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PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in LS on Monday New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday, which is expected to bring to light several important and previously unknown facets about the national song.

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25 killed in massive blaze at nightclub in Goa; violation of safety norms suspected Panaji: Weekend revelry turned into a horrific tragedy as a massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Goa after midnight on Sunday, claiming 25 lives and leaving six persons injured.

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Goa nightclub fire: FIR registered against owners and event organisers, sarpanch detained Panaji: Police registered an FIR against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers after a devastating fire claimed 25 lives and detained the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa panchayat, a senior official said on Sunday.

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IndiGo to operate 1,650 flights on Sunday, cancels 650 Mumbai: IndiGo is operating 1,650 flights of its 2,300 daily domestic and international flights on Sunday, and 650 remain cancelled for the day, amid the airline's operations gradually stabilising after massive disruptions in the last five days, the airline said.

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Cong seeks thorough probe into Goa nightclub fire; Rahul alleges criminal failure of governance New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday demanded a comprehensive investigation and strict accountability for the tragic fire at a nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, with Rahul Gandhi claiming it was a criminal failure of safety and governance.

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Cong's Tewari introduces bill in LS to free MPs from 'whip tyranny', promote good law-making New Delhi: Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the government's stability in a bid to free them from "whip-driven tyranny" and promote "good lawmaking". By Asim Kamal

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Cong seeks thorough probe into Goa nightclub fire; Rahul alleges criminal failure of governance New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday demanded a comprehensive investigation and strict accountability for the tragic fire at a nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, with Rahul Gandhi claiming it was a criminal failure of safety and governance.

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IndiGo: India's storied airline stumbles New Delhi: IndiGo - the airline that once redefined punctuality and scale in India - cancelled hundreds of flights nationwide, undone by its biggest operational crisis yet: a potent mix of misjudged pilot requirements under new rules and a risky "lean-staffing" or "buffer-deficit" model.

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Defence Minister dedicates 125 BRO projects to nation Leh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 newly completed projects of Border Roads Organisation to the nation from Leh on Sunday, calling them a "vivid example" of government's commitment to bolstering India's border infrastructure.

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Domestic defence production hits Rs 1.51 lakh crore, exports near Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh Leh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is witnessing a paradigm shift in defence manufacturing, from being an import-dependent nation to an emerging producer-exporter.

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Lakhs participate in mega Gita recital in Kolkata Kolkata: Amid Krishna name chants and blowing of conch shells, lakhs of devotees, including sadhus and sadhvis from across West Bengal and neighbouring states, took part in a mega Bhagavad Gita recital in Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade Ground, organisers said.

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Police turns down Sengottaiyan''s plea to hold Vijay''s rally in Erode, after spot inspection Erode (Tamil Nadu): Police declined permission to hold TVK chief Vijay's public meeting in Erode on December 16, after former minister K A Sengottaiyan, who recently joined the party, submitted a petition on Sunday, sources in the department said.

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SC to hear wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention on Monday New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming his detention under the National Security Act “illegal, and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights”.

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'Endless opportunities' for collaboration between Israel and India: Israeli officials Jerusalem: The ties between Israel and India are "very strong" and there are "endless opportunities" for collaboration between the two countries, Israeli officials have said while describing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project as a "very good" initiative. By Zishan Haider

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India inaugurates new state-of-the-art Consulate building in Shanghai Beijing: India on Sunday opened its new state-of-the-art Consulate building in Shanghai, marking its first relocation in 32 years in China’s main business hub. By K J M Varma

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