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Luthras booked Thailand tickets while their Goa nightclub burned; denied interim relief

By Odisha News Online Dec 11, 2025 213

NEW DELHI, DEC 11 : Goa Police have uncovered that nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra booked their escape to Thailand barely 90 minutes after the massive blaze erupted at their Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Anjuna, even as fire crews and police were still battling the inferno. Investigators found that the brothers logged […]Continue Reading

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Diwali inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list

By Odisha News Online Dec 10, 2025 155

NEW DELHI, DEC 10 : Deepavali was inscribed on the prestigious UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list of humanity on Wednesday during the 22nd session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) being held in Delhi. “New inscription on the #IntangibleHeritageList: Deepavali, #India Congratulations!,” the Continue Reading

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Goa nightclub fire: ‘I am only a partner,’ says co-owner Ajay Gupta

By Odisha News Online Dec 10, 2025 174

Goa, Dec 10 : Ajaya Gupta, one of the co-owner  Birch by Romeo Lane, was brought to Delhi Police’s Crime Branch on Wednesday in connection with the devastating fire at the North Goa nightclub that claimed 25 lives. Speaking briefly to reporters while entering the office, his face largely concealed by a mask, Gupta insisted […]Continue Reading

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Ruthless India thrash South Africa by 101 runs in 1st T20I at Cuttack

By Odisha News Online Dec 9, 2025 233

Odisha/Cuttack, Dec 9 : India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs as the visitors collapsed for a meagre 74 in the opening T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday. India had earlier posted 175/6 thanks to a rescue act by Hardik Pandya. All six bowlers used by India were among the wickets, with […]Continue Reading

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Satya Nadella commits $17.5 billion to India’s AI first future after meeting PM

By Odisha News Online Dec 9, 2025 239

NEW DELHI, DEC 9 : In a massive boost to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he was committing USD 17.5 billion to build infrastructure and skills needed for enhancing the technology in the country. This is Microsoft’s largest-ever investment in Asia. He made the announcement in a post on […]Continue Reading

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Nearly 500 IndiGo flights cancelled today; Centre cuts airline’s winter slots

By Odisha News Online Dec 9, 2025 242

NEW DELHI, DEC 9 : Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said the Centre will cut IndiGo’s winter flight schedule and reallocate those slots to other airlines in the wake of the country’s largest carrier’s massive operational meltdown. With the disruptions still continuing, nearly 500 IndiGo flights were cancelled today, with Delhi (152) and […]Continue Reading

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PM Modi slams Congress for overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes on Vande Matram, cites appeasement politics

By Odisha News Online Dec 8, 2025 213

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of breaking into pieces national song Vande Mataram under the guise of social harmony, and said it was still following the politics of appeasement. He also targeted former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for agreeing with the suggestion that Vande Mataram could […]Continue Reading

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Goa government cracks down on ‘Romeo Lane’ chain after deadly club fire; two properties sealed

By Odisha News Online Dec 8, 2025 236

GOA, DEC 7 : The Goa government has intensified action against the Romeo Lane hospitality chain after a devastating fire at one of its clubs killed 25 people on Saturday night. Officials confirmed on Monday that two additional properties linked to the chain, a beach shack in Vagator and a club in Assagao, have been […]Continue Reading

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Pak woman seeks PM Modi’s help as husband plans second marriage in Delhi

By Odisha News Online Dec 7, 2025 206

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 : A Pakistani woman has accused her husband of abandoning her in Karachi while secretly planning a second marriage in Delhi. The woman, identified as Nikita Nagdev, has released a heartfelt video appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for justice and drawing attention from social and legal groups in both […]Continue Reading

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Women, tourists among 25 dead after cylinder blast sparks fire at Goa nightclub

By Odisha News Online Dec 7, 2025 215

GOA , DEC 12 : At least 25 people were killed and six others suffered injuries in a massive fire that erupted at a nightclub in North Goa after midnight on Sunday. Most of the victims were kitchen staff, including three women, while three to four tourists were also among the dead. Chief Minister Pramod […]Continue Reading