‘Safety norms not followed’: 23 dead, 50 injured in Goa’s Arpora nightclub fire; top developments

A devastating fire at Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, claimed at least 23 lives shortly after midnight on Sunday. Initial reports suggest a cylinder blast triggered the blaze, with most victims, including staff and some tourists, succumbing to suffocation in the smoke-filled basement. Authorities have launched a full investigation into safety norm violations.