The Luthra brothers were arrested at the Delhi airport on Tuesday after being deported from Thailand. Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where 25 people died in a fire on December 6. Police said the brothers left India for Phuket just hours after the blaze. Thai officials detained them last week after a request from Indian authorities. A Goa Police team took them into custody at the airport. They will be produced before a Delhi court for transit remand. The probe into fire safety lapses is ongoing. (PC: HT)

The IPL 2026 mini auction was held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders made the biggest move by signing Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore. He became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore after a short bidding war with KKR. Lucknow Super Giants picked Wanindu Hasaranga for Rs 2 crore at base price. Delhi Capitals began the auction by signing David Miller for Rs 2 crore. Several big names, including Liam Livingstone, went unsold in the early rounds. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation. The case relates to an edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech shown in a Panorama documentary. Trump said the edit wrongly suggested he called for violence before the Capitol riot. The BBC apologised for the edit but denied any defamation and rejected compensation demands. The broadcaster said there was no harm caused and no intent to mislead. The lawsuit was filed in Florida. The BBC has not yet responded to the legal action. (PC: BBC)

The Congress on Tuesday claimed the National Herald case was part of a political conspiracy after the matter was dismissed. Addressing a press conference, senior leader Pawan Khera said the case was used to target Rahul Gandhi and break his morale. He said the conspiracy was not only against the Congress MP but also against the people of India. Khera accused the ruling establishment of misusing agencies to silence the opposition. He said the dismissal of the case exposed the truth. The Congress said it will continue to raise issues of democracy, justice and accountability. (PC: India Today)

Philippines immigration authorities said Sajid Akram, one of the attackers in the Bondi Beach shooting, was an Indian national and Australian resident. He had travelled to the Philippines with his son, Naveed Akram, in November. Fifteen people were killed and 42 injured when the father and son opened fire at a Hanukkah event in Sydney. Sajid Akram was shot dead during an exchange of fire with police. Naveed Akram is in hospital under police guard. Australian officials said the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology. Investigations into their movements and links are ongoing. (PC: HT)

New details have emerged in the murder case of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Reports say the couple had a loud argument with their son, Nick Reiner, at a Christmas party a day before their deaths. Guests said the fight scared many people. Sources claimed Nick was struggling again with drug use and refused rehab. The bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, 70, were later found at their Los Angeles home. Police have charged their 32-year-old son with double murder. The case has shocked Hollywood and fans worldwide. (PC: NDTV)

A Delhi court has given major relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The court refused to take note of the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. It said the ED complaint under the PMLA was not valid. The judge ruled that the case was based on a private complaint, not an FIR. Because of this, the case could not continue. Others named in the case included Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey. The ED is likely to challenge the order after studying the full judgment. Congress leaders called the case baseless. (PC: India Today)

Punjab Police are investigating a viral Instagram post claiming responsibility for the murder of kabaddi player Rana Balachauria in Mohali. The post described the killing as “revenge” for singer Sidhu Moosewala’s murder in 2022. It alleged that Balachauria had links with rival gangster groups. Police said the post is under verification and forms part of the probe. Balachauria was shot dead on Monday evening during a kabaddi tournament in Mohali’s Sohana area. The attack caused panic among spectators. The injured player was rushed to hospital but was declared dead. Police said unidentified assailants carried out the shooting and a detailed investigation is underway. (PC: PTI)

The Election Commission has removed over 58 lakh names from West Bengal’s draft voter list after a Special Intensive Revision. Officials said the move was done to remove errors and duplication. Of the deleted names, 24 lakh were marked as dead, 19 lakh as relocated, 12 lakh as missing, and 1.3 lakh as duplicate. The draft list marks the end of the first phase of the revision. Voters can now file objections and seek corrections. The final voter list will be published in February next year, ahead of the Bengal Assembly elections. The move has triggered political reactions, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposing the exercise and the BJP defending it.

At least 37 people have died after flash floods hit Morocco’s coastal Safi region. Heavy rain on Sunday caused severe flooding in the port city of Safi. Cars and piles of rubbish were swept through streets. Local officials said dozens of people were injured and taken to hospital. At least 70 homes in the old city were flooded. Several roads remain blocked due to debris and damage. Residents described the situation as devastating, with many losing all their belongings. Rescue teams are still searching for missing people. Experts said extreme weather linked to the climate crisis has worsened such events. Morocco has faced years of drought, followed by sudden heavy rainfall. (PC: AFP via Getty Images)