Goa Fire Kills 25, Owners Flee to Phuket; Centre Cracks Down on IndiGo with 10% Flight Cuts

A deadly fire at the ‘Burj by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Goa claimed 25 lives, including 20 staff and five tourists, prompting an investigation into the owners who reportedly fled the country. In response, authorities have begun demolishing illegal structures. This report also covers the political sphere, where Home Minister Amit Shah submitted a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman detailing instances of alleged disrespect toward Vande Mataram. This action occurs amid fierce parliamentary debates on electoral reforms, with Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi leveling 'vote chori' (vote theft) allegations against the government and the Election Commission. Furthermore, following widespread flight cancellations, the Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered IndiGo to reduce its winter schedule by 10%, a decision involving Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The program includes analysis of these events and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.