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Thailand Deports Luthra Brothers to India

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Thai authorities have deported the Luthra brothers, wanted by Indian agencies in connection with multiple criminal cases, and handed them over to Indian officials. The deportation was carried out following a request from Indian law enforcement agencies after the brothers were found staying in Thailand without valid travel documents. Officials said the brothers were taken

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Brookfield Plans $1 Billion GCC Investment in Mumbai

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Global asset manager Brookfield has announced plans to invest around $1 billion in setting up and expanding Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Mumbai, signalling strong confidence in India’s growing role as a hub for high-value corporate operations. The investment will be channelled through Brookfield’s real estate and infrastructure platforms over the next few years.

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Goa Police Say Birch Club Operated Without Valid Licences

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Goa Police have stated that the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa was operating without valid licences and mandatory approvals for nearly 18 months before a deadly fire incident brought it under scrutiny. Investigators said key permissions required to run the establishment had either expired or were never obtained during this period. Findings […]

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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Luthra Brothers in Goa Fire Case

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A Delhi court has denied transit anticipatory bail to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners linked to the Goa nightclub fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, which killed 25 people on December 6. The brothers had sought temporary protection from arrest while they were abroad. Detained in Thailand, Deportation Expected The Luthra brothers were […]

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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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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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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 […]