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Luthra brothers (File photo) NEW DELHI: A Goa court on Wednesday sent Saurav Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to 5-day police custody in connection with the devastating fire at an Arpora club venue. The Luthra brothers are the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, which was engulfed in fire that claimed 25 lives.The brothers…

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday said that content published on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms will remain outside the jurisdiction of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but will continue to be regulated separately under the Information Technology Rules, 2021.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday shared a video from inside the Lok Sabha, claiming that Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kirti Azad was vaping in the Lower House during the ongoing session.BJP’s I-T cell chief Amit Malviya claimed that the TMC MP accused by BJP MP Anurag Thakur of vaping inside Parliament is…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing matters related to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, with air quality remaining in the “severe” category in several areas of the national capital region.During the hearing, the court said, “Let us think of pragmatic and practical solution of the menace,” stressing the need for workable measures to…

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the automobile giant BMW’s headquarters in Germany’s Munich and took a tour of the BMW Welt and BMW plant.In a social media post, shared by Congress on X, Rahul was seen inspecting several cars and bikes.“He (Rahul) was pleased to see TVS’s 450cc motorcycle, developed in…

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its “strong concerns” over the worsening security situation in Bangladesh, particularly threats directed at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said the Bangladesh envoy was apprised of India’s concerns “at the deteriorating security…

NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide enforcement drive to curb adulteration and misbranding of milk and milk products, including paneer and khoya, directing all states and Union territories to act immediately.Issued under Section 16(5) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the directive follows repeated…

NEW DELHI: Congress leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday refused to apologise for his remarks on Operation Sindoor, saying the Constitution gives him the right to ask questions. Ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits Back “Why will I apologise? It is out of the question. The…

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday defended the West Bengal government’s actions after chaos erupted during football legend Lionel Messi’s appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.Banerjee said West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee apologised within an hour of the incident, while other state governments had not owned responsibility for incidents…

IndiGo airlines issued a travel advisory on Tuesday night warning passengers about potential flight delays and disruptions expected Wednesday morning due to foggy conditions across North and East India, with the airline implementing measures to manage schedules and assist customers while ensuring safety during reduced visibility conditions.“As the morning approaches under misty winter skies, fog…