A 29-year-old Chinese national, Hu Congtai, was detained after traveling in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh without authorisation, officials said. He entered India on a tourist visa valid only for Buddhist sites, but flew to Leh, skipped Foreigners Regional Registration Office checks, and toured Zanskar. In Srinagar, he stayed in an unregistered guest house and visited sites such as Harwan, Awantipura ruins, Shankaracharya Hills, and Mughal Gardens. His phone history revealed searches about CRPF deployments and Article 370. He holds a physics degree from Boston University, claims to be a travel enthusiast, and may face deportation for visa violations. (PC: The Hindu)

Saurabh Luthra, owner of Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, expressed grief after a fire killed 25 people, including staff and tourists. In an Instagram post, he said the management is “deeply shaken” and offered full support to the victims’ families. Eyewitnesses reported the blaze started during a belly dance performance using cold pyro sticks, which ignited the bamboo and straw ceiling. Police have arrested four management staff, including the chief general manager and bar manager. Luthra, a restaurateur and engineer, described the incident as tragic and assured cooperation with authorities as investigations continue. (PC: HT)

Mumbai-based DJ Mita Nikki, known as DJ Nicky, was scheduled to perform at Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa. She was on her way to the club when a fire broke out, killing at least 25 people, including 14 staff members and 4 tourists. DJ Nicky confirmed she is safe and expressed grief for the victims on Instagram. Eyewitnesses said the fire may have started from a spark caused by a pyro gun on the wooden roof. Four people, including managers, have been arrested, and five injured people remain under treatment in hospital.

Four Delhi family members died in the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people Sunday. Three sisters named Anita, Kamla, and Saroj Joshi and brother-in-law Vinod Kumar perished while attempting to rescue trapped relatives. Sole survivor Bhavna Joshni escaped after being pushed out amid chaos. The group from Karawal Nagar was on their first Goa trip when fire erupted as they prepared to leave after dinner. Two bodies were so charred identification proved difficult. Kamla and Vinod leave behind spouses and children each. Their elderly, frail mother hasn't been informed. Family friend Harish Singh described panicked rescue attempts hampered by inadequate exits and crushing crowds pushing through heavy smoke.

A devastating fire at a Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives, primarily from suffocation in the underground kitchen area. Police sources revealed the wooden structure and furniture intensified the blaze, while only two exit gates trapped victims. Post-mortem reports showed 23 bodies had no burn injuries, indicating oxygen loss deaths, with only two charred bodies. Four arrests made including gate manager Thakur. Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra absconded to Delhi with police teams pursuing them. Authorities will suspend officials who granted trade licenses amid safety violation probes. Goa government airlifted three Jharkhand victims' bodies to Ranchi. No blast occurred; combustible interiors caused rapid spread.

IndiGo's operational crisis entered its sixth day Sunday with approximately 650 flight cancellations, 28% of daily 2,300 flights bringing weekend cancellations past 1,000. Over 2,000 flights cancelled since Tuesday last week have stranded thousands at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The airline processed ₹610 crore in pending refunds and delivered 3,000 baggage pieces nationwide. DGCA granted IndiGo's CEO and accountable manager a 24-hour extension to respond to show cause notice citing inadequate staffing arrangements under new Flight Duty Time Limitations rules. Operations expected to stabilize by December 10, earlier than initially projected December 10-15 window.(PC: HT & Business Standard)

NCP MP Supriya Sule introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, proposing establishment of an Employees' Welfare Authority to grant workers the right to ignore work-related calls and emails outside official hours. The legislation follows Australia's similar law and gains relevance after workplace deaths sparked debate on work-life balance. An Indeed survey revealed 88% of Indian employees face after-hours contact, with 79% fearing career impact if unresponsive. While 79% of employers support such policies, business leaders like Narayana Murthy advocate 70-90 hour workweeks. Other private member bills introduced include menstrual benefits legislation and NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu.

A massive fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, killed 25 people, including tourists and staff. The blaze began above the stage during a performance and spread fast through the bamboo and fibre ceiling. Survivors say there was “gross negligence” and no proper warning. Many people were trapped because the exits were narrow and the club was overcrowded. Five injured people are being treated at Goa Medical College and are stable. Eyewitnesses said panic broke out as guests searched for missing friends. Police are probing the cause and say the death toll could have been higher without quick escapes. (PC: HT)

Police have filed an FIR against the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa after a massive fire killed 25 people. The case names owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the manager, and the event organisers. The sarpanch of the Arpora–Nagoa panchayat, Roshan Redkar, has also been detained. The Goa government announced compensation for the victims and ordered a magisterial probe. Officials said the club lacked key safety permits. The fire started shortly after midnight during a crowded event. Opposition parties blamed the government for allowing the club to operate without clearances and demanded action against officials. (PC: India Today)

On 8 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open a significant parliamentary debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150-year anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram. The session is scheduled to begin at noon and will run for approximately ten hours, giving members across the political spectrum an opportunity to participate. Key cabinet ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, are expected to deliver remarks. The decision comes after an all-party meeting that also approved a separate debate on electoral reforms for December 9 and 10, signalling a broader focus on national heritage and governance reforms. (PC: PTI)