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Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular party venue in Arpora village in North Goa, turned into a death trap on December 7 as a massive fire tore through the premises, killing 25 people, most of them staff and a few tourists

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has questioned Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scientific basis for claims on air pollution, particularly her assertion that AQI is a type of temperature. Gupta defended water spraying at pollution hotspots as a solution, a practice she stated was also employed by previous governments.

Adoor Prakash says he is ‘personally happy’ as a close acquaintance of actor Dileep

Veteran actor Prem Chopra, known for his villainous roles, has successfully recovered after undergoing a TAVI procedure for severe Aortic Stenosis. His son-in-law, Sharman Joshi, shared the encouraging update, thanking the doctors for their expertise. Prem Chopra is now back home and feeling much better, much to the relief of his fans.

Congress MP Manish Tewari initiates the discussion on election reforms in Lok Sabha; Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins the discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha

Central agencies and Canadian police are actively searching for Sharry and Diljot Rehal, two alleged shooters linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The duo is accused of carrying out multiple firing incidents at comedian Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey and Mumbai. Investigations reveal a mastermind, Seepu, orchestrated these attacks, with an arrested associate providing logistical support.

IT executive Sudhir, who bid over Rs 1.1 crore for VIP number HR88B-8888, now claims the number is not worth the price and he will not bid again. He cited astrological advice for his interest in the number, but intense bidding pushed him to the final amount. Sudhir welcomes any probe into the matter.

Team India gears up for the T20 World Cup with a five-match series against South Africa, marking the return of key players Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav's team aims to fine-tune their champion squad, while South Africa welcome back Anrich Nortje. The Barabati Stadium pitch is expected to favour batters, promising a run-fest.

Colorectal cancer often begins as silent, benign polyps within the colon. These growths, initially small and undetectable, can enlarge over time, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and bleeding. Early detection through colonoscopies allows for the removal of these polyps, preventing them from developing into cancer and offering a highly successful, minimally invasive treatment.

The electronics-manufacturing arm of the 156-year-old salt-to-software Tata group is investing about $14 billion

During the 2027 census, about 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed to complete the task of taking the population count across the country within a fixed time frame

The airline cancelled 14 arrivals and 44 departures, marking the first occasion since December 4 that the daily tally of cancellations has fallen below 100

Smriti Mandhana's past interview on dealing with setbacks has resurfaced following the announcement that her wedding to Palash Muchhal has been called off. In the clip, she shared her strategy of focusing on short-term goals and routine to overcome difficult phases.

In the wake of a disturbing crime, tensions erupted in the Malkangiri district of Odisha as an Adivasi community took drastic action against a village of settlers from Bangladesh, prompted by the discovery of a woman's beheaded body. Fueled by suspicions of a land dispute, the enraged mob set around 150 homes ablaze.

What will be the use cases of the Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA)?

The regulator has asked the airline to assess the potential impact on its routes and flight schedules before a final decision is taken, a senior government official told The Hindu

US President Donald Trump has signaled potential new tariffs on Indian rice imports, questioning why New Delhi faces no additional duties. This comes as he announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers struggling with falling prices and import competition. The move adds a fresh trade friction point ahead of upcoming bilateral talks.

Voters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam will cast their ballots today

The U.S. accounts for about 3% of Indian rice exports, but Indian rice comprises about 26% of U.S. rice imports

The panchayat was one of the prominent residential neighbourhoods developed in the 1970s, with more than 70 different layouts; it now has many vacant plots, as the flood risk has prevented owners from building homes