Goa inferno: ‘Island’ club with narrow path leading to it made firefighting a challenge | India News

Goa fire tragedy (Picture credit: PTI) PANAJI: Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at northern Goa’s Arpora located approximately 16km from Panaji, was constructed on a salt pan with inadequate safety measures, highlighting significant infrastructure concerns following a Saturday night fire incident that claimed 25 lives.The establishment, marketed as Goa’s first island club, faces scrutiny over…

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Union power minister flags misinformation on smart meters, calls for consumer education | India News

Union power minister Manohar Lal NEW DELHI: Flagging the widespread misconceptions about smart electricity meters among consumers, Union power minister Manohar Lal on Sunday urged power distribution companies to run a coordinated campaign to counter misinformation.“Farmers plan to hold a nationwide demonstration on Monday, demanding that the clause related to smart meters in the draft…

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Indigo cancellations: Airline to conduct ‘root cause analysyis’; official says disruptions stemmed from multiple factors | India News

NEW DELHI: IndiGo will carry out a “root cause analysis” to determine what triggered the large-scale flight disruptions over the past week, a senior airline official said Sunday. India’s largest carrier has been cancelling hundreds of flights amid operational breakdowns linked to new pilot duty norms and planning gaps. IndiGo Fiasco: Civil Aviation Minister Slams…

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Who is Saurabh Luthra? Award-winning restaurateur; main accused in Goa nightclub fire | India News

(Image credits: LinkedIn @Saurabh Luthra) Police initially suspected a cylinder blast, but a tourist who survived claimed fireworks went off during a dance performance and were the likely cause. The deceased included four tourists and 14 staff members, while the identities of seven others were still being confirmed.Follow live updates of Goa nightclub tragedyChief minister…

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‘Rs 500-crore suitcase for CM chair’: Sidhu’s wife claims pay-to-play in Punjab Congress; hints ex cricketer may switch parties | India News

NEW DELHI: Navjot Singh Sidhu‘s wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, triggered a controversy after claiming that someone who wishes to become Congress‘ chief ministerial face in Punjab has to offer a suitcase of Rs 500 crore in the party.While talking to reporters on Saturday, Navjot said that she and her husband do not have such a…

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‘Could have done much more’: Rajnath Singh praises armed forces’ role in Operation Sindoor; highlights ‘incredible coordination’ | India News

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the gathering during an event regarding infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that while the armed forces exercised measured restraint during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, they possessed the capability to deliver a far stronger response if…

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