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Goa Fire: Passports of Luthra Brothers Suspended

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The passports of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a major fire killed 25 people on December 6, have been officially suspended by the Ministry of External Affairs. The suspension follows a request from the Goa Police to restrict the brothers’ international travel while the investigation […]

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Goa CM Promises Arrests After Deadly Club Fire

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the Luthra brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane where a fire killed 25 people, will be arrested. He announced that police will continue tracking them and that all those responsible will face action. A Blue Corner Notice has already been issued to trace the accused. Detentions […]

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Telangana Secures ₹5.75 Lakh Crore At Global Summit

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

The Telangana government announced that it has received investment commitments worth ₹5.75 lakh crore during the two-day Rising Global Summit held near Hyderabad. Officials said the agreements cover a range of sectors, including data centres, biotechnology, manufacturing, defence technology and infrastructure development. Big focus on digital and data Among the biggest

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Goa Police Detain Co-Owner In Nightclub Fire Case

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Goa Police have detained Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the nightclub where a massive fire killed 25 people. He was picked up in Delhi after authorities issued a Look Out Circular against him. The detention comes days after the incident, which shocked the state and raised questions about safety standards at commercial establishments. Search for […]

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Vijay Holds First Rally Since Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Actor and TVK leader Vijay held a public rally in Puducherry, his first major event since the deadly stampede in Karur earlier this year. Authorities imposed strict rules, limiting the crowd to 5,000 people. Entry was allowed only through QR-code passes, and barricaded zones were set up to control movement. Security scare before the event […]

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Goa Orders Demolition Of Another Luthra-Owned Club

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Goa government has ordered the demolition of another club linked to the Luthra brothers, days after a major fire at one of their properties claimed multiple lives. Officials said the move is part of a wider enforcement drive along the coastal belt to remove illegal and unsafe structures. Blue Corner Notice issued Authorities have […]

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Goa Nightclub Owners Flee After Fire Kills 25

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

A late-night fire at a popular restaurant-cum-nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, claimed 25 lives over the weekend. The incident took place at Birch by Romeo Lane, where the blaze spread rapidly through the building. Most of the victims were staff working inside, along with a number of visitors who were unable to escape in time. […]

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Goa Nightclub Owner Breaks Silence After Fire Tragedy

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Saurabh Luthra, owner of Birch by Romeo Lane, has spoken publicly for the first time after the nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people. The incident, which occurred late Saturday, has triggered a major investigation and led to multiple arrests. In his statement, Luthra said he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of lives […]

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Hyderabad Road Near US Consulate To Be Renamed

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The Telangana government has proposed to rename the road that houses the United States Consulate General in Hyderabad as “Donald J. Trump Avenue”, officials confirmed on Sunday. A formal communication will be sent to the Ministry of External Affairs and the U.S. Embassy to notify the proposal. Part Of Larger Naming Initiative The renaming is […]

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25 Dead In Goa Nightclub Fire, Managers Arrested

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

A major fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, killed at least 25 people late on Saturday night. Officials confirmed that 20 of the victims were staff members, while five were tourists who were at the venue when the blaze erupted. Fire Triggered During Night Performance Investigators said the fire started […]