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Odisha teenager succumbs to burns after setting herself afire over two-year stalking harassment
The teenager, a student from Rajgangpur, died at the Rourkela hospital where she was admitted on Saturday. Medical authorities cited multiple organ failure triggered by the catastrophic burn injuries.
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Delhi family's Goa vacation ends in ashes; woman loses husband, 3 sisters in club fire
Goa nightclub tragedy: Bhavana Joshi, her husband Vinod Kumar and her three sisters — Anita, Saroj and Kamala — had arrived in the coastal state on December 4 for what was to be their first carefree holiday together.
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Delhi Police to intensify patrols for Christmas, New Year celebrations after Goa nightclub fire
In a statement, police said patrolling would be increased in prominent party hubs, with clubs, bars and restaurants directed to immediately review their adherence to fire safety norms.
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WATCH: New video shows electronic firecracker triggered deadly blaze at Goa nightclub
Goa nightclub fire: The footage, which came to light on Monday, shows an electronic firecracker being set off during a belly dance and live music performance. Moments later, sparks from the device shoot upward and touch the bamboo-lined ceiling.
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IndiGo turmoil enters 7th day: Bengaluru sees 127 flights axed, nationwide disruption continues
According to airport authorities, the airline cancelled 127 flights at Bengaluru Airport alone on Monday — 62 departures and 65 arrivals.
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Mumbai's Byculla Zoo greenlights Rs 490 cr exotic zone, plans India's first 'cheetah restaurant'
With a budget pegged at Rs 490 crore, the ambitious project promises to introduce 19 exotic species, including the country’s first public exhibit of white lions and an innovative African-themed restaurant overlooking animal habitats.
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Mumbai AQI today: Air quality turns unhealthy at 255, Wadala at hazardous 455
Mumbai AQI: Despite forecasts of fine weather from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared into the ‘unhealthy’ zone, with several hotspots reaching hazardous levels.
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‘I was crying and shaking’: Kazakh dancer recalls narrow escape from Goa nightclub fire
Goa nighclub tragedy: The dancer praised the club staff and management for their quick response. “People started running towards the exit. Hotel staff helped. People helped each other,” she said.
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Six dead as car falls into 600-foot gorge in ghat area of Maharashtra's Nashik
The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying devotees fell from Saptashrungi Gad in Nashik district. Local authorities said rescue teams were deployed immediately.
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'Desperate for a son': Bengal woman held for throwing newborn daughter from terrace minutes after birth
The case came to light on the morning of December 5 when Vinay Rawat, a resident of Nehru Nagar’s Rakesh Marg in Ghaziabad, discovered the body of an infant on his roof and alerted authorities.
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Watch: Pigeon enters Bengaluru-Vadodara IndiGo flight amid chaos, ‘decided to fly at 900kmph today’
A digital creator on board recorded the scene and later shared it on Instagram, calling it “A surprise guest in the flight. A moment of joy and humour. Enjoyed."
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Goa nightclub fire: All victims identified; 5 tourists, 20 staff members on the list
Among the five tourists who lost their lives, four were from Delhi and one was from Karnataka. The Delhi victims included three members of the same family, Saroj Joshi, Vinod Kumar, Anita Joshi and Kamla Joshi, while the fifth tourist, Ishaq, was from Karnataka.
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Goa fire: No clearances, only 1 exit, no safety - How negligence turned a nightclub into a death trap
Goa nightclub tragedy: An FIR has been registered at the Anjuna police station based on a complaint filed by Sub-Inspector Navneet Goltekar. The complaint names Saurabh Luthra, chairman of Romeo Lane, his brother Gaurav Luthra and other unnamed partners, along with the manager, event organisers and other members of the management team.
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‘Recipe for disaster’: Fire officials expose lethal safety gaps in Delhi's bars after Goa nightclub tragedy
Senior Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials stated that while a comprehensive regulatory framework exists — drawing from the Delhi Fire Services Act, 2007 and the National Building Code — actual adherence is perilously spotty.
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‘I give up’: MCA student ends life at Greater Noida hostel, suicide note found
Police said Krishnakant was a second-year MCA student and shared the hostel room with another student. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is underway.
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WATCH: Viral video shows UP cops dumping body in another area to avoid work; suspended
The footage showed a group of policemen, in the dead of night, discreetly leaving the body outside a shop. The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking outrage, with many users accusing the local police of showing “apathy towards common people.”
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Gated societies emerge as new parking spots for stolen vehicles in NCR
Recent records indicated that vehicles stolen from Delhi, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, and even Lucknow were often discovered parked for weeks — sometimes months — in the basements of residential towers.
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Over 10 fishing boats gutted in fire on Ashtamudi Lake in Kerala
The blaze erupted around 2:30 am near the Kureepuzha church, close to the Ayyankovil temple in Kollam. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear.
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Delhi couple die in mangled car on Mumbai Expressway as four young children wait at home
The couple succumbed to their injuries and blood loss while still confined in the mangled vehicle. They leave behind four young children - two sons and two daughters.
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Watch: Chairs fly as shortage of rasgullas turns Bihar wedding into war zone
CCTV footage from the hotel showed several people pushing each other, throwing punches, and using nearby objects such as chairs and plates as weapons.
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Hyderabad House: Inside Delhi’s Rs 170 cr Nizam palace where PM Modi hosts Putin
Over the years, Hyderabad House has witnessed major diplomatic moments, making it a symbol of India’s political and international engagement.
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Bengaluru man dies after jumping onto metro track, disrupting morning rush hour
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at station entrances for over an hour. With services halted, many were forced to seek alternative transport.
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's key stretch 94% done, set for June 2026 opening: Govt
Gadkari detailed that the 59-kilometre DND-Faridabad-Sohna link is being built in three packages. While the latter two have already been completed and opened, the first 9-kilometre stretch from the DND junction to Jaitpur is now 94.23% complete.
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Noida Sports City gets new life after SC green signal, bringing hope to 40k homebuyers
Under the original plan, 70 per cent of the land was meant for sports facilities, 28 percent for group housing and 2 percent for commercial and institutional use.
