December 8, 2025

Goa nightclub fire kills 25; safety lapses and permission issues under probe

A fire in a Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives on December 6. Survivors report no fire safety. Local leaders and groups blame government and club management for violations and negligence.

December 8, 2025

DGCA Grants IndiGo CEO 24-Hour Extension to Reply on Operational Disruptions

DGCA has given IndiGo's CEO a one-day extension to respond to a show-cause notice about recent massive flight disruptions. The deadline now is 6 p.m. on December 8, with no further extensions.

December 8, 2025

Thiruvananthapuram Local Elections Campaign Ends With Loud Kottikalasam Amid Minor Clashes

Campaigning for Thiruvananthapuram local body elections ended with festive Kottikalasam celebrations on Sunday, though minor fights broke out. The district polls are set for December 9.

December 7, 2025

Pachakkanam in Periyar Tiger Reserve Sees Voter Count Drop to 29

Pachakkanam polling station inside Periyar Tiger Reserve has only 29 voters, down from 39 in 2016. Polling will be smooth, assures local officials.

December 7, 2025

Indira Mahila Shakti Stall Shines at Telangana Rising Global Summit 2047

The Telangana Rising Global Summit 2047 hosts 40 innovation stalls, with the Indira Mahila Shakti stall leading as a symbol of women’s empowerment and progress under state initiatives.

December 7, 2025

CM Stalin to Open Mega Agricultural Expo and Major Projects in Tiruvannamalai on Dec 26

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch a three-day big farm exhibition in Tiruvannamalai, targeting 1 lakh farmers. He will also inaugurate several new government projects to boost agriculture and infrastructure.

December 7, 2025

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25; Safety Violations and Fire Show Blamed

A fire show gone wrong at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa killed 25 people and injured six. The club had no emergency exits and operated without permits. Authorities have arrested four, while investigations and a state probe are underway.

December 7, 2025

Two Indian Nationals Die in Fierce Albany House Fire, Probe Underway

Two Indian nationals, including a student from Telangana, died of severe burns after a house fire in Albany, US. The Indian Consulate is aiding families while authorities investigate.

December 7, 2025

India's NATGRID Handles 45,000 Monthly Requests as Police Access Widens

NATGRID now receives 45,000 monthly requests, helping police and security agencies across India access real-time data faster. Officers from SP rank and above can use this platform to access vital information from driving licenses to social media data. Launched after 26/11 attacks, NATGRID aims to strengthen investigations with secure, centralised data access.

December 7, 2025

ICAR Urges All Agriculture Universities to Launch Natural Farming Courses and Research

ICAR Director General M.L. Jat has called on all Indian agriculture universities to start undergraduate and postgraduate courses in natural farming. The move aims to boost sustainable and chemical-free farming education across the country.