News18 Afternoon Digest: Messi’s Kolkata Event Organiser Denied Bail, Luthra Brothers May Return To India In 24-48 Hours & Other Stories

Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 14:37 IST

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Satadru Dutta Remanded to Police Custody in Salt Lake Stadium Vandalism Case (Photo: Facebook and PTI)

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Messi’s Kolkata Event Organiser Denied Bail, Luthra Brothers May Return To India In 24-48 Hours and other top stories.

Messi’s Kolkata Event Organiser Denied Bail, Sent To 14-Day Police Custody Over Stadium Chaos

Satadru Dutta, organiser of the G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, appeared in court on Saturday in connection with vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium. The court denied bail and remanded him to 14 days of police custody. Read More

Luthra Brothers May Return To India In 24-48 Hours, Deportation Process ‘Almost Complete’

The deportation process of the Luthra brothers, the owner of the Goa nightclub which saw a deadly fire on December 6 that killed 25, is almost complete and they are likely to be brought to India from Thailand in the next 24-48 hours, according to top government sources. Read More

Mass Shooting At Sydney’s Bondi Beach; Several Injured: Report

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GRAP 4 In Delhi-NCR As AQI Worsens: What Does It Mean For Schools, Metros, Buses? The Dos & Don’ts

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), including a ban on all construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR, after the Air Quality Index (AQI) neared the ‘severe plus’ mark at 450. Read More

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