Times of India

Goa authorities are re-evaluating safety at Vagator's Romeo Lane after a tourist's account of a suffocating layout, rude staff, and violent assault by security resurfaced. The incident involved a barricade and physical attacks, leading to injuries. This comes as co-owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, linked to the club, fled India following a deadly fire at their establishment.

Brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra built a nightlife empire from a small Delhi café, expanding rapidly across India and even Dubai. However, rapid growth led to operational cracks and investor complaints. Tragedy struck when a fire at their Goa outlet claimed 25 lives, leading to the brothers' detention in Thailand amidst investigations into a complex corporate structure.

Traced To Hotel Based On Travel, Passport Details

IndiGo will issue Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to flyers severely impacted by disruptions on December 3-5, in addition to government-mandated compensation. This unprecedented payout follows thousands of flight cancellations, stranding passengers for hours. While the airline views these three days as the peak disruption period, affected passengers from December 6-7 are excluded from this specific voucher offer.

The Election Commission has adjusted the special intensive revision schedule for poll rolls in several states and a Union Territory. New deadlines for submitting enumeration forms and publishing draft electoral rolls have been set, with final rolls expected in February 2026. This revision aims to ensure all eligible voters are included.

Mexico's Senate approved a bill imposing 5-50% tariffs on over 1,400 Asian products, including India's, starting next year. This move, targeting China's massive output, could significantly impact India's automotive and auto parts exports, valued at $1.1 billion. The tariffs aim to boost Mexican revenue and potentially ease US trade pressure.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted extensive searches across 40 locations in Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh targeting a radicalized IS module. Investigations revealed alleged use of crime proceeds for weapons, explosives, recruitment, and training of terror suspects. This money laundering probe stems from an NIA chargesheet, with intelligence suggesting illicit wood trade funding extremist activities.

Textiles, apparel, and hospitality are poised for significant job growth by 2030, fueled by increased investment, a new report reveals. While manufacturing and services will also contribute, the focus is on boosting stable, salaried positions. The think tank urges a strategic approach, emphasizing skill development and addressing the informal sector's dominance to enhance labor absorption and drive economic expansion.

India prioritizes its own assessments for environmental policy over external global rankings on pollution and climate resilience. The Environment Ministry stated it doesn't recognize foreign reports like the Global Climate Risk Index or IQAir's air quality rankings as a basis for domestic policy. Instead, the nation relies on its own initiatives like 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan' for evaluating progress.

Lok Sabha proceedings saw a brief disruption when BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged a Trinamool Congress member was repeatedly using an e-cigarette in the House. Speaker Om Birla, confirming no such permission was granted, assured action if the information is substantiated. The incident prompted calls for decorum and adherence to rules from the treasury benches.

The Supreme Court emphasised that electoral roll revisions must be thorough, not mere copies. The Election Commission's voter enumeration process will involve inquiries to confirm citizenship, rather than waiting for complaints. The Court noted migration as a valid reason for nationwide roll updates, even without specific statistics, and dismissed claims of arbitrariness in the selection of states for the exercise.

Ayesha Curry has spoken out about women "lurking" around her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, admitting she dislikes the attention. She also faced backlash for comments on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, where she revealed she initially didn't want marriage or children, sparking fan outrage.

The Supreme Court has denied former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea to suspend his 20-year jail sentence in a 1996 drug planting case. Bhatt, convicted by a Gujarat court, sought bail but the bench declined his request. The case involves allegations of framing a lawyer in Palanpur, with Bhatt accused of planting drugs to settle a property dispute.

The government has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of marginalization in Central Information Commission appointments. Sources state that five out of eight recommended candidates are from disadvantaged sections, including SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities. The government highlighted past UPA inaction on SC/ST appointments, contrasting it with NDA's appointments, including the first SC CIC.

Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, has voiced concerns about women's safety in Bihar, advocating for parental homes to be secure havens. Her appeal follows a public fallout with her family, where she alleged accusations of ulterior motives behind her kidney donation to her father. Acharya believes societal and political shifts are crucial to protect women from exploitation.

Reasi Police have bolstered village-level defence by forming 97 new Village Defence Guard (VDG) groups. This initiative includes replacing 726 aged personnel and recruiting 1,902 new members to enhance security preparedness across the district's remote and sensitive areas.