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Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers flee to Thailand, Ajay Gupta detained
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A fire during a fire show at Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub on December 7 killed 25 people. Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand hours after the blaze, while co-owner Ajay Gupta was detained in Delhi. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered action against illegal clubs.
Latin Quarter Coffee, a Goa-based brand launched in 2019, emphasizes local roasting to ensure freshness for cafés and customers. Founded by Carlos Noronha, it stems from his family's Caravela Café started in 2015. The company supplies five varieties of coffee, roasted in small batches daily.
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Hundreds of protesters in Goa marched to Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane's residence on Monday, demanding the scrapping of Section 39A of the TCP Act, which allows land-use changes. The action followed a sit-in by villagers and a hunger strike by MLA Viresh Borkar. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged protesters to use proper channels instead of targeting the minister's home.
In the first game of round 2 at the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Arpora, Goa, top Indian grandmasters delivered a mix of draws and victories. D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Nihal Sarin secured draws, while Arjun Erigaisi and Pranav V claimed wins. The event features 17 Indian players among 128 competitors.