Goa govt bans firecrackers, electronic fireworks in pubs, nightclubs and restaurants after deadly fire
In the wake of the recent fire incident in a nightclub, killing 25 people, the Goa government on Wednesday announced a ban on firecrackers and similar activities across all hotels, pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants in the state. According to the order, the use of traditional firecrackers, electronic fireworks, and fire-based performances or fire games is now prohibited in hotels, pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants throughout Goa.
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Rs 54 crore silk dupatta scam shakes Tirumala Temple: Polyester shawls sold as ‘pure silk’ | Video
A new fraud case has surfaced involving the supply of ‘dupattas’ purported to be pure silk to the prestigious Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, sending shockwaves through the temple administration and devotees alike. The Vigilance Department of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) uncovered widespread irregularities and deception by a vendor that supplied substandard polyester dupattas instead of authentic mulberry silk over a span of almost ten years.
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Amit Shah lists ‘three vote chori’ cases in Parliament; targets Nehru, Indira and Sonia Gandhi | Top quotes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed Congress for creatng a ruckus in the Parliament during the ongoing debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking during the debate in the Lok Sabha, Shah said the Opposition has been raising the issue for several months and added that he wanted to explain when and how vote theft actually took place in the country.
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OPINION | How Nishikant deflated Rahul Gandhi’s charges in Parliament?
On the first day of the two-day-long marathon discussion in Lok Sabha on electoral reforms, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi levelled charges of ‘vote theft’ against BJP and alleged that BJP in connivance with Election Commission has been hijacking people’s mandate. He also alleged how Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are trying to ‘capture’ constitutional bodies. Soon after Rahul finished his speech, it was BJP MP Nishikant Dubey who deflated the LoP’s balloon.
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Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi: ‘Opposition making vote chori narrative to mislead people on SIR’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed the Lok Sabha and came down heavily on Opposition members including Rahul Gandhi and said they are misleading the people on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls which is currently underway in different states. He said lies have been spread about SIR for months and efforts being made to mislead voters. He said Rahul Gandhi is making ‘vote chori’ narrative to mislead people on SIR.
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‘Leader of Partying’: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for Germany trip; Priyanka hits back with PM reply
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday targeted Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his upcoming trip to Germany during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, labelling him the “leader of partying”. The remark drew a sharp response from Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who countered by highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s frequent foreign visits.
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Mitchell Starc jumps to third place after Ashes heroics, inches closer to Jasprit Bumrah in ICC rankings
Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has jumped to third place in the latest ICC rankings for bowlers after his second consecutive player of the match performance in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. He picked up eight wickets in the match, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings, to achieve a career-best rating of 852 points.
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Dhurandhar movie stirs Balochistan hornet’s nest, here’s how Baloch rebels reacted on social media
Ranveer Singh-starrer spy thriller Dhurandhar is creating a storm at the box office, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in the domestic market within days of its release. Beyond its commercial success, the film has sparked intense discussion among people from Balochistan and Baloch nationalist activists, as it presents Balochistan, the Baloch freedom movement, and India-Balochistan relations on a wide cinematic canvas. Actor Akshaye Khanna plays the role of a Baloch gangster named Rehman Daku in the film. Here is a look at how Baloch voices on social media are reacting to the movie.
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IndiGo back in the skies: Airline fully restores network, apologises, refunds flow after days of chaos
IndiGo on Tuesday confirmed that after days of sustained improvement, its flight operations have been fully reinstated across the network. In a statement, the airline said all flights listed on its website are now scheduled to operate under an adjusted but stabilised network. On-time performance has also returned to normal levels, signalling a recovery after the recent operational disruption. The airline said it is operating more than 1,800 flights on Tuesday, connecting all 138 stations in its network and plans to operate nearly 1,900 flights on Wednesday. IndiGo added that its operations have been optimised to ensure smoother functioning across airports.
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IND vs SA 1st T20 Live Cricket Score: India, South Africa aim to fine tune combinations ahead of World Cup
IND vs SA 1st T20 live cricket score: India and South Africa lock horns today in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. With the T20 World Cup less than two months away, both teams will be keen on starting their preparations for the mega event in India and Sri Lanka. South Africa won the Test series, India won the ODI series and now the focus shifts to the shortest format. Who will come out on top? Both teams have announced their full-strength teams for the series. Who will win the first T20I? Follow for all live updates:
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