per year. Adding to the celebrations, World Cup champions captain Deepika and 16-year-old Andhra Pradesh prodigy Karuna were felicitated with cash awards of 1 lakh each by Shri Sarat Babu Chenna, practising advocate, recognising their outstanding contributions to blind cricket, including their triumph in the SBI Womens T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. Andhra Pradesh Sports Authority Chairman, Ravi Naidu, highlighted various schemes and policies being introduced for blind and differently-abled players. He emphasised that Andhra Pradesh will lead in job opportunities, cash awards, and sports initiatives for these athletes and reiterated the states willingness to host the Blind Premier League in 2026. The excitement continued on the field as CAB Uttarakhand pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the defending champions CAB Andhra Pradesh by 47 runsa result reminiscent of Indias historic 1983 World Cup victory over the West Indies, a classic underdog triumph. Uttarakhand start with an upset Batting first, CAB Uttarakhand posted a formidable 146/4 in 16 overs, anchored by skipper Deepak Singh Rawats commanding 82 off 58 balls. CAB Andhra Pradesh were restricted to 99/6 in 16 overs in reply. Rawats all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award, as Uttarakhand strengthened their position in the league stage. Gujarat cruise to victory In the second match of the day at the Dr. Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju Cricket Ground, CAB Gujarat delivered a commanding performance to register a 10-wicket victory over CAB Tamil Nadu. Batting first, CAB Tamil Nadu were restricted to 83/8 in 16 overs, as Dinesh Rathva (B3) wreaked havoc with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 wickets for 10 runs. In reply, CAB Gujarat made light work of the modest target, storming to 84 without loss in just 5.4 overs, powered by Rathvas blistering 52 off 23 balls, alongside Kalpesh Nimbadkars unbeaten 24. For his decisive all-round performance, Dinesh Rathva (B3) was rightly named Player of the Match, as CAB Gujarat stamped their authority in the league stage. CAB Delhi, Jharkhand win in Delhi In the Phase II matches played in the men's section, CAB Delhi delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat CAB West Bengal by 9 wickets at the Talkatora Cricket Ground in New Delhi. After opting to bat, CAB West Bengal were bowled out for 107 in 17 overs, with Rambir Singh leading a clinical bowling effort (4 wickets). In reply, CAB Delhi chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, powered by a fluent, unbeaten 58 off 37 balls by Rambir Singh, who was named Player of the Match. The emphatic win underlined CAB Delhis strong intent as the league phase gathered momentum. In the second match of the day at the Talkatora Cricket Ground, CAB Jharkhand produced a clinical run chase to register a commanding 9-wicket victory over CAB Telangana. Batting first, CAB Telangana posted 147/6 in 20 overs, led by skipper Ghazanfarullah Khan (42). CAB Jharkhand responded with authority, cruising to 149/1 in just 15.2 overs, powered by an unbeaten 67 off 48 balls by Rohit Oraon and a fluent 53 off 49 balls by Sanjeev Kerketta. Rohit Oraon was named Player of the Match. The emphatic win further strengthened CAB Jharkhands momentum as the league stage intensified. CAB Goa beat Manipur CAB Goa produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat CAB Manipur by 58 runs in the IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition League Matches) at Kameshwar International School, Gandhinagar. Opting to bat first, CAB Goa posted a competitive 169/5 in 16 overs, led by a fluent 55 off 40 balls from Nilesh and an aggressive 50 off 34 balls from Jignesh Panjya (B3). Goa maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings, aided by valuable extras, to put Manipur under early pressure. In reply, CAB Manipur were bowled out for 111 in 12.2 overs, despite a spirited 76 off 45 balls from Pradeep Singh (B2). CAB Goas disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured regular breakthroughs, preventing any sustained partnership. For his impactful contribution with both bat and ball, Nilesh (CAB Goa) was deservedly named Player of the Match, as CAB Goa registered a convincing victory in the league stage. CAB Vidarbha crush Railways In Match 2 at Gandhinagar, CAB Vidarbha delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat CAB Railways by 77 runs. Batting first, Vidarbha posted a formidable 156/3 in 16 overs, anchored by Gaurav Zades brilliant 52 off 52 balls, with vital contributions from Akshay Chaudhary (21) and Nitesh Bhojne (10). Extras added a significant 74 runs through wides and byes, bolstering the total. In Match 2 at Gandhinagar, CAB Vidarbha delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat CAB Railways by 77 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gaurav Zade was named Player of the Match for his match-winning batting effort, as CAB Vidarbha strengthened their position in the league stage. Article Source: IANS
In 2025, tech giants decided smart glasses are the next big thing
There's a growing sentiment that gadgets have gotten boring. And while I don't fully agree, I understand why people might feel that way. Just think about some of the novel device types that companies have tried to push since the original iPhone came out. 3D TVs were a massive flop and tablets still feel like extra-large smartphones despite Apple's efforts to prop them up as laptop replacements. Meanwhile, even with huge technological advancements over the last decade, VR headsets remain relatively niche due to factors like high prices and a lack of compelling content. And although big names like Google, Microsoft, Meta and others continue to dump billions into AI development, the first wave of dedicated AI devices was an abject failure . When you think about it, the only new(ish) class of gadget that has made major inroads to the mainstream market is smartwatches . That said, because they've evolved into wearable health and fitness sensors instead of the wrist-based computers that many once thought they would be, they haven't really disrupted our lives like the personal computer and smartphone did. But that seems poised to change because the tech giants have decided that smart glasses are going to be the next big thing. Headsets versus smart glasses, whats the difference? Google is planning to support both smart glasses and headsets with Android XR, though the increased size and weight of devices like the Galaxy XR means it's not a great choice for all-day functionality. Sam Rutherford for Engadget At this point, you might be saying, Wait, hold on. Aren't VR headsets and smart glasses kind of the same thing? Well, yes and no. Both types of gadgets require similar software and hardware, but they utilize them in very different ways. Not only are VR goggles typically much bigger and heavier, they also provide a more isolated experience that can make it feel like you've been transported to another world. Sure, most modern headsets have exterior cameras that support some level of mixed reality (blending virtual graphics with physical objects) or let you peek quickly into meatspace (passthrough view) for when you need to get a drink or acknowledge other humans in the room. But in many respects, that closed-off feeling is the goal because it creates the ideal environment for playing games, taking virtual meetings or modeling 3D objects without real-world distractions. Furthermore, while many headsets like the Vision Pro and the Meta Quest 3 can function as standalone systems and support accessories like controllers or other motion trackers, they can also be tethered to a nearby PC for enhanced functionality. On the other hand, the default use case for smart glasses is a mixed reality environment where the spectacles can overlay helpful info or messages while you stay active and aware of your surroundings. Notably, while smart glasses might come with lenses or clip-on attachments that allow them to get darker or serve as sunglasses when you're outside, there typically isn't a way to completely block out the world like you can with a headset, mostly because that's simply not the point. And even though most smart spectacles can be paired with a phone to get access to mobile data or notifications, they're generally not meant to be tethered to a PC full-time (though there are some exceptions). The goal for smart glasses is more to provide a mobile-first heads-up display that augments what you see with your eyes instead of replacing things entirely with a digital environment. OK, but what makes you so sure that smart glasses are it? Now that we've discussed what separates smart glasses from headsets, what makes it so obvious that they are going to be the next big thing? This one is a bit easier to answer because we can simply look at the sheer number of companies that have released smart glasses or are planning to do so in the future. If we skip past the Google Glass from 2013 as forward-thinking specs that were ahead of their time, the most well-known example of modern smart glasses is the Meta Ray-Ban (or the even earlier Ray-Ban Stories from back when Facebook was still Facebook). While they are a bit chunky, the Meta Ray-Ban Display are some of the most sophisticated smart glasses on the market right now due in large part to their single full-color screen. Karissa Bell for Engadget Even though they don't have built-in displays, the ability to capture photos and videos and play audio via built-in speakers brought the idea of smart glasses into the mainstream without making the concept look or feel completely ridiculous. Those earlier models then paved the way for even more sophisticated iterations like the Meta Ray-Ban Display from earlier this fall, which features a stunning RGB HUD (though only in the right lens) that has gotten us tantalizingly close to a true wearable display that doesn't make you look like a cyborg. Of course, Meta isn't the only game in town: there's a rapidly growing number of competitors from companies like Even Realities , Rokkid , TCL , Xreal , Viture and more. But for an even clearer sign of where the tech giants are heading, we can just look at Meta's two biggest competitors: Apple and Google. While Apple hasn't publicly announced plans to make its own smart glasses, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman who is one of the company's most reliable analysts provided inside info earlier this fall that Tim Cook and Co. are planning to pivot away from a proper follow-up to the Vision Pro in favor of more lightweight spectacles with greater mass appeal. This shouldn't really come as a major surprise, as sales of Apple's $3,500 headset have been lackluster . But more importantly, for a company that's extremely cautious about entering new product categories (foldable iPhone anyone?), it feels very telling to hear that Apple is shifting to smart glasses instead of abandoning the idea of wearable displays entirely. This is a company that doesn't swing and miss very often, so the idea of two flops in a row seems preposterous. If this pivot is real, there must be some Apple execs who are big believers that glasses and not goggles are the right choice for future development. Here are two of Google's reference design smart glasses. The one in the front features dual RGB waveguide displays while the one in the back relies on a single monocular screen. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Meanwhile, Google is taking a two-pronged approach. In addition to releasing a new mixed reality OS Android XR on Samsung's Galaxy XR headset in October, the company has also teased upcoming smart glasses along with a handful of partners including glasses makers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker . Just this week, the company also added a number of new features to Android XR designed to support a wide range of upcoming devices while simultaneously making it easier for developers to port existing apps over to smart glasses and headsets. And if you still need additional evidence regarding Google's desire to get into smart glasses, consider that even with its ongoing collaboration, the company also spent $100 million to acquire a 4 percent stake in Gentle Monster . Regardless of who is making them though, the big draw for these companies is the idea that smart glasses will become a new piece of core personal computing, similar to how people rely on smartphones and laptops today (or to a lesser extent wireless headphones and smartwatches). If true, that could become a trillion-dollar market in the next 10 to 15 years (or sooner, who knows), which not only makes it a natural avenue for expansion but possibly a future existential crisis for certain companies. After all, none of these organizations want to be the next Microsoft after it failed to develop a successful smartphone or mobile OS. Fine, the smart glasses trend is real, but why would we even want them? At this point, I hope it's clear that the push for smart glasses is very real and very serious. But so far, we've only addressed why companies are betting big on them. So what's in it for us, the people who might actually buy and use them? Well, to answer that, we need to separate the current models into three main categories. A great use case for smart glasses would be to provide heads-up mapping without the need to constantly look down at your phone as seen in this demo clip of Android XR. Google First, there are the most basic smart glasses that don't come with built-in displays and typically rely on cameras and built-in speakers for enhanced functionality. The best example of this class of devices is the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses (or the original Ray-Ban Stories) along with rivals like the Bose Sound Frames , which, believe it or not, have been on the market since 2019. However, before anyone gets attached to these early models, the simplest smart glasses already kind of feel like dinosaurs and will probably, in the not-too-distant future, go extinct. They were an interesting attempt to add things like music playback or photo and video capture to regular-looking sunglasses, but their limited feature set puts a clear ceiling on what they can do. Plus, if this is what people really wanted, they would have taken off already. Waveguides like the ones built into the Even Realities G2 project images directly onto their lenses allowing for super sleek glasses featuring a heads-up display. Sam Rutherford for Engadget This brings us to more recent offerings like the Meta Ray-Ban Display , Even Realities G2 , the Halliday glasses and others which add some type of built-in display to the mix. Most often, these models rely on waveguide displays as they enable thinner and lighter designs while propagating images onto the glasses' lenses. Currently, most of these smart glasses feature single-color optics (usually green) to reduce complexity and power draw, but there are others like the Meta Ray-Ban Display and both the TCL RayNeo X2 and X3 that support full color. In this day and age when everyone is surrounded by screens, the idea of yet another display mounted inches away from your eyeballs might sound like the last thing you want. However, because modern smart glasses are much more discreet and less awkward-looking, I find that they can actually help cut down on distractions. That's because instead of having to peek down at your phone or smartwatch to check notifications, reply to messages or look up directions, you can do many or all of these things using smart glasses all in the middle of a conversation without anyone noticing. Not only does this keep your focus where it should be on people instead of gadgets the glasses are also just as easy to wear as a smartwatch and far more comfortable than bulky VR headsets. Then, when you consider some other features of modern smart glasses like on-the-fly translation, the ability to function as a teleprompter hidden in plain sight or additional support from AI, suddenly you have a wearable that allows you to keep all of your other devices neatly stashed away. In many respects, smart glasses could be the portable displays that people might not even know they want. Compared to rivals with waveguides, glasses featuring birdbath optics are often significantly thicker and bulkier. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Speaking of portable displays: If you recall, I mentioned above how most smart glasses generally don't need to be tethered to other devices. The exception to that comes from a subclass of specs that are primarily designed to function as wearable monitors capable of supporting one or more virtual screens that can be in excess of 100 inches in size, relatively speaking. The most well-known smart glasses in this category come from Xreal and Viture , with both companies offering a range of models with varying levels of performance. One interesting thing to note is instead of waveguides, some of these smart glasses rely on birdbath optics. This means instead of projecting an image into the lens itself, they use a beamsplitter and mirror to reflect images into your eye. The benefit of this is that you get good image quality from components that cost less than an equivalent waveguide setup, with the downside being increased light loss, potentially lower brightness and a much thicker design. This results in chunky frames that often look like they are sitting too far away from your face, which might not be immediately apparent if you see someone using them from afar. But up close, they don't look quite right. Or at least they dont look like a pair of normal glasses. Another issue is that due to more light loss, birdbath smart glasses require darker lenses (similar to sunglasses), which means they aren't great for wearing all day in a variety of environments. And because we still don't really have a great protocol for wireless displays (though it looks like Valve may be cooking up something with the Steam Frames ), most of these need to be connected by wire to a nearby PC. So you plug them in, put them on, get your work done and then you take them off. Project Aura is Xreal's next-gen smart glasses and they feature a large 70-degree field of view and fancy electrochromic lenses. Sam Rutherford for Engadget That said, for those who need a ton of screen real estate, this type of smart glasses can be a very attractive alternative to traditional portable monitors. On top of being smaller and more portable, they provide additional privacy when working in public spaces like a cafe or plane, which is what prompted a doctor friend of mine to get a pair instead of going with a portable display. And for the gamers out there, because they can be connected to a phone or even a portable PC or Switch 2 (with the proper dock, of course), they're great for people who might not have room for or access to a big screen TV. So where do we go from here? Ultimately, I think all three types of smart glasses will merge into one as engineers perfect the tech and steal ideas from one another, though there will surely be plenty of room for more niche designs. But more importantly, if we consider the types of gadgets most people carry around today, it boils down to just a handful of devices: a smartphone, some type of wireless audio (either earbuds or headphones) and maybe a health and fitness tracker of some kind (typically a smartwatch or smart ring). Even tough they didn't have a built-in display, the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses from 2023 raised a ton of awareness for the category. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Smart glasses have the potential to really round out that kit by allowing us to keep most of those devices in our pocket while the wearables serve up helpful info when we need it, but without being overly intrusive or distracting. In the short term, you'll still need a laptop for work, but smart glasses may have a role to play there too, as they can provide way more screen space than a traditional physical display (even the new-fangled flexible ones). It might never happen, but I wouldnt rule out a future scenario where your next employer gives you a company-issued phone and a pair of smart glasses and that's it. Before that happens though, there are still a bunch of other things that need to be figured out. Without help from a mouse or keyboard, navigating a virtual display is a bit of a challenge. AI combined with hand and eye tracking can help, but no one has really nailed that combo yet. Not even Apple could do so on the much bulkier Vision Pro. To address this, Meta created a bracelet (they call it a neural band) that pairs with the Ray-Ban Display that can detect subtle movements so you can type or navigate menus practically anywhere. Even Realities opted for a ring accessory that does some basic health monitoring and comes with a tiny touchpad. In the more distant future, this hurdle may be solved by BCIs (brain-computer interfaces), but even the most optimistic view suggests that those aren't going to be mainstream for a long time. Even though we're still a long ways away, one day everyone might be able to have something like Tony Stark's E.D.I.T.H. smart glasses from the Marvel Universe. Marvel The issue for Meta is that it's pretty obvious that its wristband really ought to be incorporated into a smartwatch. The idea of a single-purpose bracelet that doesn't track your health or do anything else sort of feels like a step backwards. And there's the problem of Meta's glasses being largely tied down to its own platforms (i.e. Instagram, Whatsapp and Facebook), which may end up being a major hindrance after rivals like Google and Apple catch up. And then there's the cost. Right now, a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Displays (which thankfully come with the wristband) costs $800. That's a lot for what is basically a publicly available beta test. But when you consider that an Even Realties G2 and an R2 ring costs even more at $850, it's clear that wearing smart glasses is going to be a very expensive hobby for at least the next few years. And while more single-purpose smart glasses from Xreal and Viture are a bit more affordable, with models ranging from $400 to $550 or $600, they still aren't cheap. On top of that, getting prescription lenses for smart glasses can often be a major pain in the ass and may not even be an option for people with more limited eyesight. But those are problems for another day. And just because tech giants are pouring billions into the development of smart glasses doesn't mean they will be a guaranteed hit. If you care about tech, alongside AI and possibly EVTOL aircraft (aka flying taxis), pay attention to the advancements in smart glasses. Otherwise, you could miss out on what might be the next major wave in sci-fi gadgetry made real. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/in-2025-tech-giants-decided-smart-glasses-are-the-next-big-thing-163000812.html?src=rss
GOAT Messis India tour ends; Promises I will be back
New Delhi: The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as the football icon promised to return after giving his fans a lifetime of memories in just 30 minutes here on Monday. For a change, it was football that took centre stage at the Arun Jaitley 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 .
WATCH: Crowd at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium chants 'AQI' as CM Rekha Gupta meets LionelMessi
As the football world's greatest, Lionel Messi is in Delhi, last leg of his GOAT India Tour, the crowd at Arun Jaitley Stadium shouted AQI chants and booed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta when she came on stage to welcome the players.
New users can get half off one of our favorite budgeting apps right now
If you have a resolution in the new year to get more acquainted with your finances, a good budgeting app can help with that. One of our favorites is a bit cheaper to sign up for right now: Monarch Money is offering 50 percent off annual subscriptions for new users. Use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout to get half off, so you'll pay just $50 for one year of access. Monarch Money was the runner-up in our guide to the best budgeting apps in 2025, and it was definitely a grower. Initially we found the experience of using the app to be needlessly complicated compared to some of its rivals, but get over that hurdle and its impressively fully-featured. There are plenty of customization options, a helpful goals feature and a thorough month-in-review recap that beats out similar features from some of its competitors. We also like how you can grant account access to others. Besides the steep learning curve, we also noted that the mobile app is less intuitive to use than the web version, which might pose a problem if you were hoping to do most of your accounting on the go. We also had some issues with the app failing to distinguish between bills and other recurring expenses, as well as a few bugs along the way. All things considered, Monarch is definitely one of our favorite budgeting apps, only being beaten out by Quicken Simplifi. As you might expect, the biggest strength of Simplifi is its simplicity, and how it eases you into using its various features. If you value that kind of user experience, it might be a better choice for you, but theres unfortunately no free trial to take advantage of. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/new-users-can-get-half-off-one-of-our-favorite-budgeting-apps-right-now-154056942.html?src=rss
Fans Applaud DDCA, Delhi Police For Smooth Messi Visit At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: History was witnessed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentina football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and admiration from fans in Delhi. Thousands gathered to see the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning widespread praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and Delhi Police. Fans were delighted with the seamless arrangements and unobstructed views, with no VIP or political hijacking of the occasion. This was truly for fans. Everything was well managed and peaceful, said a college student. Another supporter added, Hats off to DDCA and Delhi Police for such disciplined crowd control. At the fag end of the event, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley, ICC chairman Jay Shah, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Messi. Jay Shah presented Messi with tickets for the India vs USA Mens T20 World Cup 2026, while the football legend, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez, was gifted a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey. Former India goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan also presented signed t-shirts to the trio, bringing a memorable close to the GOAT India Tour. It was apparent that the local governments and police in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi took more control of security and other arrangements for Messi's India GOAT Tour after his visit to Kolkata ended in riots in the stadium. On Saturday, there were reports that one of the main organisers of the GOAT Tour was arrested by Kolkata police for alleged mismanagement at the event in Salt Lake Stadium. Messi's visit to Kolkata ended in chaos after agitated spectators, angered over limited access to the Argentine despite purchasing tickets at what they described as exorbitant prices, went on a rampage inside the stadium. It was apparent that the local governments and police in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi took more control of security and other arrangements for Messi's India GOAT Tour after his visit to Kolkata ended in riots in the stadium. On Saturday, there were reports that one of the main organisers of the GOAT Tour was arrested by Kolkata police for alleged mismanagement at the event in Salt Lake Stadium. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was on her way to the stadium at the time of the incident. However, after being informed about the ruckus and vandalism, she instructed her driver to turn back. Shortly thereafter, the Chief Minister announced the constitution of a judicial committee to probe the mismanagement that led to the chaos. Article Source: IANS
Texmaco Rail bags Rs 132cr wagon supply order from Touax JV
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd has secured a Rs 132-crore order from its joint venture, Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing Pvt Ltd, for the supply of BLSS and BVCM wagons. The delivery of these rakes is scheduled to be completed by July 2026, reinforcing the company's manufacturing capabilities and supporting India's sustainable logistics goals.
'Hasta pronto': With promise to 'surely return', Messi concludes India tour
Lionel Messi concluded his GOAT India Tour in Delhi, a stark contrast to its chaotic Kolkata start. Fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium cheered as the football icon expressed gratitude for the overwhelming affection shown during his brief but memorable visit. Messi promised a return, leaving a lasting impression on his admirers.
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How Vingroup's Ecosystem Is Powering VinFast's Leap
Vietnam is not the first place many expect to see a global electric-vehicle surge. Yet according to Transport & Environment’s 2025 progress report, 42 percent of all new cars sold in the country during the first half of the year were fully electric . The figure surpasses many parts of Europe and even edges past China. India is at the center of VinFast’s new global strategy At the center of that transformation stands VinFast. In October 2025 the company delivered 20,380 vehicles, raising its year-to-date total to 124,264 — a new monthly record and a milestone few expected from a brand barely a decade old. Its pivot to fully electric production began just over two years ago, yet it has already reshaped what Vietnamese consumers see as possible. Government support for the green transition has eased the way, with electric vehicles exempt from registration fees until 2027. Yet much of the progress reflects the determination of Pham Nhat Vuong, Vingroup’s founder and VinFast’s driving force. His push for global expansion is seen as both national ambition and corporate vision. For Vuong, Vietnam’s industrial rise and VinFast’s success are inseparable, a sentiment he has repeated publicly, including his assertion that VinFast is a devotion project rather than a profit-seeking venture. Demand, policy, and leadership have aligned, but not by accident. In Vietnam, that orchestration comes from Vingroup. Vuong began modestly, founding a small food company in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in 1993. After selling it, he returned home and built Vingroup into a powerhouse that today spans real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, green energy, and advanced technology. In 2024, Vingroup paid more than VND 56.2 trillion in taxes, making it Vietnam’s top private taxpayer. The group now spans Vinhomes, Vinmec, VinEnergo, VinUni, and a growing portfolio of technology subsidiaries working in robotics, AI, and mobility. It has reshaped skylines, raised healthcare standards, and expanded educational access. With VinFast, it is now challenging the boundaries of Vietnam’s industrial potential. Underlying all of this is a single philosophy: to create a better life for people. In recent years, that principle has guided Vingroup’s broader pivot toward clean energy, digital systems, and sustainable mobility. Capital once tied to real estate has moved into renewables and transport, redefining Vingroup from property titan to champion of the energy transition. Vingroup’s Arsenal for VinFast’s Ascent VinFast’s success is built on more than its cars. Its real advantage lies in the infrastructure Vingroup has spent years assembling, land, energy, software, and logistics that work together as one. When these elements align, they reduce friction and form a foundation few competitors can easily copy. Real estate provides the first advantage. Vinhomes properties double as host sites for charging stations, with many areas equipped with EV terminals. The advantage is clear, location control, captive users, and reduced permitting friction. Vingroup also uses its residential developments to promote sustainable habits, offering vouchers and parking incentives for VinFast car and scooter owners. In doing so, it turns residents into early adopters and advocates for electric mobility. Technology is the second pillar. VinFast draws heavily on the group’s research centers, which developed innovations such as the ViVi 2.0 voice assistant and MirrorSense, an AI-based mirror-adjustment system recognized at CES 2024. These shared platforms strengthen VinFast’s in-house capabilities and keep the user experience consistent across products. Energy supply forms the third layer. In 2025, VinEnergo agreed to provide nearly 50 million kWh of solar power and battery storage to VinFast’s Hai Phong complex, cutting carbon emissions by roughly 33,000 tons a year. Cleaner power not only lowers costs but also ensures each vehicle’s footprint stays small from factory-floor to highway. Charging completes the loop. Established in 2024, V-Green, founded by Vuong himself, was created to build a worldwide charging network for VinFast and its partners. It has since expanded through cooperation in multiple Asian markets and continues to form the backbone of VinFast’s infrastructure rollouts overseas. Each of these components reinforces the others. Real estate anchors the network. Technology improves usability. Renewable energy reduces costs and emissions. Together, they give VinFast the foundation to pursue long-term global goals rather than chase quarterly targets. Exporting the Playbook: Global Ambitions and Soft-Power Gains VinFast’s ambitions reach far beyond Vietnam. Nowhere is this more evident than in India, where the company is building not just a distribution footprint but a full-scale EV ecosystem tailored to one of the world’s fastest-growing automobile markets. India is at the center of VinFast’s new global strategy. In February 2024, the company broke ground on its first India plant in Tamil Nadu, and by August 2025 it had officially inaugurated the facility in Thoothukudi. The site spans 400 acres with an initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year, scalable to 150,000, and is designed to serve both the domestic market and export routes. VinFast has moved quickly to build customer-facing infrastructure. As of November 2025, the company already has 24 operational dealerships across key metropolitan and tier-one cities, with plans to reach 35 by the end of 2025. These showrooms introduce the premium VF 6 and VF 7, both of which have received strong early reception, including two major awards at the 2025 Jagran Hi-Tech Awards, where VinFast was named EV Manufacturer of the Year and the VF 7 received the EV Disruptor of the Year title. Financing has also become a strategic pillar in India. In October 2025, VinFast signed a memorandum of understanding with YES BANK, India’s sixth-largest private-sector bank, to deliver retail and inventory-financing solutions for both customers and dealers. The partnership includes on-site bank representatives at every showroom, attractive interest rates, flexible repayment options, full on-road funding, and nationwide reach through YES BANK’s branch network. The aim of such a tie-up, not the first nor the last for VinFast India, is to lower barriers to EV ownership in a market where up-front cost remains a primary hesitation. To address after-sales concerns, VinFast has partnered with service and charging-infrastructure providers including RoadGrid, myTVS, and Global Assure, creating a national maintenance and roadside-support backbone. It has also teamed up with BatX Energies to establish a circular battery-value chain and support advanced battery recycling, reinforcing India’s push toward sustainable electrification. Charging infrastructure is expanding in parallel. V-Green is coordinating a multiyear plan to deploy a nationwide network in India similar to its rollout strategies in Vietnam and Indonesia. The objective is to ensure that the availability of public and semi-public charging keeps pace with the rising dealership footprint and the growth of VinFast’s fleet. Each of these actions follows a consistent logic, combine manufacturing, charging, finance, and service under one coordinated framework, then scale. For VinFast, exporting cars is only part of the story. The larger aim is to export a vertically integrated mobility ecosystem, one that thrives where policy support, infrastructure rollout, and customer appetite align. At home, Vietnam’s streets already show the results, quiet electric taxis replacing combustion fleets, chargers replacing fuel pumps, and consumers choosing local innovation over imports. Abroad, VinFast is applying the same playbook, pairing cars with infrastructure, financing, and service networks to make electric driving viable at scale. But VinFast’s global push is not just about cars. It rests on the financial backing and broad ecosystem of Vingroup, and on Pham Nhat Vuong’s conviction that Vietnam can compete head-to-head with established automakers. His willingness to marshal resources across real estate, retail, energy, and technology has given VinFast the stability and integrated platform most young automakers lack. That combination, capital, ecosystem, and vision, is what sets VinFast apart.
Football legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul departed from Mumbai after a successful GOAT India Tour event at Wankhede Stadium. The stars engaged with fans, shared moments with Indian sports icons like Sunil Chhetri and Sachin Tendulkar, and left lasting memories in the city.
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Lionel Messi is in India as part of his 4-city GOAT Tour, which started on December 13 in Kolkata.
GOAT India Tour: Jay Shah Gifts T20 World Cup Tickets, A Signed Jersey, And A Bat To Messi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi was presented with India vs USA Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah on the last leg of the GOAT India Tour, here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also attended the event along with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley. Messi was also gifted with a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez. Former Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan, who represented West Ham United in the Women's Premier League, gifted a signed t-shirt to all three guests. Acknowledging the crowd present at the Arun Jaitley Stadium cheering his name, Messi said, Thank you for all the affection you have shown us here in India over these days. Truly, it was a unique experience for us to be able to share this. Although it was intense and very short, it was wonderful to receive all this love, which I already knew was there, but experiencing it firsthand was incredible. Everything you did for us over these days was astonishing, pure madness. So thank you all for the love, and we will surely return someday perhaps to play a match or on some other occasion but we will definitely visit again. Thank you very much, thank you, said Messi. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here. He straightaway proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he had a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people. Messi's GOAT Tour got off to a rough start as the organisers were unable to manage the Salt Lake Stadium crowd. When the football legend visited the city with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, thousands of fans flocked to see him. However, the venue's bad management transformed their enthusiasm into frustration. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here. He straightaway proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he had a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Argentine was in Mumbai last evening, where he interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current India and former football players, film stars, celebrities, and politicians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Article Source: IANS
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Goa fire tragedy: Luthra brothers to land in Delhi on Tuesday
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra will be taken into custody by the Goa Police immediately upon their arrival in Delhi from Thailand where they were detained, officials said
SC mulls pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents on expressways, national highways
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday mulled formulating pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents, such as a recent one in Rajasthan's Phalodi that claimed 15 lives, on expressways and national highways. A bench of Justices J K Maheswari and Vijay Bishnoi flagged the construction of illegal dhabas on both sides of national highways and expressways as a possible cause of road accidents and asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared in the matter for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), to submit the statutory rules and regulations for initiating action against these eateries. The court also sought to know about the action taken so far, which authority is responsible for initiating it and which bodies are not implementing the provisions. After discussion between amicus and solicitor general, issues resolved by them, which may be helpful for issuance of the guidelines, also to be produced. In the meantime, parties are at liberty to exchange Google images, which may be helpful in resolving the real problem, the court ordered. Mehta submitted, We have the power to remove the illegal dhabas and eateries, but there has been a general delegation to the local district magistrate. The local police and other authorities are under his command and control, which the NHAI does not have. So we have to find out a solution. Terming the issue non-adversarial, he said normally, there is a service road after certain kilometres on every expressway and national highway, where the vehicles that suffer a breakdown are put. Justice Bishnoi acknowledged that there are service roads but pointed out that it is not the case for every expressway and national highway, and that illegal dhabas and small eateries come up in between, where most of the accidents take place. The bench said the NHAI's report seeks to blame local contractors or the administration for the encroachments on the highways but the court wants to know which authority under the law is required to oversee that these eateries do not come up. Justice Maheshwari said the court wants to formulate guidelines to fill up the existing gaps in the provisions and ensure their implementation to prevent a repetition of Phalodi-type accidents. Five killed as cars collide and burst into flames on Purvanchal Expressway in Lucknow Appearing in the court on behalf of an intervenor, advocate Pranav Sachdeva said the top court has already dealt with these issues and given certain directions that were not implemented. He pointed out that in Goa, there are highways that go through a medical college or a village, leading to road accidents. I have filed the recent Supreme Court judgment directing the NHAI to develop an SOP (standard operating procedure) to remove encroachments, Sachdeva said. Justice Maheshwari said the issue is not of one state alone but of the entire country and the court is looking at the wider picture for formulating the guidelines. Senior advocate A N S Nadkarni, who has been appointed as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the matter, said he has filed Google images to show widespread encroachments on the highways. On November 10, the court had sought responses from the NHAI and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a suo-motu case in connection with the Phalodi accident. It had also asked the NHAI and the ministry to get a survey of the area conducted and file a report on the number of dhabas on the highway passing through Phalodi. It had also sought a specific report on the condition of the highway and the norms followed by the contractor for road maintenance. The apex court took suo-motu (on its own) cognisance of the November 2 incident in Phalodi, in which 10 women and four children were among the 15 people killed when a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary trailer truck. The accident took place near Matoda village on the Bharat Mala highway when the tempo traveller was headed to Jodhpur from Bikaner's Kolayat temple.
Someone Has to be Held Accountable: HC Converts Goa Fire Civil Suit Into PIL
Bench observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despite complaints
BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar flags lack of reliable data in Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047 vision
RAIPUR: Senior BJP legislator Ajay Chandrakar questioned his own governments vision document Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047, scrutinising its basis, during the discussion in the Assembly on the states comprehensive roadmap that aims to achieve various ambitious goals on development. Chandrakar, who was a minister twice during the BJP government led by Raman Singh, said the focus remains largely on education and health sector but lacks reflection of the Chhattisgarh state in the industrial policy. No attention has been given to Make in Chhattisgarh in the industrial policy of the vision document. One cannot understand if the industrial policy was made for implementation or amendment as seen happening in every 15-20 days, said BJP leader Chandrakar. He also questioned how the states irrigation capacity declined by three percentage points despite huge expenditure on projects, as reflected in the 202425 Economic Survey, and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. He also alleged that the policy document lacked a clear focus on womens empowerment and poverty alleviation, while several other critical issues appeared to have been overlooked. Responding to the criticism, State Finance Minister O P Choudhary said Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047 was not merely a policy document but a pledge to steer the state towards multidimensional and holistic development over the next 25 years. Chandrakar further claimed that barely three per cent of the population was skilled, that there was no clarity in the definition of employment, and that official functioning in the state appeared to be operating in auto-mode. The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government had unveiled the comprehensive roadmap Chhattisgarh Anjor in July this year, aiming to align the states development vision with Viksit Bharat 2047. The state government maintains that Chhattisgarh is envisioned as a key powerhouse in energising the broader national goal of building a developed India by 2047.
One year can change a lot: Why your financial goals and investments need a reset
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Goa Nightclub Fire: All Formalities Complete, Luthra Brothers To Land In Delhi Tomorrow
Upon arrival at the Delhi airport, the Luthras will be taken into custody by the Goa Police and produced before a local court for transit remand.
Lionel Messi reaches New Delhi to conclude GOAT India Tour 2025; fans gather in huge numbers
Argentine legend and FIFA World Cup-winning player Lionel Messi reached New Delhi on Monday, his final stop for his ongoing GOAT India Tour 2025. The legendary footballer was brought to New Delhi with a high level of security after a successful event in Mumbai on December 14.
Messi Lands In Delhi For Final Stop Of His G.O.A.T Tour
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi on Monday afternoon for the final stop of his G.O.A.T. Tour, after a weather-related delay postponed his flight. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was delayed due to foggy conditions here. He immediately proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he will have a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people. Messi's schedule in the national capital includes an exhibition match, a stage event, a football clinic for children, and several high-profile private meetings; therefore, Delhi has implemented precautionary measures to manage large crowds and traffic congestion in anticipation of his arrival. The Argentine was in Mumbai last evening, where he interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current Indian and former football players, film stars, celebrities and politicians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai was the third stop on his GOAT India Tour 2025, and the Argentine World Cup winner spent the most time with fans after making a brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and a slightly longer stay at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal. Messi's GOAT Tour started on a chaotic note as the organisers failed to manage the crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered to see the football icon as he visited the city with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, but their excitement turned to frustration due to poor management at the venue. Mumbai was the third stop on his GOAT India Tour 2025, and the Argentine World Cup winner spent the most time with fans after making a brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and a slightly longer stay at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At Uppal Stadium, the Argentine star stayed inside a VIP box and was seen waving at the camera, making a brief appearance on the big screen inside the stadium and on broadcast visuals as two teams played a match. Article Source: IANS
From crispy pakoras to delicious samosas, street food is an emotion across India. Yet behind every perfectly fried snack lies the unseen role of the oil that makes it possible. A podcast series features culinary explorer and Delhi Food Walks founder Anubhav Sapra, who simplifies the role of cooking oils in street food and clears confusion around misleading food labels. Culinary Explorer Anubhav Sapra Reveals the Science Behind India’s Street Food and Misleading Food Labels Episode Overview In the first Episode, “ Silent Hero: The Science of What We Eat ,” Anubhav explains why palm oil is widely used by vendors. Its high-heat stability, neutral taste, and consistent frying performance help deliver the signature crispness of Indian snacks. In the next Episode, “ No Palm Oil? Don’t Be Fooled ,” he discusses the growing wave of “ No Palm Oil ” labels and why these tags often create misleading perceptions of health. Anubhav urges shoppers to read entire ingredient lists and nutrition facts instead of relying on front-of-packet (FoP) claims. Influencer Insights Across both episodes, Anubhav highlights: Street vendors value oils that stay stable at high temperatures and have a high smoke point and does not break down easily. Palm oil’s neutral taste keeps authentic flavours intact. Many consumers are unaware that palm oil is naturally trans-fat free and cholesterol-free. Safe cooking habits matter: use fresh oil, avoid overheating, and rotate different oils at home. What Science Says About Palm Oil Palm oil is naturally cholesterol-free, as cholesterol is found only in animal-based fats. When consumed as part of a balanced diet, palm oil has a neutral impact on blood cholesterol levels. It also contains vitamin E compounds known as tocotrienols, which are recognised for their potent antioxidant properties and potential role in supporting cellular and cardiovascular health. Aligned With ICMR Dietary Guidelines Reiterating the ICMR–NIN 2024 guidelines, it’s recommended to use oils/fats in appropriate amounts and choose a variety of oilseeds, nuts, nutricereals, and legumes to meet daily needs of fats and Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). NMEO–OP: India’s Edible Oil Goals Anubhav also touches upon India’s broader efforts to strengthen its edible oil ecosystem. India’s National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO–OP), which aims to boost oil palm area by an additional 6.5 lakh hectares by 2025-26, and eventually to 16.71 lakh hectares by 2029-30, with a special focus on the North-Eastern states and reduce reliance on imports. Understanding “No Palm Oil” Labels Industry bodies like IFBA and OTAI have cautioned that these labels are often marketing tactics rather than indicators of nutritional superiority. Consumers are encouraged to look at the complete nutrition ingredients, including sugar, salt and overall fat content. Through street-level stories and food science, these episodes help listeners focus on the important information, and make informed dietary choices. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvBYj6cjM04 Link to Episode 4: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqmp_tx2nlQ About the Series This is a six-episode podcast series by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) designed to address misinformation and share scientific facts about palm oil in a simple, relatable way. Each episode brings expert voices and everyday perspectives to topics like nutrition, health, and sustainability helping listeners replace myths with understanding. With these conversations, MPOC hopes to encourage balanced, fact-based discussions and highlight palm oil’s rightful place as a versatile, nutritious, and sustainably produced edible oil.
Luthra brothers to be brought to Goa from Delhi; police clarify custody timeline
Goa Police are en route to Delhi to take custody of the Luthra brothers, deported from Thailand. The accused, owners of a nightclub where a fire killed 25, will be interrogated in Goa. A special legal team is formed, and charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are being prepared. This marks a significant development after earlier legal hurdles.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO.
Thai authorities to take up Luthra brothers' case; weigh legal, human rights aspects: Sources
Thai authorities are preparing to pursue legal action against Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of a Goa nightclub where a December 6 fire killed 25 people. Detained in Phuket after Indias intervention, the brothers may face proceedings in a Bangkok court as India seeks their deportation, though legal complexities could delay their return.
Messi mania peaks as Delhi awaits his GOAT India Tour finale; fans throng Arun Jaitley Stadium early
Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are being deported from Thailand to India following their detention. The brothers fled India after a deadly fire at their establishment, and their passports were suspended. Indian authorities are coordinating with Thai officials for their transfer to face legal proceedings.
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Police on high alert ahead of Lionel Messis Delhi visit
New Delhi: Delhi Police has beefed up security in the central parts of the national capital and set up traffic restrictions as global football icon Lionel Messi sets foot in the city, the final stop of his GOAT tour of India. The Argentine legend is scheduled to attend an event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium 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 .
Lionel Messi's India tour faced a weather-induced delay, with his flight to Delhi postponed due to fog. Currently in Mumbai, the football icon is set to continue his engagements, including a stadium event. His visit has already seen memorable fan interactions and appearances in other major cities, though Kolkata experienced some crowd disruptions.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Lionel Messis visit to Delhi brings traffic alerts and travel changes
Football icon Lionel Messi arrives in New Delhi for his GOAT India Tour 2025, with authorities issuing a travel advisory due to anticipated crowds and security measures. Messi will appear at Arun Jaitley Stadium today, impacting traffic on major city roads between 10 AM and 5 PM.
Delhi Police has issued traffic advisory as Lionel Messi will come to Delhi today as part of the 'GOAT' tour 2025. Police have told commuters that traffic will remain affected in and around Arun Jaitley stadium as main event will take place there. Residents in Delhi have been advised to avoid Asaf Ali Road, JLN Marg, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg till 5 pm.
Lionel Messi Mumbai visit Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff meet the footballer
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Indigo Flight Status December 15: Check full list of flights cancelled from major airports today
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Goa nightclub fire: Legal team of Luthra brothers lands in Thailand; deportation soon
Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, detained in Thailand for illegal stay, are being processed for deportation to India. Their passports were suspended after they fled following a deadly fire at their establishment. A CBI team is in Phuket to finalize their return, as the investigation into the nightclub's illegal operations and the fire's cause intensifies.
GOATs Meet: Tendulkar , Chhetri and Messi Exchange Sporting Royalty in Mumbai
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Lionel Messi dazzled fans at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium during Day 2 of his GOAT India tour alongside Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul. With celebrities in attendance, the tour now moves to Delhi, where Messi will meet PM Modi and attend events at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Delhi Traffic Police Issue Advisory for Lionel Messis GOAT India Tour
Delhi Police issue a traffic advisory for Lionel Messis GOAT India Tour in Delhi, detailing road restrictions, diversions, entry gates and parking arrangements.
Delhi Police on high alert ahead of Lionel Messi's Delhi visit
Delhi Police has implemented stringent security measures and traffic restrictions for Lionel Messi's GOAT tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Following a chaotic reception in Kolkata, authorities are prioritizing crowd management, access control, and traffic regulation with multiple security layers and personnel. Commuters are advised to use public transport and avoid specific routes.
Lionel Messi In Delhi Today For GOAT Tour, Cops Issue Traffic Advisory
The Delhi Traffic Police issued a detailed traffic advisory for commuters in central Delhi, advising them to plan their travel carefully today as traffic movement due to Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour - Delhi Leg.
Only permit holders allowed on main ground during Messis Delhi visit: DDCA
Messi is set to conclude his GOAT India Tour 2025 in New Delhi on Monday and will participate in multiple events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sharma further added that the decision has been made to restrict access to the main ground, allowing only those with permits to enter
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Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra have been detained in Thailand for illegal stay and are being deported to India. The Central Bureau of Investigation is in Phuket to facilitate their return following the devastating fire at their Goa nightclub, which claimed 25 lives due to alleged regulatory lapses and illegal operations.
Assumptions and inferences cannot substitute proof: Court on Goa plot
KOCHI: The trial court in the actor abduction and assault case held that the prosecutions claim of a failed plan by N S Sunil aka Pulsar Suni and his accomplices to sexually abuse the survivor in Goa in January 2017, nearly a month before the actual crime in Kochi, was not proved. This allegation formed a key part of the prosecutions case. However, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court observed that assumptions and inferences cannot substitute proof. The prosecution mainly relied on the testimony of its witness, makeup artist Renju Renjimar, who deposed that Suni was seen walking in the vicinity of actor Dileeps residence in the first week of January 2017. However, the court determined that she was a planted witness. The judgment noted that the prosecution alleged a conspiracy between Suni and Dileep, pursuant to which Suni attempted to commit the assault when the survivor arrived in Goa for a film shoot scheduled on January 4 and 5. According to the prosecution, although Suni attempted to execute the plan, the offence could not be carried out. It argued that Suni was the driver assigned to pick up the survivor from the airport on January 3, but failed to execute as she was accompanied by her makeup assistant, Renju. It was further alleged that Suni later vacated his room and waited nearby in a vehicle for an opportunity to execute the crime. The prosecution also claimed that Suni contacted the fourth accused, V P Vijeesh, to arrange a vehicle for the offence. They relied on call data records between the accused to support this theory. However, the court pointed out that neither the survivor nor her makeup assistant stated that there were any attempts at assault or misbehaviour during the journey from the airport to the hotel. Even if the evidence is taken into account as claimed by the prosecution, it can only be considered as preparation. To constitute an attempt, there must be some overt act towards the commission of the offence, the judge observed. The court noted that, at best, the prosecution case showed that Suni contacted Vijeesh for arranging a vehicle, and the latter in turn contacted a witness, Senthil Kumar, but the attempt did not materialise. It further held that accused one to four were associated with each other as drivers, and therefore, phone calls between them alone could not be treated as evidence of a plan to execute the crime in Goa. The court also rejected prosecutions theory about the recording of the survivors gold ring. It noted that the survivors engagement took place after the incident and that visuals clearly showed the persons identity, making it unnecessary to specifically capture the gold ring for identification.
Mumbai gets it right as Messis GOAT Tour shines at Wankhede Stadium
Unlike Kolkata and like Hyderabad on Saturday, our city provides Argentine football legends fans an enriching experience at Wankhede
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DGCA made contract staff scapegoats by blaming them for IndiGo fiasco, alleges aviation expert
NEW DELHI: The removal of four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) in the aftermath of the Indigo fiasco by the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, (DGCA) has run into controversy. An expert with 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, Sanjay Lazar, stirred a hornets nest on Sunday by charging the regulator of making scapegoats of the lower rung staff and demanded a probe by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to identify those responsible for the turmoil caused by the airline. Meanwhile, the DGCA countered the charges by stating the officials removed were directly responsible for keeping a watch on the functioning of Indigo for quite some time and had failed to do so. An order issued on December 11 by Sunil Singh Rawat, Deputy Director of Administration, DGCA, stated, The following FOIs under various categories, on contract basis, in DGCA are hereby relieved from DGCA with immediate effect to join their respective parent organisations. They are pilots drawn from different airlines who were temporarily posted at the DGCA. The names specified were Rish Raj Chatterjee (Consultant working as Deputy Chief Operations Inspector), Seema Jhamnani (Senior FOI) as well as Anil Kumar Pokahriyal and Priyam Kaushik (both Consultant FOIs) . It was an important development as they were the first heads to roll following the anguish experienced by lakhs of Indigo flyers from December 1 to 9. Lazar, an advocate and the CEO of Avialaz Consultants, said he was initially happy to learn that action had been initiated against these officials. Later, he realised that they were actuallylow hanging fruit and billed them 'Bali ka Bakra. I got to know only this morning that one of them, Pokhariyal, had resigned a couple of months ago, he claimed. He has been diagnosed with cancer during and was hospitalised. Calling Captain Kaushik a hero, Lazar recalled a 2016 incident when a Jet Airways flight from Bengaluru to Mangaluru caught fire mid-air. With one engine on fire, he landed the aircraft safely and saved 65 lives. He also led the first Kaveri operations from Sudan to Chennai during the 2023 repatriation mission, he said. Lazar added that the Captain, who is the son of a Defence Officer, told him during his interaction that he was not even involved in this as he was an 'Alternate Inspector (deployed when regular inspector is not available). I have been here only 6 or 8 months. I have neither been assigned any work in Indigo nor have I been called up, Captain Kaushik told him, Lazar added. The expert also added that the Captains wife expressed her anguish over the fact that ever since his name was made public, her kids found it difficult to even step out. Regarding Captain Chatterjee, Lazar said that he served as the Deputy Chief Pilot of Vistara He has a spotless, blameless record and he flew the 787s. The Captain had actually flagged the lapses at IndiGo to the regulator in a mail and was the first to alert them that 1,200 flights had not operated in November, the expert said. Victimisation without any inquiry All these pilots were removed without any letter officially, any inquiry, any show cause notice, no investigation, just ex parte and arbitrary. That also smacks of victimisation without any proof, he charged. He alleged that two or three top people were responsible for the fiasco. They are Joint Director Generals and one is an AD (Assistant Director). We know everybodys names. He billed the investigations by DGCA as a big cover-up game. The same officials who are responsible for giving favours to IndiGo are on the panel to probe the airline. A senior DGCA official told this reporter, The four were indeed assigned by the DGCA to monitor the airline and ensure they complied with all regulations Elaborating on each of those suspended, the official said that Pokahriyal went on medical leave for his cancer treatment only by late November this year. He is an Alliance Air pilot and has not resigned from there. Kaushik, was an Air India Express pilot, who was monitor the DGCA since Feb 2025, well before the first phase of FDTL would come into effect. Chatterjee was with the DGCA since May 2024. He may have been a celebrity pilot but that does not absolve him of his duties, the official stressed. Jamnani was told to keep a tab on Indigo for over a year. When asked about the controversy, a senior official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation said he would look into it.
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Probe ordered after goats seen eating midday meals with children at an Anganwadi in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A probe has been ordered and preliminary action initiated after videos went viral showing goats eating midday meals from steel plates alongside children, allegedly outside an Anganwadi centre in Madhya Pradeshs Katni district. Multiple viral clips show children seated in two parallel queues with food served on steel plates, while two goats are seen eating from plates kept at the end of one queue. Officials said the incident pertains to an Anganwadi facility operating from a rented private building in Sehra Mohalla of Kothi village, located in the tribal-dominated Dhimarkheda block. The arrangement was made due to the absence of an adequate government building for the Anganwadi or school, they added. Katni District Collector Ashish Tiwari said a team of officials was dispatched to the village immediately after the videos surfaced. The Anganwadi centre has been functioning from a private rented building since last year, while construction of a permanent facility is underway at another location, he told this newspaper on Sunday. According to Tiwari, the preliminary probe found that the Anganwadi supervisor, assistant and worker were not present when the midday meal was being served. Based on the initial findings, the salary increment of the Anganwadi supervisor has been withheld, and show-cause notices have been issued to the assistant and the Anganwadi worker, he said. The incident has drawn attention coming barely a month after a separate video from Sheopur district sparked national outrage. In that case, children at a government primary school in Hullpur village of Vijaypur block were seen being served midday meals on scrap paper. The November incident reportedly led to the suspension of the school principal and termination of the contract of the self-help group responsible for preparing the meals. The Sheopur episode had also prompted sharp political reactions, with Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi questioning the BJP-led central and state governments over the issue. Residents of Kothi village said the Anganwadi centre has been operating from the private building since January 15. No supervisor or worker ever comes here. Since 2024, children have been coming only to study and have midday meals. Around 60 to 65 children are beneficiaries of this centre, a villager said.
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GOAT India Tour 2025: Messi in Mumbai
On his third stop during his four-city GOAT India tour, Messi spent exactly one hour at the Wankhede, engaging with young football players, cricket icon Tendulkar, Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri as well as celebrities from the entertainment world. Argentine footballer Lionel Messi during the GOAT India Tour 2025, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Argentine 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 .
Messi event fiasco will affect Bengal for 50 years: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey
The opening leg of Messi's four-city 'GOAT India Tour 2025' in Kolkata descended into chaos on Saturday morning due to poor crowd management and security lapses, with the Argentine superstar surrounded and pushed by selfie-seeking politicians and VIPs.
Former India captain Sunil Chhetri met Lionel Messi at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Chhetri arrived to greet Messi during the GOAT India Tour, wearing a special No. 10 Messi jersey. Fans erupted in joy on seeing both football legends together in the same frame.
Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar as Mumbai hosts smooth second day of India tour
Football icon Lionel Messi's second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, as the World Cup winner kicked balls into the crowd and met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Messi greeted excited fans decked out in Argentina football jerseys at a packed Wankhede stadium in India's financial hub Mumbai, as supporters chanted his name. The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar took centre stage in the presence of India's sporting royalty including Tendulkar and football star Sunil Chhetri. Messi along with his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul are part of a so-called GOAT Tour of a cricket-crazy nation. Cricket great Tendulkar presented Messi with his iconic number 10 jersey from India's 2011 World Cup triumph at the same venue. I have spent some incredible moments here, said batting star Tendulkar. Mumbai is a city of dreams and number of dreams have seen the finish line here on this very venue and without your support we could never have seen those golden moments in 2011. And today having all three greats of game here is indeed a golden moment for Mumbai, Mumbaikars and India. Although a cricket powerhouse, the nation of 1.4 billion struggles on the football pitch and are 142nd on the FIFA rankings. Thank you for being here and encouraging youngsters, said Tendulkar. I hope football here in India also reaches the heights that we all aspire. The Mumbai event went smoothly compared to Saturday's in the eastern city of Kolkata where heavy security left fans struggling to catch a glimpse of Messi. Frustrated fans,many having paid more than $100 for tickets, broke down barricades and stormed the pitch after the superstar abruptly left the arena. Spectators also ripped out stadium seats and hurled water bottles onto the track. One person has been arrested for the incident. Before the chaos erupted, Messi unveiled a 21-metre (70-foot) statue which shows him holding aloft the World Cup in 2022. The footballer was in Hyderabad city later on Saturday where he addressed the crowd briefly in Spanish. Messi wraps up his India tour on Monday, with a possible meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The footballer won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award this week after propelling Inter Miami to the MLS title and leading the league in goals. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward will spearhead Argentina's defence of the World Cup in June-July in North America.
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Football legend Lionel Messi visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as part of his 'GOAT India Tour' 2025. He met Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The event featured a friendly football match and interactions with young footballers. Messi gifted a signed jersey to Chhetri and received a memento from the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
