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Prime Minister Modi expressed profound sorrow over the Arpora nightclub fire, announcing Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families and Rs 50,000 for the injured from PMNRF. The devastating blaze, reportedly caused by a cylinder blast, claimed at least 25 lives and injured around 50. Goa’s Chief Minister has ordered a thorough investigation into the […]

A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa claimed at least twenty-five lives, primarily staff members trapped in the basement. The incident, one of the worst fire disasters in the state, has prompted an inquiry and calls for safety audits of tourist establishments. Officials confirmed the venue was operating without proper permissions. Source link

A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, claimed at least 23 lives late Saturday night, primarily club employees. Officials suspect a cylinder blast triggered the blaze, with most victims succumbing to suffocation. The Chief Minister indicated potential non-compliance with fire safety norms, promising action against management and officials. Source link

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

Sunali returns to Birbhum from Bangladesh jail; Sweety’s family left waiting, hopeful Source link

A 56-year-old driver, jailed for eight years, has been acquitted of sexual assault charges. The Pocso court found the prosecution failed to prove the victim’s age and intellectual capacity, citing major inconsistencies. Defense argued false implication due to a prior dispute. The judge highlighted scanty evidence, granting the accused the benefit of doubt. Source link

In a recent statement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India is a personal decision shaped by last year’s developments. He underscored India’s unwavering support for Bangladesh, reiterating the importance of democratic values. Jaishankar also defended India’s sovereignty in foreign relations, stressing that no nation has the authority to dictate […]

The government has imposed a Rs 18,000 domestic airfare cap and ordered IndiGo to restore full operations within two days, citing exorbitant fares and mass cancellations. Aviation authorities invoked powers to ensure fair pricing and mandated refunds, aiming to protect passengers from opportunistic charges amidst a significant operational disruption. Source link

23 killed in Goa's Arpora nightclub fire: CM Sawant confirms tragedy; vows strict action Source link

Jesuit priest Fr Richard D’Souza, a galactic archaeologist at the Vatican Observatory, studies galactic cannibalism. His 2018 research in Nature Astronomy revealed the Andromeda galaxy’s major merger occurred two billion years ago. D’Souza, who balances cosmic research with faith, now directs the historic observatory, reminding the Church of science and faith’s synergy. Source link