Science And Technology

In today's News18 Daily Digest: We track key developments across India and beyond. Ten days after the deadly Goa nightclub fire, the Luthra brothers are being brought back from Thailand as investigators widen the probe into systemic safety and licensing failures. The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has flagged broader regulatory lapses, echoing CNN-News18's investigation into years of ignored warnings. We also look at rising pollution concerns in the NCR as the Centre reviews city-specific action plans for Ghaziabad and Noida under GRAP Stage 4. In politics, West Bengal's electoral roll revision sparks controversy, with over 58 lakh names potentially excluded. Delhi court may decide today on taking cognisance of the ED chargesheet in the National Herald case, a move that could escalate the legal battle involving Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Plus, updates on PM Modi's Jordan visit and the IPL 2026 mega auction.

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