Goa

Congress caught napping? Parrikar to take oath as Goa CM on March 14; Digvijay apologises, Chidambaram criticises

P Chidambaram has said the party coming second should not get invited to form government, as has happened in Goa and Manipur.

Mar 13, 2017

Army exam paper leak: Recruitment tests cancelled; Thane Police arrests 18 people

Almost 250 students have also been taken into custody after the question papers of the Indian army recruitment exams were leaked.

Feb 26, 2017

After Swine Flu and Bird Flu, Monkey Fever spreading in India: What is the Kyasanur Forest Disease, which originated in Karnataka?

Monkey Fever had claimed three lives in Goa last year, and the zoonotic disease is spreading in Maharashtra now.

Feb 18, 2017

Assembly Elections 2017: 5 reasons why Congress is losing both plot and voters in poll-bound states

The Congress seems to be losing voters and supporters in the poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab. Here's why.

Jan 10, 2017

Contesting Assembly elections 2017? Make sure you don't break the Model Code of Conduct

It is now upon the state election commissions to ensure that political parties do not break the poll code, and cooperate for free and fair elections.

Jan 4, 2017

Israel warns citizens against travelling to India citing immediate threat of attack

The warning stated that tourists should avoid taking part in beach and New Year parties at popular tourist spots.

Dec 31, 2016

Jet Airways flight 9W 2374 skids off runway at Dabolim Airport; 3-member AAIB team sent to Goa

The flight, which had arrived from Dubai, was scheduled to travel to Mumbai from Goa when the incident took place around 5 am.

Dec 27, 2016

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher House auction fails for the third time

The consortium of banks found no takers since no buyer came forward to bid for the property.

Dec 19, 2016

Budget 2017: Railways plans new Mumbai-Goa superfast train; separate agency to recommend fares

Railways will also provide Rs 40,000 crore for city projects to develop and strengthen the network and ensure speedy transit.

Dec 19, 2016

7th Pay Commission: Goa decides to implement salary hike proposals ahead of elections

Goa goes to polls early next year to elect representatives for its 40-member assembly.

Nov 18, 2016

Goa joins Kochi and Mumbai as confirmed venues for 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup

Three more venues remain to be ratified by the FIFA

Oct 22, 2016

ADHM release: MNS continues to protest; Shyam Benegal throws weight behind Karan Johar

The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil director had on Tuesday said that he would never use a Pakistani artiste in his films again.

Oct 19, 2016

BRICS Summit: Read the full text of the speech in which PM Modi explains how terrorism affects economies

PM Modi on Sunday spoke at length on how economic development can be hampered by terrorism.

Oct 16, 2016

PM Modi calls Pakistan the 'mother-ship of terrorism'

Speaking at the BRICS Summit in Goa, Modi said terror modules around the world are linked to this mother-ship.

Oct 16, 2016

Theatre owners refuse to release Karan Johar-directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in single screens across four states

While the MNS welcomed the decision, the IMPPA said Indian financiers and producers would lose money.

Oct 14, 2016

Monika Ghurde murder case: Accused confesses to rape and murder of Goa perfumer

The watchman, who was arrested from Bengaluru, has also said he had forced the Nagpur-origin woman to watch porn clips.

Oct 12, 2016

Goa: 39-year-old perfumer found dead in Sangolda flat

The victim described herself as an independent perfumer and researcher on her website and social network profiles.

Oct 7, 2016

Mother of murdered British teen Scarlett Keeling accuses Indian police of corruption

The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlett Keeling accused the Indian criminal authorities of corruption after a judge acquitted two men with the rape and death of the 15-year-old. Fiona McKeown said she was shocked and devastated by the judges decision to acquit Placido Carvalho and Samson DSouza, who were charged with culpable homicide and grievous sexual assault. McKeown has been fighting for the truth of how her daughter died since her body was found bruised and partially naked on a beach in Goa more than eight years ago.

Sep 23, 2016

Scarlett Keeling murder case: British teen's mother 'devastated' as court acquits both accused

Scarlett was sexually assaulted and murdered in Goa in February 2008.

Sep 23, 2016

Mother Teresa sainthood: Here are 5 other saints from the Catholic Church in India

India has had a long history of Christianity, and produced several saints.

Sep 3, 2016