PANAJI: In a major tragedy ahead of the peak tourist season, 25 people were killed, including five tourists, after an inferno tore through a popular nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, at Arpora, late on Saturday night. Four of the deceased were from the same family in Delhi, and three of them were women, while one...
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IndiGo crisis: On government push, airline refunds Rs 610 crore, delivers 3,000 bags
Operations could return to normal by Dec 10. IndiGo is expected to operate 1,650 flights on Sunday, well below the pre-crisis level of 2,200 NEW DELHI: IndiGo operations could return to normal by Wednesday (December 10) and the airline is expected to operate 1,650 flights on Sunday, but well below the pre-crisis level of 2,200...
‘Vande Mataram’ discussion in Parliament today, sparks set to fly
File photo NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will initiate a discussion on Monday in Lok Sabha on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, in what will be an extension of the increasingly fiery ideological battle between BJP and its opponents over the journey of India’s national song, a rallying cry during the Congress-led freedom struggle,...
Tom Hicks, former owner of Stars, Rangers and Liverpool FC, dies at 79
Who was Tom Hicks? Former owner of the Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and Liverpool FC dies at 79 (Image Via Getty) Tom Hicks was a Texas businessman who played a major role in American and international sports. He died at the age of 79 on Saturday, December 7, in Dallas, Texas. A spokesperson confirmed that...
Chinese national quizzed for visiting Kashmir without permission
File photo (Picture credit: AP) SRINAGAR: A 29-year-old Chinese national was questioned by police and intelligence officials in central Kashmir’s Budgam district Sunday for travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission and violating visa norms, a police official said.The man, who was found staying at a homestay in the area, told interrogators that he had...
New rules to make drunk-driving checks more reliable from April
Representative image NEW DELHI: Beginning April, breath analysers, used to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of drivers or employees, will be required to comply with the newly notified norms issued by the consumer affairs department. The updated standards aim at enhancing accuracy, consistency and credibility of the devices, which play a critical role in law...
Bigg Boss 19 winner: Gaurav Khanna lifts trophy; takes home Rs 50 lakh cash prize
From quiet strength to powerful self-expression, Gaurav Khanna’s journey in the Bigg Boss 19 house unfolded like a masterclass in dignity, patience and purpose. After months of staying in the house, Gaurav lifted the trophy along with Rs 50 lakh cash prize and a car. He Week after week, while chaos ruled the house and...
Salman Khan cries inconsolably, remembering Dharmendra
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24 in Mumbai after he was hospitalised for a few days. The actor passed away at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday. The actor’s 90th birth anniversary is on December 8, which is Monday.Salman Khan was extremely close to Dharmendra and had immense love...
Anamaria Goltes shares intimate details of her early relationship with Doncic
Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes (Image via Getty) Luka Doncic loves turning heads wherever he goes. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star has established himself as one of the best athletes in the NBA currently. Despite always diverting the spotlight, Doncic prefers to keep his personal life away from the limelight. He recently welcomed his second...
Israel–Gaza truce: Netanyahu hints at entering second phase ‘shortly
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speak to the media during a joint press conference in Jerusalem (AP photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday signalled that Israel is preparing to move “soon” into the second phase of the US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire plan while adding that he’s set to meet...
