Goa: News
Goa might ban social media usage for children under 16
The Goa government is considering a ban on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X for kids under 16.
For your next Insta travel post, skip these photo spots
India is home to a plethora of stunning landscapes and cultural sites, but not all of them live up to the hype.
Goa: Russian tourist kills 2 women, including live-in partner
A 37-year-old Russian man, Aleksei Leonov, was arrested early on Friday in North Goa for allegedly killing two compatriots.
Ardent shopper? These flea markets may leave you upset
Flea markets in India are famous for their vibrancy and diversity, but some of them may not be worth the hype.
Kartik Aaryan-Karan Johar's talent agency: Did they part ways?
Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar's collaboration as actor-producer for the 2025 romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has been mired in controversy.
Thinking of a coastal vacay? Avoid these overrated spots
India's coastline is dotted with a number of popular tourist destinations, but not all of them live up to the hype.
'I'm not his girlfriend': UK teen denies dating Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan has been making headlines for the past few days due to rumors of him vacationing in Goa with a "mystery girl."
Is Kartik Aaryan dating a teenager? Goa linkup rumors explained
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan (35) has sparked speculation of a possible new romance while vacationing in Goa.
Goa Cardinal slams 'unwarranted attacks' during Christmas, implies 'tacit approval'
The Archbishop of Goa, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, has expressed his "deep anguish" over the recent attacks on Christians during Christmas celebrations across India, Hindustan Times reported.
Is Shilpa Shetty's Goa club running despite demolition order?
Shilpa Shetty Kundra's newly opened club, Bastian Riviera in Morjim, Goa, is reportedly operating illegally despite a demolition order from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA).
Goa nightclub fire: Court sends Luthra brothers to judicial custody
A Goa court has sent Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora village, to judicial custody till January 9.
Goa gears up for 5L tourists ahead of New Year
Goa is preparing for a massive influx of tourists ahead of New Year's Eve, with at least five lakh visitors expected to flock to the state's beaches and party hotspots.
Goa fire: Court grants bail to 2 nightclub managers
A local court in Goa has granted bail to two managers of Birch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people earlier this month.
Want to enjoy a waterfall? Avoid these overrated spots
India is dotted with numerous waterfalls, some of which are often touted as must-visit spots.
Luthra brothers allegedly used fake documents to obtain nightclub license
The Luthra brothers, associated with the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, are under investigation for allegedly submitting a fake health certificate during their licensing process.
'Happy Patel' trailer: Vir Das is a quirky NRI spy
The much-awaited trailer of the spy comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos was released on Friday.
'Luthras had ultimate control over club operations, safety arrangement': Cops
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were taken to Goa on Wednesday morning after they landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought back from Thailand; arrested
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a deadly fire killed 25 people, were deported from Thailand on Tuesday.
Luthra brothers deported from Thailand after nightclub fire killed 25
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been deported from Thailand to India.
Luthra brothers to be deported from Thailand tomorrow
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of North Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, are expected to land in Delhi from Thailand on Tuesday, according to reports.
Luthra brothers to be deported to India within 48 hours
The deportation process of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, is almost complete, according to sources cited by News18.
Goa electoral rolls: Over 1 lakh names may be deleted
Goa's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel has announced that over one lakh voters could be removed from the state's electoral rolls.
Goa club fire: Were Luthra brothers engaged in money laundering?
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the ill-fated Birch by Romeo Lane club in Goa, are now embroiled in a web of corporate fraud.
'Hit, abused...': Woman alleges assault at Luthras' demolished Goa club
A Mumbai-based tourist, Vaibhav Chandel, has alleged that she and her family were assaulted by staff at a beach shack owned by the Luthra brothers in Goa.
Luthra brothers taken to Phuket from Bangkok as deportation begins
The deportation process of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners of the "Birch by Romeo Lane" nightclub in Goa, has begun, NDTV reported.
Setback for Luthra brothers as court rejects pre-arrest bail
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub, where 25 people were killed in a fire incident on December 6.
First pictures of Luthra brothers in Thai police's custody surface
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners or licensees of a nightclub in Goa where a devastating fire killed 25 people, were detained in Thailand on Thursday.
Goa nightclub owners detained in Thailand after deadly fire
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers move court for anticipatory bail
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have approached Delhi's Rohini Court for anticipatory bail.
Goa nightclub fire: Detained third owner was 'sleeping partner'
Ajay Gupta, one of the partners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, has been taken into custody after a devastating fire killed 25 people.
Goa fire: FIR reveals negligence, no permits, fire norms flouted
The tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, Goa, which claimed 25 lives, could have been avoided had the owners and organizers followed basic fire-safety rules, an FIR has revealed.
Goa nightclub co-owner Ajay Gupta detained in Delhi
Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, was detained on Tuesday. The arrest came four days after a devastating fire at the establishment killed 25 people.
Goa CM orders demolition of Romeo Lane after nightclub fire
Authorities in Goa have begun demolishing Romeo Lane, the Vagator beach shack, owned by brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, according to ANI.
Only 38 out of 150+ Delhi clubs have fire NOCs
The tragic nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people has raised major concerns over fire safety compliance in Delhi.
What is the Blue Corner Notice issued against Luthra brothers?
The owners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have reportedly fled to Thailand after a tragic fire incident.
Goa fire: 2nd club of Luthra brothers to be demolished
The Goa government has decided to demolish "Romeo Lane," a second nightclub owned by the Luthra brothers, Gaurav and Saurabh, in Vagator.
Goa nightclub fire: Owners fled to Thailand within hours
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people, fled to Thailand's Phuket shortly after the incident.
'Deeply shaken...': Missing Goa club owner breaks silence after fire
Saurabh Luthra, the owner of the nightclub named Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, has broken his silence after a devastating fire killed 25 people.
Goa nightclub fire: All 25 victims identified; full list released
The tragic fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, has claimed 25 lives. The victims include 20 staff members and five tourists.
Video shows Goa nightclub ceiling catching fire as dancer performs
A devastating fire broke out at a nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killing at least 25 people and injuring many others.
'Narrow lane...jam-packed dance floor': Why many couldn't escape Goa fire
A devastating fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub in Arpora village, North Goa, killing at least 25 people. The blaze erupted after midnight on Sunday and quickly engulfed the entire structure.
25, including 4 tourists, killed in fire at Goa nightclub
A massive fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killing 25 people, including four tourists, and injuring 50 others. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Sunday.
Army subedar, woman arrested for sharing classified information to Pakistan
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted a major espionage racket, arresting two people, including an Indian Army Subedar.
ECI extends SIR by 7 days across 12 states, UTs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule by a week in 12 states and Union Territories, it announced in a statement.
PM Modi unveils world's tallest Lord Ram statue in Goa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-foot-tall bronze statue of Lord Ram at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa.
India's most overrated tourist spots: A list
India is a land of diverse culture and history, making it a popular tourist destination.
Jatil encounters family massacre in 'Raat Akeli Hai 2' teaser
The sequel to the acclaimed Netflix film Raat Akeli Hai, titled Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, is all set to premiere on December 19.
Overrated tourist spots in India: A list
India is a vast and diverse country that attracts millions of tourists every year.
Planning a vacay? Avoid these overrated Indian beaches
India is famous for its stunning beaches, but some of them may not be as charming as they seem.
John Abraham's 'Oslo' to premiere at IFFI 2025
The documentary Oslo: A Tail of Promise, presented and produced by actor John Abraham, will have its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
'Gustaakh Ishq,' 'Family Man' to premiere at IFFI 2025
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will take place in Goa from November 20-28.
DLF to launch ₹60,000cr residential projects in next 5 years
DLF, a leading real estate developer based in Gurugram, has announced plans to launch residential projects worth ₹60,000 crore over the next five years.
Nationwide SIR; phase 2 begins for 12 states tomorrow: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.
PM Modi celebrates Diwali onboard INS Vikrant with Navy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, stationed off the coasts of Goa and Karwar.
Foreign visitors to Kashi rise 120 times in 3 years
In the last three years, Varanasi, described by Mark Twain as "older than history," has emerged as a major tourist destination, with both domestic and international tourists flocking to the city in record numbers.
Russian mother, daughters in cave case allowed to return home
The Karnataka High Court has allowed a Russian woman and her two minor daughters, who were living in a cave in coastal Karnataka, to return home.
Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail arrested in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail in a money laundering case.
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh rainfall warning for large parts of India.
Meet man behind 'Inspector Zende': Cop who nabbed Sobhraj twice
The upcoming Netflix film Inspector Zende, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is inspired by the real-life story of Madhukar Bapurao Zende.
Mumbai-Konkan Ro-Ro ferry launches September 1: Check fares, travel time
The Maharashtra government is set to launch a high-speed Roll-On, Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ferry service between Mumbai and the Konkan coast on September 1.
'Inspector Zende' trailer: Manoj Bajpayee-Jim Sarbh promise quirky crime thriller
Netflix's upcoming film Inspector Zende, inspired by a true story, will premiere on September 5.
Man loses ₹2 lakh to after getting WhatsApp wedding invite
A government employee in Maharashtra's Hingoli district has lost nearly ₹2 lakh to a cyber fraud.
Heavy rain in Delhi; flights delayed at IGI Airport
Delhi and its neighboring regions of Noida and Ghaziabad were hit by heavy rainfall early on Tuesday.
Locals to get ₹2L as Goa launches new tourism scheme
Goa has launched a new scheme to promote rural tourism and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Goa becomes top tourist hub, thanks to air connectivity boost
Goa has emerged as one of India's most well-connected tourist destinations, thanks to a major boost in air connectivity in 2024-25.