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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. Source link

IndiGo has apologized for massive flight disruptions, citing new flight duty rules, winter schedule changes, technical glitches, weather, and system congestion. The airline requested more time from the DGCA for a full analysis, while the aviation minister vowed strict action against IndiGo for its internal crisis. Source link

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 jolts Japand: Tsunami alert issued Source link

Punjab: Congress suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu after her 'Rs 500 crore suitcase' charge Source link

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of lacking historical facts in his Vande Mataram debate. She highlighted Rabindranath Tagore’s first rendition at a Congress convention and the song’s role in the freedom struggle, contrasting it with the PM’s narrative of Congress compromises. Source link

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has urged Chinese authorities to ensure fair treatment for Indian travelers transiting through their airports. This statement follows reports of alleged harassment of an Arunachal Pradesh woman, prompting an advisory for Indian nationals to exercise caution when traveling to or through China. Source link

Russian Grandmaster Volodar Murzin, the 2024 FIDE Rapid champion, is set to compete in the Global Chess League in Mumbai. He expressed his fondness for Indian cuisine, particularly mangoes, paneer, and sugarcane juice. Murzin also shared his confidence boost after winning the World Rapid title and his ambition to improve his classical chess game. Source […]

Trinamool MP Sugata Roy objected to PM Modi referring to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee as “Bankim Da” in Lok Sabha, suggesting “Bankim Babu” instead. The Prime Minister accepted the correction, highlighting the song’s significance in India’s struggle against colonial rule and its role in the Swadeshi movement. Source link

Myanmar: Drug production booming amid civil war Source link

Starlink has unveiled its satellite internet plans for India, charging Rs 8,600 monthly with a Rs 34,000 hardware kit. Promising unlimited data and high uptime, the service targets remote areas. With regulatory approval secured, Starlink aims to compete with existing providers, offering a 30-day trial for its plug-and-play solution. Source link