Thai authorities deported Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, to India Today. Five managers and staff members have already been arrested by the Goa Police in connection with the fire.

The ECI published the draft SIR list for West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. over 58 lakh names were deleted from the state’s electoral rolls. Out of these 58 lakh names, 24 lakh have been marked as “dead”, 19 lakh as “relocated”, 12 lakh as “missing”, and 1.3 lakh as “duplicate”.

The ED is preparing to file a chargesheet against Swaraj Singh Yadav, MD of Ocean Seven Buildtech, for an alleged ₹222 crore fraud under the PMAY scheme. Yadav is accused of fraudulently canceling and reselling flats at inflated prices, and diverting funds for personal assets.

The meeting between senior executives from India’s top defence firms and Russian counterparts was held to explore joint weapons production and industrial collaboration. This initiative supports India’s push to reduce military imports and manufacture hardware locally, revamping the traditional buyer-seller relationship with Moscow.

A video showing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar removing a Muslim doctor’s hijab during an appointment letter event in Patna has sparked outrage. Both RJD and Congress criticized the “vile act,” with the RJD questioning the Chief Minister’s mental state and labeling his action a “Sanghi” mindset.

The Telangana High Court suspended the state government’s order that permitted increased ticket prices and a special ₹600 premiere show for the Balakrishna-starrer film Akhanda 2. The decision came ahead of the movie’s scheduled release, citing a violation of earlier court orders.

Goa Police clarified they will take custody of the Luthra brothers in Delhi after their deportation from Thailand. The brothers, who own the Birch nightclub in Goa, are expected to arrive in Goa late on Tuesday night and be produced before the Mapusa Court on December 17.

Indian Idol 12 finalist Sayli Kamble and her husband, Dhawal, welcomed a baby boy on December 12. The singer shared the joyous news on social media, expressing gratitude for the blessings and calling the newborn a “tiny miracle, a lifetime of love.”

At the massive ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ rally in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi vowed to remove the PM Modi, Amit Shah, and RSS-backed government from India, citing “vote chori,” questioning electoral integrity, and accusing the Election Commission of collusion.

The film Yamla Pagla Deewana, starring Dharmendra and his sons, is set for a theatrical re-release as a tribute. Initially planned for December, the movie has been postponed to January 1, 2026, due to the ‘Dhurandhar’ craze. The re-release awaits final confirmation from the rights owner.