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News Today Live Updates, 8 December | ‘Why Parth Pawar being let off?’: Opp to raise Mundhwa land deal issue   

December 8, 2025 09:32 IST

Latest News Live Updates | Atul Londhe, chief spokesperson of the Maharashtra Congress, told The Indian Express on Sunday, "The government will have to answer the way it has gone all out to protect Parth Pawar, who is Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son."  

Behind surrender of most-wanted Maoist commander in Madhya Pradesh, backchannel talks, a trusted forest guard

Inside story of most-wanted Maoist commander’s surrender in Madhya Pradesh: Backchannel talks, a trusted forest guard

December 8, 2025 07:33 IST

The surrender of 10 Maoists from the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division, including commander Surendar alias Kabir, represents a major victory for Madhya Pradesh’s security forces, officials said

‘I kept looking back… hoping they would come’: 5 from Delhi family were at Goa nightclub when tragedy struck, only 1 made it out

Anatomy of a blaze: ‘Combustible interiors, flammable furniture’ contributed to Goa nightclub fire’s rapid spread

December 8, 2025 07:30 IST

Absence of fundamental fire safety infrastructure and unauthorised hazardous external activities significantly contributed to the severity of the incident, Fire Dept said

Bijapur villager helps CRPF find explosives from Maoist area, later ‘dies by suicide’ out of fear rebels may target family

Bijapur villager helps CRPF find explosives from Maoist area, later ‘dies by suicide’ out of fear rebels may target family

December 8, 2025 07:20 IST

The 48-year-old tribal man was found dead near Vatevagu CRPF camp, around 50 km from Bijapur headquarters

Stayed demolition notice, illegal construction allegations — Goa nightclub faced red flags since 2023

‘I kept looking back… hoping they would come’: 5 from Delhi family were at Goa nightclub when tragedy struck, only 1 made it out

December 8, 2025 07:15 IST

Bhavna Joshi lost her husband and 3 sisters in the fire. Within 15 minutes of reaching the club, she said she noticed sparks near the stage.

‘Trying to send our boys home’: Jharkhand family loses 2 brothers in Goa nightclub fire

This Jharkhand family lost 2 brothers to Goa nightclub fire

December 8, 2025 07:15 IST

3 people from Jharkhand, including the brothers, died in the blaze. All 3 were members of staff at the establishment

Andhra man ‘fell in love with woman in Pakistan jail’, held in Bikaner while trying to cross border

Andhra man ‘fell in love with woman in Pakistan jail’, held in Bikaner while trying to cross border

December 8, 2025 07:13 IST

Police said he had earlier crossed into Pakistan in 2017, after which he was arrested by the Pakistan Army and remained in their custody until 2021

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Goa nightclub where fire killed 25 came under scrutiny more than once, but evaded action

December 8, 2025 07:00 IST

A fire late on Saturday night at Birch by Romeo Lane, located in Arpora village, left 25 people dead

RSS-backed yatra to save trees concludes

RSS-backed yatra to save trees near Gangotri stretch concludes

December 8, 2025 04:45 IST

A group of around 100 participants performed symbolic worship of Deodar trees, along one of the last pristine stretches of upper Ganga, tying Raksha Sutras or sacred threads.

Senior US official begins 5-day visit amid strain in ties

Senior US official begins 5-day visit amid strain in ties

December 8, 2025 07:14 IST

Under Secretary Hooker’s visit marks another step forward in advancing President Trump’s priorities for a strong US-India partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

25 dead in Goa club fire; FIR flags lack of licences, exits

25 dead in Goa club fire; FIR flags lack of licences, exits

December 8, 2025 04:20 IST

The fire put the spotlight on an establishment that appeared to have turned a blind eye to the many corners that had been cut — from the club lacking requisite licences to red flags that had been ignored to a woeful absence of fire safety measures.

Suspecting his account manager, Vikram Bhatt asked production manager to keep an eye on him. (File Photo)

Director Vikram Bhatt arrested in ‘fraud’ case filed by Udaipur-based fertility doctor

December 8, 2025 05:44 IST

Rajasthan Police arrested Bhatt in Mumbai. The doctor claimed that he had agreements with Bhatt for 4 films, including a biopic of the doctor’s wife, which were allegedly not honoured

Sources said the tunnel will also likely reduce dependence on air maintenance and resolve logistical challenges in the difficult terrains.

Defence Minister inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border infra projects

December 7, 2025 21:24 IST

Invoking Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh says the massive operation was possible due to India’s strong connectivity with border areas

IndiGo crisis: Thousands of passengers have been stranded at major airports due to flight cancellations, triggering widespread chaos.

Parliament panel likely to summon top IndiGo officials

December 8, 2025 08:04 IST

Sources said the committee has not yet fixed a date but the issue is “firmly on its mind” and may be taken up in its next sitting.

At least 25 persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in the incident, according to officials. (PTI Photo)

Migrant workers majority of dead in Goa club fire, families left with a question: Why did no one save them?

December 8, 2025 05:39 IST

The men – from Jharkhand to Uttarakhand, Nepal to Assam – primarily worked in the kitchen as cooks, chefs and support staff

Vande Bharat Express train (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Railways upgrades infrastructure at Kamakhya station for upcoming Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains

December 7, 2025 18:57 IST

Kamakhya station upgrade, Railway projects in North East: Indian Railways (IR) has upgraded the infrastructure at Assam’s Kamakhya Junction for the upkeep of upcoming Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express train services.

The exercise will likely continue after hearings scheduled for later this month. The department has earmarked 200 hectares where 700 families live on forest land. (Express Photo)

52 houses demolished in Nainital ‘anti-encroachment’ drive, residents claim they settled in area decades ago

December 8, 2025 03:55 IST

A large police force was deployed during the exercise that started at 5 am on Sunday

Charred remains at the nightclub where a fire broke out due to a cylinder blast, in North Goa district. At least 25 persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in the incident, according to officials. (PTI Photo)

Killer Goa blaze a man-made tragedy, FIR spells it out: No fire safety equipment, no emergency exit, no licences

December 8, 2025 05:39 IST

Restaurant did not have emergency exit door on ground floor or deck floor to evacuate; restaurant was operating without obtaining permissions and licenses: FIR

The Mumbai suburban network is managed by two railway zones - Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR).

Mumbai suburban railway: ICF to develop 2 non-AC local trains equipped with automatic door closure system

December 7, 2025 16:56 IST

Mumbai suburban railway network, ICF non-AC local trains 2025: Currently, 17 rakes of AC EMUs with Automatic Door Closure System are operating on Mumbai Suburban Network.

In the FY 2025–26, the national transporter allocated a budgetary outlay of Rs 3,042 crore for Kerala.

Railway projects in Kerala: DPR work begins for over 750 km new rail lines – check routes

December 7, 2025 14:24 IST

Railway Projects in Kerala: The initiative aims to improve train operations and increase service frequency while strengthening the state’s rail infrastructure and supporting regional economic growth.

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Just before fire engulfed Goa nightclub, fireworks set off during belly dance performance: eyewitnesses

December 8, 2025 05:39 IST

The police said 25 people were killed, including four tourists and 14 staff members of the club, in the midnight blaze at Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora.

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Cheetah missing from Kuno hit by vehicle, found dead on highway

December 7, 2025 13:13 IST

This is the second death of a cheetah from Kuno this week --- a cub was found dead on Friday, a day after it was released into the wild with its mother and sibling

Passengers look for their missing luggage at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal- 1 (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Live Updates: DGCA gives IndiGo officials 24-hour extension to reply on flight disruptions

December 8, 2025 09:48 IST

Indigo Flight Cancellation Status Live Updates: Regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, accountable Manager, and COO Isidre Porqueras an extension of 24 hours to submit their responses on show-cause notice that was issued on Saturday

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4 tourists among 25 killed in fire at Goa nightclub: What we know so far

December 8, 2025 05:39 IST

Goa nightclub fire, Goa club fire death toll: Preliminary investigations reveal that most of the victims died of suffocation after the fire broke out in the club’s basement, which lacked proper ventilation.

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Goa nightclub fire started on first floor, most victims were trapped in basement with nowhere to go

December 7, 2025 11:18 IST

Goa nightclub fire, Goa club fire victims: Though police initially received information regarding “a cylinder blast”, injuries do not suggest the fire was caused by one, investigators told The Indian Express based on preliminary findings.

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